Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
#2028
Xiaomi Redmi K30
#1847Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
Xiaomi Redmi K30
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
47.048.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
58.555.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
62.162.7
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 Redmi K30 has a slightly larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the A9 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 652 chipset, whereas the K30 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 730G, offering better efficiency and graphics performance.
- The camera capabilities are significantly different, with the A9 Pro having a 16 MP rear camera and the K30 boasting a 64 MP main sensor along with additional lenses for versatility.
- Battery capacity is higher in the A9 Pro at 5000 mAh compared to the K30's 4500 mAh, but the K30 supports faster charging at 27W versus the A9 Pro's 18W.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the A9 Pro on Android 6.0.1 (upgradable to 8.0) and the K30 on Android 10 with MIUI 11, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and backs with aluminum frames, though the K30 uses Gorilla Glass 5 for enhanced durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
Xiaomi Redmi K30
General
Release Date
2016
2019, December 20
Announced
2016
2019, December 10
Description
Also known as Samsung A9 Pro Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slots
Also available with 5G
Display
Size
6"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
8 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/1.9
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
27W wired, 100% in 68 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
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), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Blue, Red, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), Experience UI 9
Android 10, MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), Experience UI 9
Android 10, MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes