Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A71 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/29/2020 12:20 AM, updated: 1/19/2023 2:25 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A71 5G X Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
+183 grams (6.41 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only 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.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
1080x2220 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels8% Higher resolution screen
392 PPI	vs	+393 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.3"	vs	+6.7"6% Larger screen
(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP83% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/1.72" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 24MP	vs	+(front) 32MP33% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps10 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3800 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+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.

31 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED Plus

60Hz

16 million

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Other model names	Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM), SM-A920FZBJZTO	Galaxy A71 SM-A716UZKNXAA (Unlocked, 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), Brazil, India, Malaysia	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/11/2018	6/15/2020, Announced: 4/8/2020
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)	75.5 x 162.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.4 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	392 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
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	450/50 Mbps	5000/200 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/mmWave (2, 5, 41, 66, 71)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
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)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
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 12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm 5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	5656x4240 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	0.8µm 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5656x4240 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
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 A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
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	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
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, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3800 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	25W 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 A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos	• Colors: Prism Cube Black, Sliver, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)	0.69W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered