Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) vs Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
Faster charging
Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2220 | 2280 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 392 | 401 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Screen-to-body | 80.6 | 90.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAMOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAMAdreno 640 - USA/China |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 660 | Exynos 9825 - EMEA/LATAMQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 7 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI | One UI 4 |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10 + , stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/1.7 | — |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.1, 52mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | — | 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.5, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 24 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3700 | 3500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 25 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 12 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162.4 | 151 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 191 | 168 |
| Width (mm) | 77 | 71.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, June. Released 2018, June | 2019, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2019, August |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - Global | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 46, 48, 66, 71 - USA |
| 5G Bands | — | 78 NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G (2 + Gbps DL) |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio (USA & Canada only) |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) and Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) packs a 3700 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 24 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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