Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
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Xiaomi Mi Note 2
#2279Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Performance
66.472.1
Camera
47.453.0
Display
82.880.2
Battery
28.129.2
Build
93.193.8
Connectivity
59.666.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.350.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) features a larger 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 5.7-inch AMOLED display of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, though both have the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the A9 is powered by the Snapdragon 652 chipset, while the Mi Note 2 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 821, offering better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Mi Note 2 is significantly superior with a 22.5 MP rear camera versus the A9's 13 MP, and it supports 4K video recording, unlike the A9.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Mi Note 2 at 4070 mAh compared to the A9's 4000 mAh, with both supporting 18W charging.
- Both devices have a premium build with glass and aluminum materials, but the A9 is heavier at 200g compared to the Mi Note 2's 166g.
- The A9 runs on an older version of Android (upgradable to Marshmallow), while the Mi Note 2 comes with Android 6.0 and MIUI 8.2, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Version: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition
Display
Size
6"
5.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 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)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
22.5 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4070 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, QC3
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)
156.2 x 77.3 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 in)
Weight
200 g
166 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Pink
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
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 (3CA) Cat12 600/150 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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
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 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8.2
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer