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Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Xiaomi Poco F5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Poco F5 X Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) 09Points
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

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24Points Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/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)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)} 24 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP51%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 16MP
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.91GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
128GB (110GB available)vs+256GB (218GB available)98%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
183 grams (6.41 ounces)vs+181 grams (6.34 ounces)1%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2220 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels8%
Higher resolution screen
392 PPIvs+395 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.3"vs+6.67"6%
Larger screen
(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP58%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/2" inches40%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3800 mAhvs+5000 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+67W3 times
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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+18 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/8GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
ModelGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (8GB RAM), Samsung A920POCO F5 5G NFC 23049PCD8G
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date10/11/20185/9/2023, Announced: 5/1/2023
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)74.95 x 161.11 millimeters (2.95 x 6.34 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~89% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)392 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported500nits[typ], 1000nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
100% DCI P3
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 13
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 14

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (SM7475-AB) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core)
3x 2.49GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 725
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 949215 (v9)
Geekbench: 3939 (v5.1), 4348 (v6)
GFXBench: 66fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedGlobal version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
India version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
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
(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution5656x4240 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel0.7µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution5656x4240 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/3.06" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
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 supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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 Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3800 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered30 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Blue
• LiquidCool 2.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/8GB)
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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