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| Global Score | |
| 77.5 | 85.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Samsung |
| 2016-07-12 | 2018-11-15 |
| 6.16 x 3.05 x 0.30 inches | 6.40 x 3.03 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 6.46 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Bubblegum pink, Caviar black and Lemonade blue |
| Aluminum | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 6.3 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2220 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 386 pixels per inch | 392 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.9 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2400 MHz) processor | Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 512 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 15.62 | 14.14 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 24.00 MP + 24.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.36 inches (1/2.8") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 10.23 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Micro SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3800mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 5.76 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2, EDR | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Galaxy A9 (2018) has a score of 85.2, which is a little bit better than Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe's 77.5 global score. Even though the Galaxy A9 (2018) is notably newer than the Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe, it is just a bit heavier and just a bit thicker. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has a bit better processor than Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe, and although they both have a 6 GB RAM, the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) also has a greater number of cores.
Galaxy A9 (2018) counts with a slightly better looking display than Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe, because it has a just a little better pixel density, a quite larger screen and a little higher 1080 x 2220 pixels resolution. Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe has more memory for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), because although it has a SD memory slot that allows up to 128 GB against 512 GB, it also counts with 128 GB more internal storage.
Galaxy A9 (2018) counts with greater battery performance than Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe, because it has a 27% bigger battery capacity. The Galaxy A9 (2018) counts with a bit better camera than Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe, because although it has a tinier sensor capturing less light and dull colors, and they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rates and the same video definition, the Galaxy A9 (2018) also counts with a more megapixels back-facing camera and a bigger diafragm aperture for better low-light photos.
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