Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
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vivo Y16
#3137Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
vivo Y16
Performance
66.468.3
Camera
47.419.1
Display
82.856.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
78.465.8
Connectivity
60.555.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.943.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) features a premium build with Gorilla Glass on both the front and back and an aluminum frame, while the vivo Y16 has a plastic frame and back, making it lighter.
- The A9 Pro's 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels compared to the Y16's 720 x 1600 pixels IPS LCD, resulting in better clarity and color vibrancy.
- In terms of performance, the A9 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 652 chipset, providing superior processing capabilities over the Helio P35 in the Y16.
- The A9 Pro also boasts a 16 MP rear camera with OIS, while the Y16 has a dual-camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor and no OIS.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the A9 Pro supports faster 18W charging compared to the Y16's 10W.
- The A9 Pro runs on Android 6.0.1 with an upgrade path to Android 8.0, while the Y16 comes with a more recent Android 12, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
vivo Y16
General
Release Date
2016
2022, September 01
Announced
2016
2022, September 01
Description
Also known as Samsung A9 Pro Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.51"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 510
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.8", AF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.9
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.7 x 80.9 x 7.9 mm (6.37 x 3.19 x 0.31 in)
164 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
210 g
184 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Drizzling Gold, Stellar Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
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 (3CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), Experience UI 9
Android 12, Funtouch 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass