Samsung Galaxy S8 Active vs Samsung Galaxy S9
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
74.89 %
84.36 %
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
8 megapixels
Features
Wide Angle, Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature; IP 68; MIL-STD-810 certified
Water, Dust; IP 68
Biometrics
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Colors
Gold, Gray
Black, Gold, Gray, Purple, Blue, Red
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5 mm jack
3.5 mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
32-Bit DAC, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL
Wireless screen share
Radio
FM
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Processor
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 630
RAM
Internal storage
64 GB
64 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 256 GB
microSDXC up to 400 GB
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), Samsung One UI
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), Samsung One UI
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.1, EDR
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band, i; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features
Mass storage device, USB charging
USB OTG, Video out
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay
Other
NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, ANT+
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Yes, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 20 h (1174 min)
the average is 20 h (1174 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 20 days (491 h)
the average is 20 days (491 h)
Internet use
3G: 11 hours; LTE: 12 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours
Music playback
113.00 hours
51.00 hours
Video playback
17.00 hours
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Jun 30, 2017
Jan 11, 2018
Measured SAR
Head
0.57 W/kg
0.35 W/kg
Body
0.37 W/kg
0.96 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.44 W/kg
0.95 W/kg
Phablet
3.88 W/kg
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 850
$ 720
