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Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) 18Points
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X
6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)

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/8GB)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core56%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (110GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x2220 pixels113%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1560 pixels
+392 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs268 PPI
+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP164%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(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
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs15W
+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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+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+169 grams (5.92 ounces)8%
Lighter
6.3"vs+6.4"2%
Larger screen
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3800 mAhvs+4000 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

27 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
ModelGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
Other model namesGalaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (8GB RAM), Samsung A920Galaxy A20 SM-A205W NFC, SM-A205WZKAXAC
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
Canada
Canada
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date10/11/20184/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)392 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 122778 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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/8GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
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
(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution5656x4240 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5656x4240 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature 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/8GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3800 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered26 hours (1.1 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
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, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)1.12W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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