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Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) vs Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 X Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) 15Points
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
20Points Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S) Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus X
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)

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 S9 Plus (SM-G965F)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) vs Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+1440x2960 pixels69%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+531 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs390 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)114%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)4%
Thinner
HDR10vs+HDR10+Advantage
The 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.
6.2"vs+6.6"6%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP177%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches63%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3500 mAhvs+5000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+25W67%
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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

29 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
 
ModelGalaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Other model namesGalaxy S9+ G965F (Exynos) Single-sim갤럭시 퀀텀5 사업자향 (SKT), Galaxy Quantum5
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/20183/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)73.8 x 158.1 millimeters (2.91 x 6.22 in)77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Corning Gorilla Glass
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)531 PPI390 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 15
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5One UI 6.1 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz)Samsung Xclipse 530
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 252276 (v7), 321850 (v8)
Geekbench: 9110 (4.2)
AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10)
Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps3000/1024 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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 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, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/2.74" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Gear VR
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.629W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.294W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body)feature not registered
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