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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) vs Sony Xperia XZ
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) and Sony Xperia XZ: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Sony.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.8 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 2,900 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Usable Surface
- 75.9 %
- against 70.9 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 8.1 mm
Sony Xperia XZ, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 367 ppi
- Weight
- 161 g
- against 200 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 510 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.15 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 and 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) | Quad-core processor with 2x2.15 GHz Kryo and 2x1.6 GHz Kryo cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold, Pink | Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 80.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 161.7 mm | 146 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 161 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75.9 % Best value | 70.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.4 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 2,900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 17 h 30 min |
| Standby time | — | 610 h |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ Best value | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 367 ppi | 424 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3.817 :1 | 1,349 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, AMOLED | Gorilla Glass 4, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, 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 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, aptX, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Type-C, DLNA |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | 0.81 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.33 W/kg | 0.35 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.18 W/kg Best value | 0.85 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.55 W/kg Best value | 1.2 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 450 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, aptX, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A9 (2016) | Xperia XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A900F, SM-A9000 | F8331, F8332, SO-01J, SOV34, 601SO |
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