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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Weight
- 189 g
- against 200 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 510 | Qualcomm Adreno 510 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.95 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 80,989 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 and 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) | 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 A9 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold, Pink | Gold, Rose Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 80.9 mm | 80.7 mm |
| Body Height | 161.7 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 189 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75.9 % Best value | 75.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.4 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 367 ppi | 367 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3.817 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, AMOLED | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (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, 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 B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | 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 American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.33 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.18 W/kg Best value | 0.79 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.55 W/kg Best value | 1.62 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A900F, SM-A9000 | SM-C9000, SM-C900F, SM-C9008, SM-C900Y |
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