Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)China · 3GB · 32GB · A9100
Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8Global · 6GB · 64GB · N-950F
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
China · 3GB · 32GB · A9100
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Global · 6GB · 64GB · N-950F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 6.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.2Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.2Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 7.5 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.3
7 reviews
8.8
73 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Specs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) prices Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
China · 3GB · 32GB · A9100 		Samsung Galaxy Note 8 price compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Global · 6GB · 64GB · N-950F
Inches 6" 6.3"
Resolution FHD WQHD+
Usable surface 75% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 80.9 mm
161.7 mm
7.4 mm 		74.8 mm
162.5 mm
8.6 mm
Weight 210 g 195 g
Micro SnapD. 652
Octa-Core 		Exynos 8895
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 73.592
v? 		199.868
v7
Battery 5000 mAh 3300 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K3L2
1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date April 2016,
8 years ago 		August 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Size
80.9 mm • 161.7 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.8 mm • 162.5 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 210 g 195 g
Usable surface 75 % 82 %
Materials Metal Glass
Resistance - IP68
Colors
White

Pink

Champagne
Black

Blue

Gold

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 6" 6.3"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Density 367 Pixels per inch 522 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • sRGB 141%
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Stylus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.3
Is it comfortable?
8.0
8.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
8.8
Number of reviews
7 reviews
73 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895
CPU 4x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 4x Exynos M2 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 510 ARM Mali-G71 MP20

RAM
RAM 3 GB 6 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
73.592
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 37% of devices
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199.868
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.5
8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.2
9.0
Number of reviews
7 reviews
73 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3L2 Samsung
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" --
2
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • 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
  • Dual capture
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.7
Pixel size -- 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
94
Mobile
100
Photo
84
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
7.4
8.2
Quality of selfies
7.7
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
8.8
Number of reviews
7 reviews
73 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.834 W/Kg on head
0.613 W/Kg on body 		0.173 W/Kg on head
1.290 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.410 W/Kg on head
1.360 W/Kg on body 		0.610 W/Kg on head
0.560 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.7
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.7
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.7
9.2
Number of reviews
7 reviews
73 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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3300 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 0%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 86%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 34%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
7 reviews
73 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 7.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 20%
    Once a year
  • 80%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
7 reviews
73 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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