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Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Sony Xperia T3 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Sony Xperia T3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia T3 X Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) 25Points
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.3"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non 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!

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Xperia T3 (3G)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core114%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+128GB (110GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2220 pixels160%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+392 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs277 PPI
+6.3"19%
Larger screen
vs5.3"
+(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
vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 24MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3800 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
183 grams (6.41 ounces)vs+148 grams (5.18 ounces)24%
Lighter
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)11%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+14 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)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
ModelGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Xperia T3 (3G)
Other model namesGalaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM), SM-A920FZBJZTOSony Xperia T3 3G D5102, Sony Xperia T3 D5102, Sony Seagull
Country or region available(Europe)BrazilIndiaMalaysia
(Europe), Brazil, India, Malaysia
feature not registered
BrandSamsungSony
Release date10/11/20186/1/2014
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)77 x 150.7 millimeters (3.03 x 5.93 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.3" inches5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)392 PPI277 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
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 resolution5656x4240 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution5656x4240 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3800 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered666.7 hours (27.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, White, Purple
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• Visor TRILUMINOS
• Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• Sony ClearAudio+
• ANT+ support
• WiFi Miracast
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
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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