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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) and Xiaomi Mi Note 2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Mi Note 2, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Mi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Camera | 4.8 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 3.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,070 mAh
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Diagonal
- 6″
- against 5.7″
Xiaomi Mi Note 2, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 386 ppi
- against 367 ppi
- Weight
- 166 g
- against 210 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Mi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| 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 | 2.35 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 164,904 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A72 cores at 1.8 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.4 GHz. | Quad-core (2 × 2.35 GHz Kryo and 2 × 1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Mi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold | Black, Gold, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 80.9 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Body Height | 161.7 mm | 156.2 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 166 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75.9 % Best value | 74.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Mi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,070 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 33 h | — |
| Music playback time | 109 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Mi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ Best value | 5.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 367 ppi | 386 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 66,800 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, AMOLED | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Mi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Mi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Mi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Mi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS, 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| 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, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.78 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.38 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.62 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.32 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Mi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Mi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A9100, SM-A910F | 2015213 |
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