Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Design and Display
available Updated: Oct 2026

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)

$617 Status: available
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Display 6.3"
Chipset Snapdragon 660
Camera 24
Battery 3800 mAh

Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)?

Reasons to Buy

  • 3800 mAh battery capacity
  • 6.3" display for media and everyday use
  • Snapdragon 660 platform for daily performance

Reasons to Avoid

  • Fast charging details are not yet verified.
  • Durability and protection details should be confirmed before purchase.

Full Specifications

Structured specifications are still being verified for this device. Showing source specs until the organized table is available.

Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro, Samsung Galaxy A9s
Versions: SM-A920F/DS (Global); SM-A9200 (China)

  • Network
    Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Launch
    Announced: 2018, October
    Status: Available. Released 2018, November
  • Body
    Dimensions: 162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm (6.40 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
    Weight: 183 g (6.46 oz)
    Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
    SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Display
    Type: Super AMOLED
    Size: 6.3 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio)
    Resolution: 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
    Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Platform
    OS: Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
    Chipset: Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
    CPU: Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
    GPU: Adreno 512
  • Memory
    Card slot - microSDXC (dedicated slot)
    Internal: 64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
  • - : eMMC 5.1
  • Main Camera
    Quad: 24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF
    10 MP f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.9", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
    8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
    5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
    Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
    Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
  • Selfie camera
    Single: 24 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
    Features: HDR
    Video: 1080p@30fps
  • Sound
    Loudspeaker : Yes
    3.5mm jack : Yes
  • Comms
    WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
    Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
    Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
    NFC: Yes
    Radio: FM radio
    USB: USB Type-C 2.0
  • Features
    Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • - : ANT+
    Samsung Pay
  • Battery
    Type: Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
    Charging: 18W wired
  • Misc
    Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
    Models: SM-A920F, SM-A9200, SM-A920N, SM-A920X
    SAR: 0.27 W/kg (head) - - 0.84 W/kg (body) - -
    SAR EU: 0.35 W/kg (head) - - 1.59 W/kg (body) - -
    Price: About 550 EUR
  • Tests
    Performance: AnTuTu: 140500 (v7)
    GeekBench: 5763 (v4.4)
    GFXBench: 8.3fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
  • Display: Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.220 (sunlight)
  • Camera: Photo / Video
  • Loudspeaker: Voice 69dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 77dB
  • Audio quality: Noise -90.6dB / Crosstalk -93.8dB
  • Battery (old):
    Endurance rating 88h

Frequently Asked Questions

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has Snapdragon 660 with 64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC. That is useful buying context, but this page should be treated as specs-led analysis unless hands-on gaming tests are stated.

Fast charging support has not been verified in the structured specs yet, so confirm charging details with the seller or manufacturer before buying.

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