Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)

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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
PHONES
Phone Names Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 401, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat6 300/50 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28, 38, 40 -A910F/DS-
Launch
Announced2016, March. Released 2016, May2015, December. Released 2016, January
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Body
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Dimensions161.7 x 80.9 x 7.9 mm (6.37 x 3.19 x 0.31 in)161.7 x 80.9 x 7.4 mm (6.37 x 3.19 x 0.29 in)
SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight210 g (7.41 oz)200 g (7.05 oz)
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
Size6.0 inches, 99.2 cm2 (~75.9% screen-to-body ratio)6.0 inches, 99.2 cm2 (~75.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Platform
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
GPUAdreno 510Adreno 510
OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), Experience UI 9Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Memory
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal32GB 4GB RAM32GB 3GB RAM
 eMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Main Camera
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Single16 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.8", AF, OIS13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Selfie camera
Single8 MP, f/1.98 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack YesYes
35mm jackYesYes
Loudspeaker YesYes
Comms
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)GPS, GLONASS, BDS
RadioFM radio, RDS, recordingFM radio, RDS, recording
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Features
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
 ANT+ Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)ANT+
Battery
Charging18W wired18W wired
Music playUp to 109 h-
Talk timeUp to 33 h (3G)-
TypeLi-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Misc
ColorsWhite, Black, GoldPearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Pink
ModelsSM-A9100, SM-A910F, SM-A910FSM-A900F, SM-A9000
PriceAbout 300 EURAbout 200 EUR
SAR-1.19 W/kg (head)     1.33 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.62 W/kg (head)     1.32 W/kg (body)0.18 W/kg (head)     0.55 W/kg (body)
Tests
Battery life- Endurance rating 103h
Camera- Photo / Video
Display- Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.817 (sunlight)
Loudspeaker- Voice 65dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 65dB
Performance- Basemark OS II 2.0: 1529Basemark X: 15290
OUR TESTS
Battery (old)-Endurance rating 103h
Camera-Photo / Video
Display-Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.817 (sunlight)
Loudspeaker-Voice 65dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 65dB
Performance-Basemark OS II 2.0: 1529Basemark X: 15290