Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S9. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S9 has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) which has resolution of 2220 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S9
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.8 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3720 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 24 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 26869 | Rs. 19999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S9 is Rs. 26869. The launch Date of the second phone is November, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is Rs. 19999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has larger screen size of 6.3 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S9's 5.8 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy S9 has display density of 568 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has only 392 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S9 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.6% than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s ~ 80.5%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 18.5:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S9's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S9 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s 24 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S9's 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S9's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v8.0 and the second one on 8.0 (Oreo) version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S9 | Galaxy A9 (2018), SM-A920FZBDINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February, 2018 | November, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 68.7 x 147.69 x 8.5 mm | 77 x 162.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 163 g | 183 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.8 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 568 PPI | ~ 392 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.6% | ~ 80.5% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display | Infinity Display |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Samsung Pay | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP | 24 MP + 8 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes, PDAF | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Ultra Wide Angle, Live Focus, Scene Optimizer, Flaw Detection, Selfie Focus, Pro-lighting, Fun Camera Feature, 2x Optical Zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Autofocus | 24 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Adreno 512 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | SMS, MMS, IM |
| Yes, with Push Email | Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | MP4, WMV, H.265 |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3720 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |