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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against PLS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 393 ppi
- against 262 ppi
- Weight
- 183 g
- against 197 g
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 512 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 140,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 342 | 729 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,232 | 1,979 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Pink | Navy, Silver, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Body Height | 162.5 mm | 167.4 mm |
| Weight | 183 g Best value | 197 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.1 % | 83.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | PLS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,220 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi Best value | 262 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,220 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Touchscreen, PLS LCD |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| 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 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 Best value | 0.75 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.59 W/kg | 1.29 W/kg Best value |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 450 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2018) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
