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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus 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 S9 Plus, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 5.7 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against PLS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 529 ppi
- against 262 ppi
- Weight
- 189 g
- against 197 g
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 3,500 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 9810 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 246,660 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 559 | 729 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,840 | 1,979 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: EMEA version with 4×2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55; USA/LATAM and China versions with 4×2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 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 | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | 400 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Grey, Purple, Burgundy, Gold, Light Blue | Navy, Silver, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Body Height | 158.1 mm | 167.4 mm |
| Weight | 189 g Best value | 197 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.2 % Best value | 83.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | PLS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,960 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 529 ppi Best value | 262 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.537 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, 3D Touch | 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 S9 Plus | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | 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 S9 Plus | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, 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 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 | 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, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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, aptX | 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, Samsung DeX, ANT+, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.78 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.79 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.29 W/kg Best value | 0.75 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.35 W/kg | 1.29 W/kg Best value |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps Best value | 650 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 200 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, High-Bitrate Audio Support Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Bixby natural-language commands, Samsung Pay | — |
