Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
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vivo iQOO Neo
#2247Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
vivo iQOO Neo
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
46.945.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.161.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) features a 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the vivo iQOO Neo has a slightly larger 6.38-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A9 is powered by a Snapdragon 652 chipset, whereas the iQOO Neo utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 845, offering better processing capabilities.
- The A9's camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with OIS, while the iQOO Neo has a more versatile setup with a 12 MP main camera and additional sensors, but lacks OIS.
- Battery capacity is higher in the iQOO Neo at 4500 mAh compared to the A9's 4000 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 22.5W.
- Both devices have a premium build with glass fronts and backs, but the A9 is slightly heavier.
- The A9 runs on an older version of Android (upgradable to Marshmallow), while the iQOO Neo operates on Android 9.0 (Pie), providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
vivo iQOO Neo
General
Release Date
2016
2019
Announced
2015
2019
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.38"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~404 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 630
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.28µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
22.5W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.7 x 80.9 x 7.4 mm (6.37 x 3.19 x 0.29 in)
159.5 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm (6.28 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Weight
200 g
198.5 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Pink
Black, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes