Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) and Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. 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) | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A9000 | H8324 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 161.7 mm | 135 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater height than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
| Width | 80.9 mm | 65 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater width than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
| Depth | 7.4 mm | 12.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Weight | 200 g | 168 g | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Body Colour | Gold | Pink | Pearl white | Black | |
| Body Material | Metal, Gorilla glass | Plastic, aluminium, glass | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68, IP65 | |
| SAR Value | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.33 W/kg (body) | 1.05 W/kg (body), 0.77 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Full HD Super AMOLED | TRILUMINOS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 5" | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Display Format | Full HD | - | |
| Pixel Density | 367 ppi | 483 ppi | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 18:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| HDR | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has HDR. |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 19 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.3" | |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| 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 | 25 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 8x | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama | AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, low-light shots | |
| 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) | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Quick Launch, G lens, BIONZ image processing engine, Quick Capture, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, Anti-distortion shutter, Stereo Recording, Autofocus burst, Predictive Capture (motion / smile) |
| 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 Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/5" | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor R sensor | |
| Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Min Focal Length (Front) | - | 23 mm | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, low-light shots | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 2870 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has fast charging technology. |
| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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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 8.0 Oreo | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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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 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+ | FLAC, LPCM, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, apt-X HD, DSEE HX | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, WMV, H.264 | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | S-Force Front surround, Clear Audio+ |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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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, barometer, gyro sensor, colour spectrum sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), guaranteed upgrade to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | X-Reality engine, PS4 Remote Play, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Stamina, STAMINA Mode, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), 3D Creator, VirtualPhones technology | |
| Android Enterprise Recommended | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP68, IP65 | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |
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