Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Apple iPhone SE (2020) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2220
24
MP
MP
24mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3800
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.7"
IPS
IPS
750x1334
12
MP
MP
7.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
1821
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
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16 Advantages 
13 Advantages | 24 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| +17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (8GB RAM), Samsung A920 | iPhone SE 2 A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone SE2 |
| Country or region available |  (Europe) |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Apple |
| Release date | 10/11/2018 | 4/24/2020, Announced: 4/15/2020 |
| Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in) | 67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in) |
| Weight | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) | 148 grams (5.18 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.3" inches | 4.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9) | 750x1334 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 392 PPI | 326 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | 625nits[typ] Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) | |
| System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | iOS 13 |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS 16 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm) | 64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz | Apple GPU MP4 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 462253 (v8) Geekbench: 3237 (v5.1) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (240GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 450/50 Mbps | 1024/150 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 | 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 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| 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 |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) | |
| 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 | 12 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 5656x4240 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (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 | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical 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/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5656x4240 pixels | 3072x2304 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/8GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
| 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.265, H.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
| TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
| 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3800 mAh | 1821 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 7.5W Qi wireless charging |
| 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/8GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) | |
| 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: Black, White, Red • Apple Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body) | 1.17W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) |