Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2220
24
MP
MP
24mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3800
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.01"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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29 Common items in both devices |
6GB LPDDR4X |
128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (114GB available) |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
+22 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM), SM-A920FZBJZTO | Lenovo Moto Z3 Play 128GB + 6GB RAM XT1929 |
Country or region available | (Europe), Brazil, India, Malaysia | Mexico |
Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
Release date | 10/11/2018 | 6/1/2018 |
Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in) | 76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in) |
Weight | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) | 156 grams (5.46 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 6.01" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9) | 1080x2160 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 392 PPI | 402 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (114GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 450/50 Mbps | 600/150 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 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40) | LTE Cat13 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (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 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth |
Main camera resolution | 5656x4240 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital 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 | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5656x4240 pixels | 3264x2448 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 | 27mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 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 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3800 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) | |
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: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos | • Colors: Onyx Black • Aluminum frame (6000 series) • 2.5D gorilla glass screen • Max vision 18:9 display • Moto mods support |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |