Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
#3097Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Performance
66.457.1
Camera
47.427.9
Display
82.882.8
Battery
28.126.9
Build
93.177.8
Connectivity
59.663.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.343.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) features a larger 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Galaxy J7 (2017) has a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display at the same resolution but with a higher pixel density of approximately 401 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A9 is powered by the Snapdragon 652 chipset with a higher clock speed, compared to the Exynos 7870 in the J7, which may result in better overall performance.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the A9 includes optical image stabilization (OIS), enhancing photo quality in low light.
- The A9 also has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the J7's 3600 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the A9 runs Android 5.1.1 (upgradable to 6.0.1), while the J7 comes with Android 7.0 (upgradable to 9.0), providing a more recent software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass and aluminum materials, but the A9 is slightly heavier at 200g versus the J7's 181g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: J730F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J730FM/DS (UAE, Russia)
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 510
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.7 x 80.9 x 7.4 mm (6.37 x 3.19 x 0.29 in)
152.5 x 74.8 x 8 mm (6.00 x 2.94 x 0.31 in)
Weight
200 g
181 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Pink
Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass