Samsung Galaxy A9 Star

Security Grade

A+

Calculator v1

   Brand: Samsung (Parent: Samsung Electronics)

   Category: Smartphone • Model / Gen: Part of the A Series SM-G8850 (China), SM-G885F (International)

   Release Date: 2018-06-13 • Status: End of life

   Classification Date: 2024-10-31 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	🔗 Proof	Rare occurrences of hardware tampering reported.
Known vulnerabilities	None	🔗 Proof	Minimal known vulnerabilities identified.
Prior attacks	None	🔗 Proof	No significant prior attacks reported.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Regular updates provided during its support lifecycle.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	🔗 Proof	Supports various authentication methods, including biometrics and account integration.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	Utilizes modern encryption protocols for secure communication.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	User data is encrypted using current encryption standards.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	Comprehensive account management features available, including multiple account types.
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	Strong authentication methods, including biometric options (fingerprint, facial recognition).
Brute-force protection	Exist	🔗 Proof	Mechanisms in place to protect against brute-force attacks.
Event logging	Access event logged	🔗 Proof	Logs access events for enhanced security monitoring.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	🔗 Proof	Enforces password complexity requirements post-setup to enhance security.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Property	Details
Operating System & App	Android 8.0 (upgradable to higher versions) (Companion App: Samsung Members, Samsung Health, etc.)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 • GPU: Adreno 512
Memory & Storage	Memory: 4GB or 6GB RAM (depending on the model) • Storage: 64GB (expandable via microSD up to 512GB)
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: 3700 mAh • Power: Wired Fast Charging: 18W • Charging: USB Type-C
Display & Camera	Display: 6.3 inches Super AMOLED Resolution: 2220 x 1080 pixels • Camera: Rear Camera: Dual setup (16MP Wide + 24MP Wide) Front Camera: 24MP
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Mono speaker • Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm • Mass: 191 g