Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 3.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016), if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 386 ppi
- against 367 ppi
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 189 g
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7420 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 |
| 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 | 1.95 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 80,989 |
| 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 CPU with 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 and 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold | Gold, Rose Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 80.7 mm |
| Body Height | 156.6 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 182 g Best value | 189 g |
| Usable Surface | 74.5 % | 75.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | — | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 22 h | — |
| Music playback time | 44 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super 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 Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | — | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual 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 B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38 | 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 B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB Type-C |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.13 W/kg Best value | 0.79 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.62 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A8100, SM-A810F, SM-A810YZ, SM-A810S | SM-C9000, SM-C900F, SM-C9008, SM-C900Y |
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