Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) and the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Price | $199 | $549 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6 in | 6.4 in |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 173 g |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Jan 2019 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | LCD, Infinity-O Display |
| Size | 6.0 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Not specified |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2 | Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7885 Octa (14 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 | Adreno 616 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 512GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 512GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Triple | 24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide), 120˚; 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | 24 MP, f/1.7 (wide), AF; 10 MP, f/2.4 (telephoto), 2x optical zoom; 5 MP, f/2.2 (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Single | 24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) | 24 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | Fast charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159.8 x 76.8 x 7.5 mm | 158.4 x 74.9 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 173 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, plastic frame | Glass back |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | Not specified |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Announced | September 2018 | January 2019 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released February 2019 (in Korea) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) or Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019)?
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) — 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) versus 3,400 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) or Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019)?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) — 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) versus 173 g for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) or Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019)?
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) — Oct 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) versus Jan 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019).
Is the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) or the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) 7/10.
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