Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/25/2020 2:13 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 2:09 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) X Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
IPS

1200x1920

8
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? 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!

27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (110GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+183 grams (6.41 ounces)75% Lighter	vs	321 grams (11.24 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2220 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	1200x1920 pixels
+392 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	283 PPI
+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+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)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE-A) 450 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	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
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
6.3"	vs	+8"27% Larger screen
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
3800 mAh	vs	+4200 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

20 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+13 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Other model names	Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM), SM-A920FZBJZTO	Galaxy Tab A8" S Pen WiFi (SM-P200), Galaxy Tab A Plus 8"
Country or region available	(Europe), Brazil, India, Malaysia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/11/2018	4/1/2019, Announced: 3/4/2019
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)	122.4 x 201.5 millimeters (4.82 x 7.93 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	321 grams (11.24 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 Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	1200x1920 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	392 PPI	283 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI core 1.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
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)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
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	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5656x4240 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (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	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	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 Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5656x4240 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
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	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 Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
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	Not supported
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	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Hall effect
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3800 mAh	4200 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired 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 Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	feature not registered
Video calling	Supported	feature not registered
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	feature not registered
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos	• Colors: Black, Gray • S Pen (Stylus Pen) • Blue light filter
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)	1.4W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered