Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Vertu Constellation 2013: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Width

Constellation 2013: 6.6 mm narrower

Galaxy A9 (2018):

77 mm

Constellation 2013:

70.4 mm
Screen diagonal

Constellation 2013: 2 in smaller diagonal

Galaxy A9 (2018):

6.3 in

Constellation 2013:

4.3 in
Rear camera layout

Galaxy A9 (2018):

Quad

Constellation 2013:

Single
Depth

Galaxy A9 (2018): 3.4 mm thinner

Galaxy A9 (2018):

7.8 mm

Constellation 2013:

11.2 mm
Height

Constellation 2013: 20.3 mm shorter

Galaxy A9 (2018):

162.5 mm

Constellation 2013:

142.2 mm
Release year

Galaxy A9 (2018):

2018

Constellation 2013:

2013

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Galaxy A9 (2018)

Height:

162.5 mm +20.3 mm versus Constellation 2013
Width:

77 mm +6.6 mm versus Constellation 2013
Depth:

7.8 mm
2. Constellation 2013

Height:

142.2 mm
Width:

70.4 mm
Depth:

11.2 mm +3.4 mm versus Galaxy A9 (2018)

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Galaxy A9 (2018)

183 g

+4 g versus Constellation 2013
2. Constellation 2013

179 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Galaxy A9 (2018)

Screen diagonal:

6.3 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

18.5:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

100.7 cm²
2. Constellation 2013

Screen diagonal:

4.3 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

51 cm²

Galaxy A9 (2018) has approximately 97.6% more rectangular screen area than Constellation 2013.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Galaxy A9 (2018): Original memory entry

64/128 GB · 6/8 GB RAM

Constellation 2013: Original memory entry

32 GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Galaxy A9 (2018)

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Constellation 2013

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Galaxy A9 (2018)

3800 mAh

+2000 mAh versus Constellation 2013
2. Constellation 2013

1800 mAh

Specifications

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1. Galaxy A9 (2018)2. Constellation 2013

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Galaxy A9 (2018), Constellation 2013.
Specification	Galaxy A9 (2018)	Constellation 2013
Dimensions (HxWxD)	162.5 Х 77 Х 7.8 mm	142.2 Х 70.4 Х 11.2 mm
Weight	183 g	179 g
Technology	Super AMOLED	Sapphire crystal glass
Screen size	6.3" inch	4.3" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2220 px	720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64/128 GB 6/8 GB RAM	32 GB
Memory card support	microSD up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3800 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	1800 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 8.0 (Oreo) planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset	Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)	Unknown
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Galaxy A9 (2018), Constellation 2013.
Specification	Galaxy A9 (2018)	Constellation 2013
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	100.2 cm2	51.0 cm2
Screen format	18.5:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	80.1%	50.9%
PPI /points per inch/	393 PPI	342 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Scratch-proof glass

Camera and Video

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Camera and Video — specifications for Galaxy A9 (2018), Constellation 2013.
Specification	Galaxy A9 (2018)	Constellation 2013
Rear camera, main	24 MP Quad	13 MP Single
Camera specs	24 MP f/1.7 27mm (wide) 1/2.8'' 0.9µm PDAF -8 MP f/2.4 12mm (ultrawide) 1/4.0'' 1.12µm -10 MP f/2.4 52mm (telephoto) 1/3.9'' 1.0µm 2x optical zoom -5 MP f/2.2 24mm (wide) 1/5.0'' 1.12µm depth sensor	13 MP AF
Functions	HDR	Dual-LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	Yes
Front camera, selfie	24 MP Single	1.3 MP Single
Specifications	24 MP f/2.0 27mm (wide) 1/2.8'' 0.9μm	1.3 MP
DxOMark Main Score *	88	Unknown
DxOMark Photo *	93	Unknown
DxOMark Video *	77	Unknown

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Galaxy A9 (2018), Constellation 2013.
Specification	Galaxy A9 (2018)	Constellation 2013
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)	Dual-core 1.7 GHz
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 512	Unknown
Antutu 7 score *	142728	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	300	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	1336	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Galaxy A9 (2018), Constellation 2013.
Specification	Galaxy A9 (2018)	Constellation 2013
Release date	2018 October	2013 October
Colors	Caviar Black Lemonade Blue Bubblegum Pink	Cappuccino Black Orange Mocha Raspberry Pure Navy Alligator Pure Plum Alligator
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	600 EUR	5000 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Stand by time- Up to 405 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 14 h 30 min (3G) Music play - Up to 43 h

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Galaxy A9 (2018), Constellation 2013.
Specification	Galaxy A9 (2018)	Constellation 2013
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Nano-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 12(700) 13(700) 17(700) 20(800) 26(850) 28(700) 38(2600) 40(2300) 41(2500) 66(1700/2100)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE	4.0 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.27 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.35 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)	SAR - 0.68 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.49 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Galaxy A9 (2018), Constellation 2013.
Specification	Galaxy A9 (2018)	Constellation 2013
Radio	FM radio	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -Dolby Atmos	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Galaxy A9 (2018), Constellation 2013.
Specification	Galaxy A9 (2018)	Constellation 2013
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - ANT+ -Fast battery charging - Samsung Pay - Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro Samsung Galaxy A9s Versions: SM-A920F/DS (Global); SM-A9200 (China)	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel - Also known as Vertu Constellation RM-851V

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Vertu Constellation 2013