Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M33 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/6/2025 5:26 PM, updated: 7/6/2025 5:30 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M33 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/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!

17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (101GB available)102% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2408 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+400 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	392 PPI
+6.6"5% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6000 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3800 mAh
+25W39% 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.	vs	18W
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+183 grams (6.41 ounces)8% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)21% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 24MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

27 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+20 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 M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M33 5G SM-M336BU/Dual-SIM	Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim, Samsung A920
Country or region available	Bangladesh, India, Myanmar	(Latin America)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022	10/11/2018
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)	77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	392 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI 4 / 5 / 6 / 7	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 471844 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4	(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
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	44 hours (1.8 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Blue, Green, Brown	• Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.042W/kg (head), 1.378W/kg (body)	feature not registered