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Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Realme 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Realme 8 X Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) 11Points
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)

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!

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) vs 8 (128GB/4GB India)} 14 Advantages Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP51%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 16MP
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
183 grams (6.41 ounces)vs+177 grams (6.2 ounces)3%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2220 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels8%
Higher resolution screen
392 PPIvs+411 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.3"vs+6.4"2%
Larger screen
(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/1.73" inches62%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3800 mAhvs+5000 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+30W67%
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.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices
128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+24 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
ModelGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
Other model namesGalaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM), SM-A920FZBJZTORealme 8 RMX3085, RBS1803IN (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Europe)BrazilIndiaMalaysia
(Europe), Brazil, India, Malaysia
India
India
BrandSamsungRealme
Release date10/11/20183/24/2021
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)73.9 x 160.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.32 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 ounces)177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)392 PPI411 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supported1000nits[peak]
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-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 / Upload450/50 Mbps300/150 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
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
(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.3119°16mm1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution5656x4240 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution5656x4240 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot 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

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + 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, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3800 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
• Samsung Pay
• Dolby Atmos
• Colors: Cyber black, Punk black, Cyber silver
• Realme UI 2.0
• Back camera: Samsung HM2 sensor
• Front camera: Sony IMX471 sensor
• Stereo speakers
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Always-on display

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Realme 8 (128GB/4GB India)
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 registeredfeature not registered
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