Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 535 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2018 11:58 PM, updated: 12/13/2021 3:11 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB) Compare Microsoft Lumia 535 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)

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!

3 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core150% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+392 PPI78% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.3"26% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP8 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inches	vs	+1/2.8" inches43% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 24MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
WVGA (848x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) WVGA (848x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps10 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1905 mAh	vs	+3800 mAh99% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

16 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091	Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim, Samsung A920
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico	(Latin America)
Brand	Microsoft	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/2014	10/11/2018
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)	77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	392 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Windows 10 Mobile	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (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	Qualcomm Adreno 302	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/2100	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 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	2592x1944 pixels	5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (848x480) 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	1/4" inches	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	WVGA (848x480)	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
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
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	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi 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	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-L4A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1905 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	feature not registered
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue • Microsoft Cortana • 15GB free OneDrive storage	• Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)	feature not registered