Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
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Xiaomi Poco X2
#1467Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
Xiaomi Poco X2
Performance
66.477.5
Camera
47.466.2
Display
82.883.6
Battery
33.730.6
Build
78.491.0
Connectivity
60.554.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.958.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) features a 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Poco X2 has a larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the A9 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 652 chipset, whereas the Poco X2 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 730G, offering better efficiency and graphics performance.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the A9 Pro having a 16 MP rear camera and the Poco X2 boasting a 64 MP quad-camera setup, allowing for more versatile photography options.
- Battery capacity is higher in the A9 Pro at 5000 mAh compared to the Poco X2's 4500 mAh, though the latter supports faster charging at 27W.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the A9 Pro on Android 6.0.1 (upgradable to 8.0) and the Poco X2 on Android 10 (upgradable to 11), reflecting a more modern software experience in the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
Xiaomi Poco X2
General
Release Date
2016
2020, February 04
Announced
2016
2020, February 04
Description
Also known as Samsung A9 Pro Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as Xiaomi POCO X2 Special Edition
Display
Size
6"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 500 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 618
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.8", AF, OIS
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.9
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
27W wired, 100% in 68 min
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)
165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8 mm (6.51 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
210 g
208 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Atlantis Blue, Matrix Purple, Phoenix Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.08 W/kg (head) 0.62 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 (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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
GPS, GLONASS, 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 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass