Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Oppo Reno
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) and Oppo Reno: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Oppo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Reno |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 4.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 9 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Oppo Reno, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 20 W
- against 18 W
- Usable Surface
- 86.8 %
- against 80.1 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Reno |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 10 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 512 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 140,500 | 137,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 342 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,232 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Reno |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Pink | Green, Black, Purple, Pink, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 74.3 mm |
| Body Height | 162.5 mm | 156.6 mm |
| Weight | 183 g Best value | 185 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.1 % | 86.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Reno |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh Best value | 3,765 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 20 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Reno |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.4″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,220 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 402 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,220 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass 6, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Reno |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Reno |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Reno |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Reno |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual 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 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 B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | 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, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 0.27 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.84 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.59 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 450 Mbps | 798 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 226 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Reno |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Reno |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A920F, SM-A9200, SM-A920N, SM-A920X | PCAM00, PCAT00, CPH1917 |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Reno |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
