|  |   |   | ||
| key specs | ||||
| Display | 6.28-inch | 6.40-inch | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | ||
| Front Camera | 24-megapixel | 8-megapixel | ||
| Rear Camera | 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel | 12-megapixel | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | ||
| Battery Capacity | 3700mAh | 4000mAh | ||
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 8.1 | ||
| Resolution | 1880x2220 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels | ||
| general | ||||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung | ||
| Model | Galaxy A8 Star | Galaxy Note 9 | ||
| Release date | June 1, 2018 | August 1, 2018 | ||
| Launched in India | Yes | - | ||
| Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen | ||
| Dimensions (mm) | 162.40 x 77.00 x 7.50 | 161.90 x 76.40 x 8.80 | ||
| Weight (g) | 188.00 | 201.00 | ||
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 3700 | 4000 | ||
| Colours | Black, White | Midnight Black, Metallic Copper, Ocean Blue, Lavender Purple | ||
| display | ||||
| Screen size (inches) | 6.28 | 6.40 | ||
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | ||
| Resolution | 1880x2220 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels | ||
| Aspect ratio | 18.5:9 | - | ||
| hardware | ||||
| Processor | octa-core | 1.7GHz octa-core | ||
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | ||
| Internal storage | 64GB | 128GB | ||
| Expandable storage | Yes | Yes | ||
| Expandable storage type | microSD | microSD | ||
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 256 | 512 | ||
| camera | ||||
| Rear camera | 16-megapixel (f/1.7) + 24-megapixel (f/1.7) | 12-megapixel | ||
| Rear flash | LED | - | ||
| Front camera | 24-megapixel (f/2.0) | 8-megapixel | ||
| software | ||||
| Operating system | Android 8.0 | Android 8.1 | ||
| Skin | - | Samsung Experience UX | ||
| connectivity | ||||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | ||
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 | Yes, v 5.00 | ||
| USB Type-C | Yes | - | ||
| Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 | ||
| NFC | - | Yes | ||
| sim 1 | ||||
| GSM/CDMA | GSM + CDMA | GSM | ||
| SIM Type | - | Nano-SIM | ||
| 3G | - | Yes | ||
| 4G/ LTE | - | Yes | ||
| sim 2 | ||||
| GSM/CDMA | GSM + CDMA | GSM | ||
| SIM Type | - | Nano-SIM | ||
| 3G | - | Yes | ||
| 4G/ LTE | - | Yes | ||
| sensors | ||||
| Face unlock | Yes | - | ||
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes | - | ||
| Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes | ||
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | ||
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes | ||
| Compass/ Magnetometer | - | Yes | ||
| Gyroscope | - | Yes | ||
| Barometer | - | Yes | ||
| ratings | ||||
| Overall NDTV Rating | - | Read Review | ||
| Design Rating | - | |||
| Display Rating | - | |||
| Software Rating | - | |||
| Performance Rating | - | |||
| Battery Life Rating | - | |||
| Camera Rating | - | |||
| Value for Money Rating | - | |||
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