Huawei P9 Plus
#2494
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
#3406Category Breakdown
Huawei P9 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Performance
72.456.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
82.880.4
Battery
26.421.0
Build
76.278.4
Connectivity
66.262.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
48.541.3
Summary
- The Huawei P9 Plus features a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels compared to the 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), which has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the P9 Plus is powered by the Kirin 955 chipset with 4GB RAM, while the A3 utilizes the Exynos 7870 with 2GB RAM, resulting in superior multitasking capabilities for the P9 Plus.
- The camera on the P9 Plus includes a dual 12 MP setup, offering versatility, whereas the A3 has a single 13 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity is also notably different, with the P9 Plus having a 3400 mAh battery compared to the A3's 2350 mAh, indicating longer usage time for the former.
- Both devices run on Android Marshmallow, but the P9 Plus is upgradable to Nougat, while the A3 can be upgraded to Oreo.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the P9 Plus using Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and an aluminum back, while the A3 features Gorilla Glass 4 on both front and back, contributing to a premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei P9 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
Versions: VIE-L09 (Single SIM); VIE-L29 (Dual SIM)
Versions: A320FL (Europe); A320F (UAE, TUR); A320F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A320Y/DS (LATAM, IDN, THA); A320Y (NZL, MEX). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.5"
4.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 955 (16 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T880 MP4
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF12 MP B/W, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm
13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.9, AF
8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
2350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 38% in 30 min
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.3 x 75.3 x 7 mm (6.00 x 2.96 x 0.28 in)
135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm (5.33 x 2.61 x 0.31 in)
Weight
162 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors
Haze Gold, Quartz Grey, Ceramic White
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7 (Nougat), EMUI 5
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer