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BLU Bold N1 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 2018

What Bold N1 does better (3) and where Galaxy A9 2018 wins (11) — every spec side by side.

BLU Bold N1
BLU · 2019Bold N1
4.8Score
3 advantages≈ $190
vs
Samsung Galaxy A9 2018
Samsung · 2018Galaxy A9 2018
4.9Score
11 advantages≈ $190
Higher score
6.0Display5.0
4.2Camera4.3
3.0Battery2.6
2.4Features5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Bold N1Galaxy A9 2018
74.1 × 158.78.677 × 162.57.8
Bold N1Galaxy A9 2018Difference
Height158.7 mm162.5 mm−3.8 mm
Width74.1 mm77 mm−2.9 mm
Thickness8.6 mm7.8 mm+0.8 mm
Weight182 g183 g−1 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Bold N1 better than Galaxy A9 2018?

  1. Wireless chargingYes · Galaxy A9 2018: No
  2. Pixel density403 ppi vs 392 ppi+3%
  3. Screen-to-body ratio85.5% vs 80.1%+7%

Why is Galaxy A9 2018 better than Bold N1?

  1. RAM4 GB vs 6 GB+50%
  2. Main camera16 MP vs 24 MP+50%
  3. NFCNo · Bold N1: Yes
  4. Battery capacity3,500 mAh vs 3,720 mAh+6%
  5. Rear cameras1 vs 44×
  6. Max video1080p vs 4K
  7. Selfie camera13 MP vs 24 MP+85%
  8. CPU frequency2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+5%
  9. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 vs Wi-Fi 5+25%
  10. Bluetooth4.1 vs 5+22%
  11. Thickness8.6 mm vs 7.8 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

BLU Bold N1BLU Bold N1≈ $1904.8
Design
Weight182 g183 g
Thickness8.6 mm7.8 mm
Height158.7 mm162.5 mm
Width74.1 mm77 mm
Back—Glass
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5—
ColoursRaven Black—
Display
Screen size6.4″6.3″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,340 px2,220 px
Pixel density403 ppi392 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz—
Peak brightness—380 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85.5%80.1%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6771V Helio P70Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process12 nm—
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUMali-G72 MP3Adreno 512
Memory
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera16 MP24 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8—
Main sensor size1/2.8"—
Rear cameras14
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Optical zoom—2×
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera13 MP24 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity3,500 mAh3,720 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging18 W—
Wireless chargingYesNo
Wireless charging power10 W—
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth4.15
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0—
USB version22
Satellite navigation—GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYes—
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayRear
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassproximity, accelerometer, gyro, compass, fingerprint
Software
OS at launchAndroid 9.0 (Pie)Android 9.0 Pie
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—Samsung Experience 9.0
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