Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/12/2019 4:33 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:13 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) X Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)

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!

29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (111GB available)122% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1440x2960 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+514 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	411 PPI
+6.4"7% Larger screen	vs	6"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.55" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+f/1.5 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.7 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+15W94% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	7.75W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
201 grams (7.04 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)20% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 24MP + 8MP + 5MP53% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 24MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

Android 10

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Note9 (Qualcomm) 6GB RAM, Samsung Crown	Galaxy A7 SM-A750G/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Chile
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018	10/1/2018, Announced: 9/20/2018
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)	76.8 x 159.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.29 in)
Weight	201 grams (7.04 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	514 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 2.5D glass Always-On Display	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 2.5	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8) Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 123883 (v7) Geekbench: 4446 (v4.4) GFXBench: 5.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.418mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	5656x4242 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps slow motion 720p@960fps slow motion
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5656x4242 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 3.1 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	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	19 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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: Black, Copper, Purple, Blue • S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth) • Samsung Pay • Samsung DeX	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.62W/kg (head), 0.467W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered