Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) compare
The best smartphone comparison tool: compare Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) and choose the best model for you
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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
What is the difference between the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) and Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)? Which one is better? The answers to these questions and many more can be found here in this detailed comparison of the two phones. Discover the differences in specs between these two desirable devices, from screen size to battery life, in the table below. We have all the information you need to choose the best phone for you.
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Common specs
| Brand and model | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) | |
| Rating | (+) | (+) | |
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| Release date | 2016, March | 2018, October | |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 161.7 x 80.9 x 7.9 mm | 6.37 x 6.37 x 3.19 in | 162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm | 6.4 x 6.4 x 3.03 in | |
| Weight | 210 g | 7.41 oz | 183 g | 6.46 oz | |
| Body Build | Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame | ||
| Colors | White, Black, Gold | Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | 3800 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life |
Talking time - Up to 33 h (3G) Music play - Up to 109 h |
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| Approximate price | 300 EUR | 600 EUR |
Screen
| Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Display colors | 16M | 16M | |
| Screen size | 6" inc | 6.3" inc | |
| Screen area | 99.2 cm2 | 100.2 cm2 | |
| Screen format | 16:9 (height:width) | 18.5:9 (height:width) | |
| Screen to body ratio | 75.9% | 80.1% | |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 1920 px | 1080 x 2220 px | |
| Screen PPI /points per inch/ | 367 PPI | 393 PPI | |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Camera and Video
| Rear camera, main | 16 MP, Single | 24 MP, Quad | |
| Camera specs | -16 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.8'', OIS, AF | -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 |
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| Functions | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps | |
| DxOMark Main Score | 88 | ||
| DxOMark Photo | 93 | ||
| DxOMark Video | 77 | ||
| Front camera, selfie | 8 MP, Single | 24 MP, Single | |
| Specifications | 8 MP, f/1.9 | 24 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8'', 0.9µm | |
| Functions | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Performance
| Operating system - OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo); Experience UI 9 | Android 8.0 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Chipset | - Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) | - Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) | |
| Processor CPU | - Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) | - Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260) | |
| Graphics processor GPU | Adreno 510 | Adreno 512 | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) | microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Internal memory | 32 GB, 4 GB RAM | 64/128 GB, 6/8 GB RAM |
Benchmark
| Antutu 7 Total | |||
| GeekBench 6 Single Core | 234 | 317 | |
| GeekBench 6 Multi Core | 721 | 1095 | |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core | 231 | 300 | |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core | 841 | 1336 | |
| GeekBench 4 Single Core | 1300 | ||
| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core | 3796 | ||
| GeekBench 4 RenderScript | 3558 |
Communication and Connectivity
| SIM card | Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
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| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Harmful irradiation |
SAR EU - 0.62 W/kg (head) 1.32 W/kg (body) |
SAR - 0.27 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.35 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body) |
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Music and Audio
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | FM radio | |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Others | - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -Dolby Atmos |
Other features
| Sensors | - Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | - Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
| Other extras |
- ANT+ --Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) - Fast battery charging - |
- ANT+ - --Samsung Pay - Fast battery charging |
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| Versions |
- Also known as Samsung A9 Pro Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slots |
- Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro, Samsung Galaxy A9s Versions: SM-A920F/DS (Global); SM-A9200 (China) |
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