Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco F4 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/23/2022 12:03 PM, updated: 5/4/2023 8:26 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco F4 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? Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)

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!

23 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (218GB available)98% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (110GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+395 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	392 PPI
+6.67"6% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP58% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2" inches40% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3800 mAh
+67W3 times 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
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+183 grams (6.41 ounces)7% Lighter
AMOLED	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) 20MP	vs	+(front) 24MP20% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	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

21 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	POCO F4 5G (256GB+12GB RAM)	Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM), SM-A920FZBJZTO
Country or region available	India	(Europe), Brazil, India, Malaysia
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	6/27/2022, Announced: 6/23/2022	10/11/2018
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.95 x 163.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.43 in)	77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	392 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	900nits[typ], 1300nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ 100% DCI-P3	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (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 650 (670MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	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 Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) India version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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 Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1/4"1.12µm 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	10120x6328 pixels	5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 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	1/2" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	1080p@60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	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, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0	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 Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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: Moonlight Silver, Night Black, Nebula Green	• Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Poco F4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered