Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy J3 (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 J3 (2017) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A9000 | SM-J330FN | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 161.7 mm | 143.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). |
| Width | 80.9 mm | 70.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). |
| Depth | 7.4 mm | 8.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Weight | 200 g | 142 g | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Body Colour | Gold | Pink | Pearl white | Gold | Blue | Black | |
| Body Material | Metal, Gorilla glass | Metal | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.33 W/kg (body) | 1.32 W/kg (body), 0.658 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 | - | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Full HD Super AMOLED | PLS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 5" | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). |
| Display Format | Full HD | HD | |
| Pixel Density | 367 ppi | - | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Features | - | 2.5D Glass | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | Samsung Exynos 7570 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | 1.4 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has higher processor core quantity than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 | - |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 16 GB | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). |
| User Memory | - | 10.5 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 J3 (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 | 13 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| 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 | 5 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 2400 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). |
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| Talk Time | - | 900 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | - | Playback (Music): up to 61 hrs Continuous browsing (3G): up to 12 hrs Playback (video): up to 14 hrs Continuous browsing (4G): up to 14 hrs Talk (3G): up to 900 min Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (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 | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (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 38, Band 40 | |
| 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, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
| 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 J3 (2017) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+ | WMA, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MP4 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, WMV, H.264 | VC-1, MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, MP43, VP8, VP9, H.265, WMV7 |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (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 | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), guaranteed upgrade to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Dual Messenger |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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