Samsung Galaxy S8 Active vs Samsung Galaxy S9
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
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Samsung Galaxy S9
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S9
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S9
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2960 | 2960 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1440 |
| PPI | 568 | 570 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 75 | 83.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 | Exynos 9810 - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 10 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI | One UI 2.5 |
| OS Version | 7.0 | 8.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS (30fps) |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1440p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 113 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 120 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 32 h (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 151.9 | 147.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.9 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 208.1 | 163 |
| Width (mm) | 74.9 | 68.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, August. Released 2017, August | 2018, February 25. Released 2018, March 09 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - AT&T | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - Global, USA |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - AT&T | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | FM radio (USA & Canada only) |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | — | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate | Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy S8 Active and Samsung Galaxy S9 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active packs a 4000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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