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Nokia 9 PureView vs Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)

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

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5.99"
POLED

1440x2880

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3320
mAh

(Non removable)

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11Points Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB) Compare Nokia 9 PureView X
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 9 PureView

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 PureView} 17 Advantages Nokia 9 PureView vs Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+128GB (110GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (50GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x2880 pixels73%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2220 pixels
+538 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs392 PPI
+(6 cameras) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP28%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps128%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
P-OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.99"vs+6.3"5%
Larger screen
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/2.8" inches4%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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) 20MPvs+(front) 24MP20%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3320 mAhvs+3800 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

31 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
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ModelNokia 9 PureViewGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Other model namesNokia 9 PureView TA-1082, A-1087, TA-1094Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim, Samsung A920
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date2/1/201910/11/2018
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Display typeP-OLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.99" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2880 pixels (18:9)1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)538 PPI392 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800 (TA-1094), GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTA-1082 version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
TA-1087 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
TA-1094 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16
VoLTE
TA-1082 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1087 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1094 version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(6 cameras)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide
12MP mono
12MP mono
12MP mono
0.3MP TOF 3D
(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 resolution4000x3000 pixels5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel0.9µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3320 mAh3800 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 1.0
18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging5W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Blue
• Android One
• Zeiss optics back cameras
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
• Samsung Pay
• Dolby Atmos

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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