Side-by-side technical data
Meizu PRO 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
Comparison between Meizu PRO 5 and Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Meizu and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | PRO 5 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.0 | 1.8 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu PRO 5, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 386 ppi
- against 367 ppi
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 200 g
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,050 mAh
- Usable Surface
- 75.9 %
- against 73.3 %
- Display Diagonal
- 6″
- against 5.7″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | PRO 5 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7420 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T760 MP8 | Qualcomm Adreno 510 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.1 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A57 cores at 2.1 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. | 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 | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | PRO 5 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Gold, Silver, Black | White, Black, Gold, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 80.9 mm |
| Body Height | 156.7 mm | 161.7 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 73.3 % | 75.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.4 mm |
Battery
| Specification | PRO 5 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,050 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 24 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
| Music playback time | 48 h | — |
Display
| Specification | PRO 5 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 386 ppi Best value | 367 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3.817 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, AMOLED |
Sensors
| Specification | PRO 5 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | PRO 5 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | PRO 5 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | PRO 5 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B7, 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 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 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, Infrared, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | 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 | 450 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | PRO 5 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | PRO 5 | Galaxy A9 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-A900F, SM-A9000 |
