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Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB) vs Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB) 36Points
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)

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 64GB)} 36 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB) vs iPhone 3GS (32GB)} 1 Advantage Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+64GB (50GB available)79%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (28GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)58%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2220 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+392 PPI138%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+6.3"80%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP14 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 24MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps62 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3800 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1219 mAh
+18W3 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.
vs5W
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+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 [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
183 grams (6.41 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)36%
Lighter

15 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+8 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 64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
ModelGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim, Samsung A920Apple iPhone 3GS
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date10/11/20186/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)392 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoiOS 3.0
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieiOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzPowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X256MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (28GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
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 Mbps7.2 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 850/1900/2100
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-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
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
3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution5656x4240 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
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 stabilizationNot supported
ZoomDigital and optical zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution5656x4240 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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 64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity3800 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered11.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
• Samsung Pay
• Dolby Atmos
• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
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