Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Motorola StarTAC 130

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Motorola StarTAC 130 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2018 9:26 PM, updated: 5/13/2021 3:40 AM

Compare Motorola StarTAC 130 X Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) 33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Motorola StarTAC 130 Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.3"
MONO

4x15

N/A

1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	2 Advantages Motorola StarTAC 130
+6GB LPDDR4X6143 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1MB SDRAM
+128GB (110GB available)115343400 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1KB
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)144% Thinner	vs	19 millimeters (0.75 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	Monochromatic
+16 million7999998 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	2
+1080x2220 pixels39959 times Higher resolution screen	vs	4x15 pixels
+392 PPI32 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	12 PPI
+6.3"4 times Larger screen	vs	1.3"
+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	2G GSM
+(4G LTE-A) 450 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G GSM)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Hall effect, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3800 mAh7 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	500 mAh
+Hands-free callingAdvantage Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions	vs	Not supported
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
183 grams (6.41 ounces)	vs	+95 grams (3.33 ounces)93% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+NiMH (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Motorola StarTAC 130
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Model	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	StarTAC 130
Other model names	Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM), SM-A920FZBJZTO	Motorola StarTAC 130, Motorola Star TAC 130
Country or region available	(Europe), Brazil, India, Malaysia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	10/11/2018	1/1/1998
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	19 millimeters (0.75 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)	55 x 94 millimeters (2.17 x 3.7 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	95 grams (3.33 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Motorola StarTAC 130
Display type	Super AMOLED	Monochromatic
Screen size	6.3" inches	1.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~5.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	4x15 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	392 PPI	12 PPI
Colors	16 million	2
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Motorola StarTAC 130
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Motorola StarTAC 130
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	16bit
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Motorola StarTAC 130
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1MB SDRAM
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1	1KB Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Motorola StarTAC 130
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Mono-Band 900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Motorola StarTAC 130
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	Not supported
Main camera resolution	5656x4240 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Motorola StarTAC 130
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	5656x4240 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Motorola StarTAC 130
Loudspeaker	Supported	feature not registered
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	feature not registered
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Motorola StarTAC 130
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	Not supported
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Motorola StarTAC 130
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Motorola StarTAC 130
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	NiMH (Removable)
Battery capacity	3800 mAh	500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	2.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	50 hours (2.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Motorola StarTAC 130
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS
Hands-free calling	Supported	Not supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Monophonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	External retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos	• Colors: Black • 16 Languages • Phonebook with 100 entries • Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Motorola StarTAC 130
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