OnePlus 6T vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus 6T and the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| OnePlus 6T | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Price | $124 | $129 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,700 mAh | 3,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.41 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 24 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 185 g | 183 g |
| Released | Nov 2018 | Nov 2018 |
Summary: OnePlus 6T is ahead on our rating, wired charging, screen size. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is ahead on battery, storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, OnePlus 6T is the cheaper option.
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Display
| OnePlus 6T | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Type | Optic AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 6.41 inches, 100.9 cm2 (~85.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~80.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) | 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| OnePlus 6T | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 512 |
Memory
| OnePlus 6T | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.1 2-LANE) | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB |
| RAM | — | 6GB or 8GB |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 512GB) |
Main Camera
| OnePlus 6T | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Modules | 16 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS; 20 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| 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), 1/5.0", 1.12µm |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus 6T | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Modules | 16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, gyro-EIS | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 24 MP, f/2.0 |
Battery
| OnePlus 6T | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 20W wired (Dash Charge) | 18W wired, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging |
Body
| OnePlus 6T | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 157.5 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.32 in) | 162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm (6.40 x 3.03 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 185 g (6.53 oz) | 183 g (6.46 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Colors | — | Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink |
Comms
| OnePlus 6T | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
Launch
| OnePlus 6T | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Announced | 2018, October 29 | October 2018 |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, November 06 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus 6T or Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)?
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) — 3,700 mAh for the OnePlus 6T versus 3,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018).
Which is lighter, OnePlus 6T or Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)?
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) — 185 g for the OnePlus 6T versus 183 g for the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018).
Which is newer, OnePlus 6T or Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)?
OnePlus 6T — Nov 2018 for the OnePlus 6T versus Nov 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018).
Is the OnePlus 6T or the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus 6T 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) 7/10.
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