This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512GB and SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512GB features a 6.4-inch display, 4,000mAh battery, IP68 dust & water resistance and Samsung Exynos 9810 Octa chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display, 50MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery, 25W fast charging and IP64 dust & water resistance.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512GB | SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.4-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1440 x 2960 Pixels 516 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 18.5:9 Aspect Ratio, Curved Edges & Rounded Corners | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with 120Hz Refresh Rate and notch |
| Size | 161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 196 g |
| Build | Glass with Metal Frame | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP68 Dust and Water Resistance | IP64 dust & splash resistance |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Copper and Purple | Black, Gray, Light Blue |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 The SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 has a larger display. It is also slightly lighter and thinner, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512GB has better build materials and is more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9810 Octa | Exynos 1610 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Mongoose M3 @ 2.7GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Mali-G68 MP4 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4GB or 6GB of RAM |
| Storage | 512GB | 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB |
| Expansion | 512GB via microSD | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo with Samsung Experience UI | Android 17 with One UI 9; up to 6 major OS updates |
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512GB
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512GB has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Camera: 12 + 12 Megapixels (f/1.5-2.4 Variable Aperture) Phase Detection Autofocus LED Flash OIS, 960fps Slow Motion and 2x Optical Zoom |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 5MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels (f/1.7 Aperture) with Autofocus |
13 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512GB
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512GB has the advantage for zoom photography with longer 2x optical zoom and autofocus on the front camera. Meanwhile, SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 offers a more capable ultrawide camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A18
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Fi Audio | None |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition, Heart Rate Sensor, Iris Scanner & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512GB
Based on the specs, it has Hi-Fi audio, an iris scanner, a heart-rate sensor, and a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Quick Charge 2.0 and Wireless Charging | 25W Charging rate (50% in 30 minutes) |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A18
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱75,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | No official price in the Philippines yet. |
| Release Date | August 9, 2018 | September 16, 2026 |
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