Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) and CAT S31. 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) | CAT S31 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A9000 | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch - Rugged | |
Height | 161.7 mm | 146 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater height than CAT S31. |
Width | 80.9 mm | 74.42 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater width than CAT S31. |
Depth | 7.4 mm | 12.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
Weight | 200 g | 200 g | Both phones are the same weight. |
Body Colour | Gold | Pink | Pearl white | - | |
Body Material | Metal, Gorilla glass | - | |
Protection | - | Shockproof, dustproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | CAT S31 is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.33 W/kg (body) | 1.649 W/kg (body), 0.799 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | CAT S31 |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Full HD Super AMOLED | IPS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 4.7" | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger screen size than CAT S31. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better screen resolution than CAT S31. |
Display Format | Full HD | HD | |
Pixel Density | 367 ppi | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Super Bright Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | CAT S31 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | Qualcomm | |
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Processor Number | - | MSM8909 | |
Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has higher processor core quantity than CAT S31. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 | - |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | CAT S31 |
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RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has more RAM than CAT S31. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 16 GB | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has more internal memory than CAT S31. |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | CAT S31 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better camera resolution than CAT S31. |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | - | |
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 | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better front camera resolution than CAT S31. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | - | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | CAT S31 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | Both phones have the same battery capacity. |
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Standby Time | - | 912 hours | |
Talk Time | - | 1800 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Talk: up to 1800 min Standby: up to 912 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | CAT S31 |
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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 7.0 Nougat | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | CAT S31 |
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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 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | |
4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | - | |
NFC | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | CAT S31 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+ | - | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, WMV, H.264 | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | CAT S31 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | - | |
Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), guaranteed upgrade to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Dual microphones, Wet Touchscreen Operation, Glove Touchscreen Operation | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | - | Yes |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | CAT S31 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.2 m | |
Max Height of Shock Resistance | - | 1.8 m | |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 55 °C | |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -30 °C |