Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB) vs LG G4 (Dual H818N)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs LG G4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2018 11:58 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 5:21 PM

Compare LG G4 X Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points LG G4 (Dual H818N) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(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!

21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	vs	8 Advantages LG G4 (Dual H818N)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core52% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core (20nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)26% Thinner	vs	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+6.3"15% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP196% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3800 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
183 grams (6.41 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)18% Lighter
1080x2220 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels54% Higher resolution screen
392 PPI	vs	+534 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2.6" inches8% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

28 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	LG G4 (Dual H818N)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	LG G4 (Dual H818N)
Other model names	Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim, Samsung A920	LG G4 Dual-SIM H818N, LG-H818N, LG P1
Country or region available	(Latin America)	China, Hong Kong, India
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	10/11/2018	5/1/2015, Announced: 4/28/2015
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)	76.1 x 148.9 millimeters (3 x 5.86 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	LG G4 (Dual H818N)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	392 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	LG G4 (Dual H818N)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX 4.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	LG G4 (Dual H818N)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) (20nm)
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 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 418 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 1584 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	LG G4 (Dual H818N)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	LG G4 (Dual H818N)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	LG G4 (Dual H818N)
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	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5656x4240 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (3-axis): 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	LG G4 (Dual H818N)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5656x4240 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	LG G4 (Dual H818N)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	LG G4 (Dual H818N)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	LG G4 (Dual H818N)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	LG G4 (Dual H818N)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3800 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	315 hours (13.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	LG G4 (Dual H818N)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red • Knock Code • Quick Remote
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	LG G4 (Dual H818N)
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 registered	0.62W/kg (head)