Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A9000 | SM-A520F | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 161.7 mm | 146.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Width | 80.9 mm | 71.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Depth | 7.4 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
Weight | 200 g | 159 g | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
Body Colour | Gold | Pink | Pearl white | Gold-sand | Peach-cloud | Black-sky | Blue mist | Sand gold | |
Body Material | Metal, Gorilla glass | Metal, glass | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.33 W/kg (body) | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.522 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Full HD Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 5.2" | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD | |
Pixel Density | 367 ppi | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | - | |
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Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | 1.9 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 | - |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | - | 23.1 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
Sensor Type | - | CMOS | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.9 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 28 mm | - | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama | Food mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | - | Quick Launch |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
Sensor Type (Front) | - | CMOS | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/1.9 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
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Talk Time | - | 960 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min Active online usage (3G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs Playback (video): up to 19 hrs Playback (audio): up to 53 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 78 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+ | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, WMV, H.264 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), guaranteed upgrade to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Fast Charging |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP68 |