Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2018 9:27 PM, updated: 11/14/2021 11:07 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)7% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+403 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	392 PPI
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33% 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
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)116% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
5.99"	vs	+6.3"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP	vs	+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP47% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2.8" inches4% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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) 20MP	vs	+(front) 24MP20% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3800 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

32 Common items in both devices

2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)

eMMC 5.1

Aluminum body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi A2 M1804D2SG (64GB + 4GB RAM), 小米6X, Xiaomi Wayne	Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (8GB RAM), Samsung A920
Country or region available	(Global, International), India	(Europe)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	7/27/2018, Announced: 7/24/2018	10/11/2018
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)	77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (19:9)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	392 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 130927 (v7), 172886 (v8) Geekbench: 4625 (v4.4), 1157 (v5.1) GFXBench: 8.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	600/150 Mbps	450/50 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	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm	(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	4000x3000 pixels	5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5164x3872 pixels	5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
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: Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold • Android One • Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376 • Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376 • WiFi display	• Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.96W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)	0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)	feature not registered