Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/21/2023 3:33 PM, updated: 5/29/2025 3:32 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) X Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) Compare Samsung Galaxy A05 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+6.7"5% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP34% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5000 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3400 mAh
+25W39% 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.	vs	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+173 grams (6.06 ounces)13% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)19% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels119% Higher resolution screen
262 PPI	vs	+403 PPI54% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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) 8MP	vs	+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167% 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
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

eMMC 5.1

TFT PLS

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
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Model	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Other model names	Galaxy A05 4G SM-A055M/Dual-SIM	갤럭시 A9 Pro SM-G887NTKASKO, Galaxy A8s
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	South Korea
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/15/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023	12/1/2018
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.2 x 168.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.65 in)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	262 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
System version	Android 13	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 10
User Interface	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	One UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 185161 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	800/150 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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 26) TD-LTE (38, 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (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
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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps 720p@120fps	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
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
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
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	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast 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
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Silver, Light Green	• Colors: Black, Gradient Black, Blue • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.7W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.601W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)