Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
#2004
Xiaomi Mi 9T
#1555Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Xiaomi Mi 9T
Performance
74.577.3
Camera
47.467.3
Display
82.881.4
Battery
27.128.1
Build
96.395.0
Connectivity
66.364.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.757.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) features a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T has a slightly smaller 6.39-inch AMOLED display with HDR support and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A9 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, whereas the Mi 9T utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 730.
- The camera setup on the Mi 9T is superior, offering a 48 MP main sensor compared to the A9's 24 MP, and it supports higher video frame rates.
- The Mi 9T also has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the A9's 3800 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- Both devices have a premium build with Gorilla Glass and aluminum frames, but the A9 is slightly heavier.
- Software-wise, the A9 runs on Android 8.0 with One UI, while the Mi 9T comes with Android 9.0 and MIUI, both upgradable to later versions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Xiaomi Mi 9T
General
Release Date
2018
2019, June 12
Announced
2018
2019, June 12
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro, Samsung Galaxy A9sVersions: SM-A920F/DS (Global); SM-A9200 (China)
For Global market
Display
Size
6.3"
6.39"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED, HDR
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 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 SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
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)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 53mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
24 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Motorized pop-up 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm (6.40 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm (6.17 x 2.93 x 0.35 in)
Weight
183 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
Carbon black, Red flame, Glacier blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.27 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass