Side-by-side technical data
Gionee Elife E8 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
Comparison between Gionee Elife E8 and Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Gionee and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Elife E8 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Gionee Elife E8, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 490 ppi
- against 367 ppi
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,560 px
- against 1,920 px
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,500 mAh
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 5.0
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Weight
- 200 g
- against 210 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Elife E8 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR G6200 | Qualcomm Adreno 510 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 and 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Elife E8 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold | White, Black, Gold, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 9.6 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 82.3 mm | 80.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 161.7 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 200 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 73.5 % | 75.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.4 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Elife E8 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
| Talk time | 39 h | — |
| Standby time | 500 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Elife E8 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px Best value | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 490 ppi Best value | 367 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3.817 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, AMOLED |
Sensors
| Specification | Elife E8 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Elife E8 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Elife E8 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Elife E8 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.33 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.18 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.55 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Elife E8 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Elife E8 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-A900F, SM-A9000 |
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