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Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) 20Points
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus X
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)

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/DS)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) vs Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x2960 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2220 pixels
+531 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs392 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.55" inches10%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.8" inches
+f/1.5 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.7 (aperture)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps167%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
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
+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
+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
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
64GB (51GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)116%
More internal storage for applications and files
189 grams (6.62 ounces)vs+183 grams (6.41 ounces)3%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
6.2"vs+6.3"2%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MPvs+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP94%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 24MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3500 mAhvs+3800 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

29 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
ModelGalaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S9+ Duos G965F/Dual-sim (Exynos)Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM), SM-A920FZBJZTO
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)BrazilIndiaMalaysia
(Europe), Brazil, India, Malaysia
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/201810/11/2018
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)73.8 x 158.1 millimeters (2.91 x 6.22 in)77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)531 PPI392 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 252276 (v7), 321850 (v8)
Geekbench: 9110 (4.2)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
(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 resolution4032x3024 pixels5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.9µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
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/DS)Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3800 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
18W 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/DS)Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
• Samsung Pay
• Dolby Atmos

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.294W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body)feature not registered
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