Motorola One Action (XT2013-2) vs Samsung Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola One Action vs Samsung Galaxy A9s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/19/2019 9:43 PM, updated: 11/5/2022 8:58 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A9s X Motorola One Action (XT2013-2) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200) Compare Motorola One Action 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 A9s (SM-A9200)

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!

9 Advantages Motorola One Action (XT2013-2)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+181 grams (6.34 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+1080x2520 pixels14% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+435 PPI11% 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
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)18% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(triple camera) 12MP + 16MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP42% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 24MP100% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3500 mAh	vs	+3800 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+18W80% 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

31 Common items in both devices

128GB (116GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

6.3"

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola One Action (XT2013-2)	Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
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Model	One Action (XT2013-2)	Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Other model names	Lenovo One Action XT2013-2 (Dual-sim), Moto One Action	Galaxy A9s SM-A9200, Galaxy A9 2018 SM-A9200, Samsung A920
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	China
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	10/31/2019, Announced: 8/16/2019	10/11/2018
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.2 x 160.1 millimeters (2.8 x 6.3 in)	77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola One Action (XT2013-2)	Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	435 PPI	392 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	2.5D glass	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola One Action (XT2013-2)	Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	Android One	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola One Action (XT2013-2)	Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9609 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz 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-G72 MP3	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 148748 (v7) Geekbench: 5271 (v4.4)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola One Action (XT2013-2)	Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (116GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola One Action (XT2013-2)	Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	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	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Motorola One Action (XT2013-2)	Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.214mm 5MP depth 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	4000x3000 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/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola One Action (XT2013-2)	Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola One Action (XT2013-2)	Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos	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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola One Action (XT2013-2)	Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	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	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola One Action (XT2013-2)	Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola One Action (XT2013-2)	Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola One Action (XT2013-2)	Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
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: Denim Blue, Pearl White, Aqua Teal • Moto Actions, Moto Display • Silicon case included • Back video camera records horizontally with the phone upright	• Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola One Action (XT2013-2)	Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered