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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.1 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Talk time
- 33 h
- against 20 h
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.0
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 515 ppi
- against 367 ppi
- Weight
- 153 g
- against 210 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | Samsung Exynos 7420 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 510 | Mali-T760 MP8 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A72 cores at 1.8 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.4 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 cores and four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold | Black, Gold, Silver, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 80.9 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 161.7 mm | 154.4 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 153 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75.9 % | 76.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging |
| Talk time | 33 h Best value | 20 h |
| Music playback time | 109 h Best value | 66 h |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ Best value | 5.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,560 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 367 ppi | 515 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, AMOLED | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 Best value | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B40 | 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, ANT+, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.22 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.44 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.62 W/kg | 0.29 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.32 W/kg | 0.66 W/kg Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A9100, SM-A910F | SM-G9287C, SM-G9287, SM-G928A, SM-G928F |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Galaxy S6 edge+ Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Smart voice assistant, Samsung Pay |
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