Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Here you can compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). Comparing Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) stands against Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) is ₹37,999 and for Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is ₹19,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Apr 23, 2024.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| CPU | 2.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Display | 5.7 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3720 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Price | ₹37,999 | ₹19,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 67 / 100 | 78 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Size | 5.7 in | 6.3 in Bigger Display |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 2220 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 80.5% Less Bezels | |
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB More RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB More Storage |
| Rear Camera | 16 MP | 24 MP Quad Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 24 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm Slimmer | 7.8 mm |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 3720 mAh Bigger Battery |
| Unique Features | No | Fast Charging |
General
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September, 2016 | November, 2018 |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 156.6 x 7.2 mm | 77 x 162.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 183 g |
Display
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 386 PPI | ~ 392 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 80.5% | |
| Features | Infinity Display |
Memory
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, upto 512 GB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Samsung Pay |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 16 MP with autofocus | 24 MP + 8 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Ultra Wide Angle, Live Focus, Scene Optimizer, Flaw Detection, Selfie Focus, Pro-lighting, Fun Camera Feature, 2x Optical Zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 24 MP |
Technical
| OS | Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7420 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| CPU | 2.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-T760MP8 | Adreno 512 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
Multimedia
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | SMS, MMS, IM |
| Yes, with Push Email | Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, WMV, H.264 | MP4, WMV, H.265 |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3720 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes |
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