Huawei Mate 9 Porsche vs Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 9 Porsche vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2018 9:27 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 7:15 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X Huawei Mate 9 Porsche 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Huawei Mate 9 Porsche X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)

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!

11 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 Porsche	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
+256GB (243GB available)121% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (110GB available)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels54% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+534 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	392 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3800 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"	vs	+6.3"15% Larger screen
(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP47% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 24MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 9 Porsche	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design LON-L29, Huawei Long Island	Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (8GB RAM), Samsung A920
Country or region available	Australia, China, South Korea, USA, (Europe), Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan	(Europe)
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2017	10/11/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 152 millimeters (2.95 x 5.98 in)	77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 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
	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP8	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (243GB available)	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	450/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2	(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	5952x3348 pixels	5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	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	4.2 + 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
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 • Metal body • EMUI 5.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Leica optics camera • Fast battery charging	• Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
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