Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 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 S Fascinate X Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
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!

30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+128GB (110GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (15GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)27% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1080x2220 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+392 PPI68% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.3"58% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP8 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+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	Not supported
+(front) 24MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps62 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage 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 mAh153% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+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) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	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	3.0 + 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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+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	+119 grams (4.17 ounces)54% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

16 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
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Model	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Other model names	Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM), SM-A920FZBJZTO	Telus Samsung Fascinate 3G+ SGH-T959D
Country or region available	(Europe), Brazil, India, Malaysia	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/11/2018	11/1/2010
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)	64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	119 grams (4.17 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	392 PPI	233 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 S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
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)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
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: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (15GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
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	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	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
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)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
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)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
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.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
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	3.0 + 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)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3800 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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 • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
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