Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)Global · 3GB · 32GB · A720F
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)Global · 3GB · 32GB · SM-A9000
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A720F
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · SM-A9000
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.1
27 reviews
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1 review

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)

Specs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) price compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A720F 		Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) price compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · SM-A9000
Inches 5.7" 6"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 73% useful 75% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 77.6 mm
156.8 mm
7.9 mm 		80.9 mm
161.7 mm
7.4 mm
Weight 186 g 200 g
Micro Exynos 7880
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 652
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 63.254
v? 		73.592
v?
Battery 3600 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K3L2
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-A720F, A720F SM-A9000, A9000

Release Date
Release date February 2017,
7 years ago 		December 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
Size
77.6 mm • 156.8 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
80.9 mm • 161.7 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 186 g 200 g
Usable surface 73 % 75 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Metal
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold
White

Pink

Champagne

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 6"
Type Super AMOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 386 Pixels per inch 367 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.2
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
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Is it comfortable?
8.8
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.3
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Number of reviews
27 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.9 GHz 4x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T830 MP3 Qualcomm Adreno 510

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
63.254
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 18% of devices
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73.592
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 35% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.2
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.8
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.3
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Number of reviews
27 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3L2
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
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Quality of nighttime photos
6.3
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Quality of selfies
7.3
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Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
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Number of reviews
27 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.210 W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body 		0.183 W/Kg on head
0.548 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.240 W/Kg on head
0.710 W/Kg on body 		1.190 W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
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Quality of the GPS
8.5
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And the WiFi?
8.9
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Number of reviews
27 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
3600 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
27 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 8%
    Never
  • 33%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 13%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
27 reviews
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Prices
Prices unavailable
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