Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Realme 5 Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) and Realme 5 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A9 (2018) | 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Realme 5 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,035 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 182,765
- against 140,500
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 393 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 |
| 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 | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 140,500 | 182,765 Best value |
| 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 2x2.3 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 | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Pink | Green, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Body Height | 162.5 mm | 157 mm |
| Weight | 183 g Best value | 184 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.1 % | 83.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 4,035 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 20 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.3″ |
| 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 | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,220 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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, LE |
| 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, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| 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 | 800 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A920F, SM-A9200, SM-A920N, SM-A920X | RMX1971, RMX1973 |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
