HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between HTC Nexus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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8.9"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
8
MP
MP
1.6mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
6700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2220
24
MP
MP
24mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3800
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front |
16 million |
LED flash |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+12 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 | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Model | Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
Other model names | HTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC Volantis | Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM), SM-A920FZBJZTO |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Europe), Brazil, India, Malaysia |
Brand | HTC | Samsung |
Release date | 11/3/2014 | 10/11/2018 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in) | 77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in) |
Weight | 425 grams (14.88 ounces) | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 8.9" inches | 6.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels | 1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 288 PPI | 392 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
System version | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64 | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | Not supported | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | 450/50 Mbps |
Network technology | feature not registered | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | 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 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (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 |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5656x4240 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.9µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.6 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1536x1024 pixels | 5656x4240 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 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 | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6700 mAh | 3800 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 9.5 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Call control | Not supported | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | feature not registered | 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: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework | • Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |