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Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)

Side by side comparison between Nothing Phone 1 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) X Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB) 22Points
6.55"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) Compare Nothing Phone 1 X
6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)

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!

Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)} 22 Advantages Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB) vs Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (218GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (109GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+6.55"2%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 50MP158%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/1.56" inches79%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.8" inches
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+4500 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3400 mAh
+33W83%
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.
vs18W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
194 grams (6.79 ounces)vs+173 grams (6.06 ounces)12%
Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)12%
Thinner
402 PPIvs+403 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 24MP49%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

26 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
 
ModelPhone 1 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Other model namesNothing Phone (1) A063, Phone One갤럭시 A9 Pro SM-G887NTKASKO, Galaxy A8s
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandNothingSamsung
Release date7/16/2022, Announced: 7/12/202212/1/2018
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)
Weight194 grams (6.79 ounces)173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5, LED lights
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Display typeOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size6.55" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI403 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features500nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
System versionAndroid 12Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 10
User InterfaceNothing OSOne UI

⚙️ Processor

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core)
3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 587270 (v9)
Geekbench: 3024 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (109GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps800/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 26)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

📷 Camera

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF
(triple camera)
24 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.9µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Sony IMX766 / Samsung JN1 sensor
Sony IMX471 sensor (selfie)
1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
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

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, White
• LED lights on the back for notifications
• Glyph
• Colors: Black, Gradient Black, Blue
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.29W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)0.601W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
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