Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A8s 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 A8s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,400 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 173 g | 173 g |
| Released | Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A8s is ahead on ram (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A8s is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A8s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD, Infinity-O Display |
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | — |
| Features | Infinity-O Display, punch-hole cutout | — |
| Protection | — | Not specified |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A8s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10 with One UI 2.0 | Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno 616 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A8s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 512 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 512GB |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A8s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Triple | 24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF (wide); 10 MP, f/2.4 (telephoto, 2x optical zoom); 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 | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A8s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Single | 24 MP, f/2.0 | 24 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A8s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging | Fast charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A8s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 74.9 x 7.4 mm | 158.4 x 74.9 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 173 g | 173 g |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM |
| Build | — | Glass back |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A8s | 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 | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | Not specified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A8s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Announced | 2018, December 10 | January 2019 |
| Status | Available. Released December 2018 | Available. Released February 2019 (in Korea) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A8s or Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019)?
Samsung Galaxy A8s — 8 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A8s versus 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A8s or Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019)?
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) — Dec 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy A8s versus Jan 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019).
Is the Samsung Galaxy A8s or the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A8s 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) 7/10.
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