Category Breakdown
Oppo Reno Z
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
47.147.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.460.9
Summary
- The Oppo Reno Z features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with HDR10 support, offering a higher pixel density than the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), which has a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display without HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Reno Z is powered by the Mediatek Helio P90 chipset, while the A9 utilizes the Snapdragon 660; the Reno Z also offers more RAM options.
- The camera capabilities differ, with the Reno Z boasting a 48 MP main sensor compared to the A9's 24 MP, although the A9 has additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses.
- The Reno Z has a larger battery capacity at 4035 mAh versus the A9's 3800 mAh, and both devices lack wireless charging.
- For software, the Reno Z runs on ColorOS based on Android 9.0, while the A9 operates on One UI based on Android 8.0, both upgradable to Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo Reno Z
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018
Description
Versions: PCDM10, CPH1979
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro, Samsung Galaxy A9sVersions: SM-A920F/DS (Global); SM-A9200 (China)
Display
Size
6.4"
6.3"
Type
AMOLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6779 Helio P90 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
PowerVR GM9446
Adreno 512
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
24 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF10 MP f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.9", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
32 MP
24 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
24 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4035 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4035 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
20W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
157.3 x 74.9 x 9.1 mm (6.19 x 2.95 x 0.36 in)
162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm (6.40 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
Weight
186 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Jet Black, Aurora Purple - EuropeStar Purple, Extreme Night Black, Coral Orange, Bead White - China
Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, ColorOS 7.0
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, ColorOS 7.0
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

