Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2220
24
MP
MP
24mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3800
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!
22 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) | |
Model | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) |
Other model names | Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM), SM-A920FZBJZTO | Galaxy S5 Neo 4G, Samsung Pacific |
Country or region available | (Europe), Brazil, India, Malaysia | (Europe), (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 10/11/2018 | 8/31/2015 |
Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in) | 72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in) |
Weight | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 5.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 392 PPI | 432 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 7.0 Nougat |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (10GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 450/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2 | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5656x4240 pixels | 5312x2988 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5656x4240 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 23mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 3800 mAh | 2800 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 15 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos | • Colors: Black, Silver, Gold |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body) | 1.03W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.457W/kg (head), 0.583W/kg (body) |