Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A9000 | SM-A720F/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 161.7 mm | 156.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017). |
| Width | 80.9 mm | 77.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017). |
| Depth | 7.4 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Weight | 200 g | 186 g | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Body Colour | Gold | Pink | Pearl white | Gold | |
| Body Material | Metal, Gorilla glass | - | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) is waterproof. |
| SAR Value | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.33 W/kg (body) | 1.33 W/kg (body), 0.21 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 | - | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Full HD Super AMOLED | Full HD Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 5.7" | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A7 (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 Features | - | Always-on display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (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 A7 (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 A7 (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 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 A7 (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 A7 (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 | - | |
| 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 |
| 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 A7 (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. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 3600 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017). |
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| Talk Time | - | 1380 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | - | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1380 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (video): up to 20 hrs Playback (audio): up to 59 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 94 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (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) | Google Android | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-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, 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 A7 (2017) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+ | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, WMV, H.264 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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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, 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) | - |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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