Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Manufactured in August, 2018, with display 6.4 with chipsetSamsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810, vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Manufactured in April, 2026 with chipsetSamsung Exynos 1680. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Note 9
  • Higher pixel density: 514ppi
  • Supports newer USB: 3.1 vs 2
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
  • Larger display: 6.7in
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Lighter design: 179g vs 201g
  • Higher battery capacity: 5000mAh vs 4000mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 6.0 vs 5
  • Built-in eSIM

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 6/128 GB
- 8/128 GB
- 8/512 GB
- 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB
- 12/256 GB
- 12/512 GB

Review

Key Specs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Size 6.4 in 6.7 in
Resolution 1440x2960 pixels 1080x2340 pixels
Aspect ratio 18.5:9 19.5:9
Pixel density 514 ppi 385 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness 520 nits 1200 nits
HDR support Yes HDR10 Yes, HDR10+
Screen-to-body ratio 84 % 88.8 %
Features Always-On Display - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
657 nits
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
1883 nits
sRGB gamut144.6 %n/a
PWM (Flicker)227 Hzn/a
Response time8 msn/a
Contrast∞ Infiniten/a

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 161.9 mm (6.37 in) 161.5 mm (6.36 in)
Width 76.4 mm (3.01 in) 76.8 mm (3.02 in)
Thickness 8.8 mm (0.35 in) 6.9 mm (0.27 in)
Weight 201 g (7.09 oz) 179 g (6.31 oz)
Water resistance IP68 IP68
Cooling system n/a Vapor chamber
Back panel Glass Glass
Frame Metal Metal
Colors - Black
- Blue
- Brown
- Gray
- Blue
- Purple
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes, In-Display
Screen-to-body ratio
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
84 %
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
88.8 %

Performance

Testing Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Samsung Galaxy A57 5G In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810 Samsung Exynos 1680
Max Frequency 2700 MHz 2900 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (1 + 4 + 3)
Architecture - 4/1.9 (Cortex-A55)
- 4/2.9 (Exynos M3)
- 3/1.95 (Cortex-A520)
- 4/2.6 (Cortex-A720)
- 1/2.9 (Cortex-A720)
Process Samsung Samsung
Transistor Size 10 nm 4 nm
Neural Processor Yes Yes
Graphics Mali-G72 MP18 n/a
GPU Cores 324 n/a
GPU Frequency 572 MHz n/a
FLOPS 370.6 GFLOPS n/a
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
828
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
1389
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
2026
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
4453
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)8281389
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)20264453
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
457443
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
1390055
CPU147238510705
GPU137906374535
Memory86902204469
UX85397300346
NanoReview Score4574431390055
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
2333
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
n/a
Max Surface Temp.48.7 °Cn/a
Stability95 %n/a
Graphics Test13 fpsn/a
Graphics Score2333n/a
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
6325
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
n/a
Writing score6182n/a
Web score5312n/a
Video editing5462n/a
Data manipulation5867n/a
NanoReview Score6325n/a

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 6 GB
- 8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR5X
Memory Frequency 1794 MHz n/a
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 128 GB
- 256 GB
- 512 GB
128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.1UFS 3.1
Memory CardMicroSDNo

Software

OS Android 8.1 (Upgradeable to Android 10) Android 16
OS Size 19 GB n/a
UI Skin One UI 2.5 One UI 8.5

Battery

Volume 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Max Charging Power 15 W 45 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-ion
Removable No No
Wireless Charging Yes Qi/PMA (15 W) No
Reverse Charging No n/a
Fast Charging Yes Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge (50% in 35 min) Yes (64% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 1:40 h 1:09 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
19:26
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
24:32
Web Browsing07:31 h10:41 h
Video Playback11:36 h20:15 h
Games05:01 h05:40 h
Standby Mode96 h85 h

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution 4000x3000 pixels 8192x6144 pixels
Zoom Optical, 2x Digital
Flash Dual LED LED
Stabilization Optical Optical
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 960 fps (720p) 240 fps (720p)
Wide-angle lens n/a 123 °
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP
Telephoto: 12 MP
Standard: 50 MP
Ultra-wide: 12 MP
Macro: 5 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
- Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix12 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.5 - 2.4f/1.8
Focal length26 mmn/a
SensorSamsung SAK2L3Sony IMX906
Sensor size1/2.551/1.56 (0.64)
Pixel size1.4 μm1 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Telephoto
Matrix12 MPn/a
Aperturef/2.4n/a
Focal length52 mmn/a
SensorSamsungn/a
Sensor size1/3.4n/a
Pixel size1 μmn/a
StabilizationOpticaln/a
Ultra-wide lens
Matrixn/a12 MP
Aperturen/af/2.2
Sensorn/aSony IMX258
Sensor sizen/a1/3.06 (0.33)
Pixel sizen/a1.12 μm
Stabilizationn/aDigital
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
107
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
n/a
Video quality
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
94
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
n/a
Overall camera score
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
103
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
n/a

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 12 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels n/a
Aperture f/1.7 f/2.2
Focal length 25 mm n/a
Sensor Samsung S5K3H1 n/a
Sensor size 1/3.6 1/3.2 (0.31)
Pixel size 1.22 μm 1.12 μm
Autofocus Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1440p at 30 fps 2160p (4K) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5 6.0
Bluetooth features PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, LE, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.1 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort n/a No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
NFC* Yes Yes
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoYes
Hybrid SlotYesNo
2G BandsGSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900n/a
3G BandsHSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100n/a
LTE Bands*LTE (B700/B800/B850/B900/B1700/B1800/B1900/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600)n/a
LTE category18n/a
5G SupportNoYes

Sound

Speakers Stereo n/a
3.5 mm Jack Yes No
FM Radio No No
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
71.6 dB
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
n/a

Other

Class Flagship Mid-range
Announced August, 2018 yr March, 2026 yr
Release Date August, 2018 yr April, 2026 yr
Launch Price ($) 1000 n/a
MSRP ($) n/a 549
Sensors - Hall Sensor
- Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included n/a No
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

Results

After analyzing the data, we consider Samsung Galaxy A57 5G the clear winner in this comparison.

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