Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Here you can compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G. Comparing Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) stands against Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is ₹10,999 and for Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is ₹19,499. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 27, 2026.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Battery | 3720 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Rear Camera | 24 MP + 8 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Price | ₹10,999 | ₹19,499 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 50 / 100 | 58 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Size | 6.3 in | 6.7 in Bigger Display |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2220 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 80.5% | ~ 86% Less Bezels |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Rear Camera | 24 MP Quad | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 24 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP |
| Battery | 3720 mAh | 5000 mAh Bigger Battery |
| Unique Features | No 3.5mm Audio Jack FM Radio | 5G No No |
General
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy A9 (2018), SM-A920FZBDINS | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | November, 2018 | August 29th, 2025 |
Design
| Dimensions | 77 x 162.5 x 7.8 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue |
Display
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 392 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 80.5% | ~ 86% |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | Infinity Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
Memory
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | Yes | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Samsung Pay |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 24 MP + 8 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Ultra Wide Angle, Live Focus, Scene Optimizer, Flaw Detection, Selfie Focus, Pro-lighting, Fun Camera Feature, 2x Optical Zoom | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
Multimedia
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, WMV, H.265 | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3720 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
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