Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2018 9:26 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 7:15 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace X Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

768MB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core90% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB
+128GB (110GB available)54 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)22% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2220 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+392 PPI81% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+6.3"47% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP8 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3800 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+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)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	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	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+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	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)40% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

17 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Other model names	Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM), SM-A920FZBJZTO	Galaxy J1 Ace LTE SM-J110F (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	(Europe), Brazil, India, Malaysia	South Africa, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Morocco
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/11/2018	10/1/2015
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)	67.6 x 130.1 millimeters (2.66 x 5.12 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	392 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	64bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	768MB
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
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+, LTE
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 J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
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	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5656x4240 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5656x4240 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
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)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3800 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
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: Black, White, Blue • Samsung TouchWiz UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
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	0.685W/kg (head), 0.532W/kg (body)