Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
#2004Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Performance
74.374.5
Camera
38.147.4
Display
82.882.8
Battery
27.027.1
Build
80.596.3
Connectivity
69.666.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.152.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star and Galaxy A9 (2018) both feature a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, but the A9 has a slightly higher pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset and offer similar performance, though the A9 provides more RAM options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the A9 includes a more versatile quad-camera setup compared to the dual-camera system of the A8 Star, enhancing photographic versatility.
- The A9 also has a marginally larger battery capacity at 3800 mAh versus the A8 Star's 3700 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both phones run on Android 8.0 with upgrade options, but the A9 can be upgraded to Android 10, while the A8 Star is limited to Android 9.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
Versions: A8 Star (Global, SEA, South Korea); A9 Star (China)
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro, Samsung Galaxy A9sVersions: SM-A920F/DS (Global); SM-A9200 (China)
Display
Size
6.3"
6.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
24 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.30 in)
162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm (6.40 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
Weight
191 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White
Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.27 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
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, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass