Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Samsung Galaxy S9
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s and Samsung Galaxy S9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S9, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A8s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,400 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 8.5 mm
Samsung Galaxy S9, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against PLS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 570 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 163 g
- against 173 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | — |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 250,156 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 559 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,840 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver cores | Octa-core: 4×2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 (EMEA); 4×2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver (USA/LATAM and China). |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow | Black, Blue, Grey, Lavender, Red, Gold, Ice |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 147.7 mm |
| Weight | 173 g | 163 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.7 % Best value | 83.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ Best value | 5.8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,960 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 570 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, 3D Touch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | ANT+, NFC, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.63 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.96 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.24 W/kg Best value | 0.36 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.18 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 200 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, High-Bitrate Audio Support Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G8870, SM-G887F, SM-G887N, SM-A8s | SM-G960F, SM-G960, SM-G960U, SM-G960W, SM-G9600, SM-G960U1, SM-G960N, SCV38, SM-G960X, SC-02K |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | Bixby natural-language commands |
