Huawei Mate 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Huawei Mate 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Huawei Mate 8 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 185 g | 210 g |
| Released | Nov 2015 | Mar 2016 |
Summary: Huawei Mate 8 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) is ahead on battery, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Huawei Mate 8 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|
| Type | IPS-NEO LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 6.0 inches | 6.0 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (FHD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | Approximately 83% | — |
Platform
| Huawei Mate 8 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.0 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo; Experience UI 9 |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T880 MP4 | Adreno 510 |
Memory
| Huawei Mate 8 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 32GB eMMC 5.1, 4GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB |
Main Camera
| Huawei Mate 8 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", PDAF, OIS | 16 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.8", AF, OIS |
| Features | Dual-tone LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Huawei Mate 8 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Huawei Mate 8 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging (18W) | 18W fast charging |
Body
| Huawei Mate 8 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 157.1 x 80.6 x 7.9 mm | 161.7 x 80.9 x 7.9 mm (6.37 x 3.19 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 185 g | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame |
| Colors | Champagne Gold, Moonlight Silver, Space Gray, Mocha Brown | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Huawei Mate 8 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Huawei Mate 8 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|
| Announced | November 2015 | March 2016 |
| Status | Available. Released January 2016 | Released May 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Huawei Mate 8 or Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) — 4,000 mAh for the Huawei Mate 8 versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016).
Which is lighter, Huawei Mate 8 or Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)?
Huawei Mate 8 — 185 g for the Huawei Mate 8 versus 210 g for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016).
Which is newer, Huawei Mate 8 or Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) — Nov 2015 for the Huawei Mate 8 versus Mar 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016).
Is the Huawei Mate 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) rated higher?
We rate the Huawei Mate 8 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) 7/10.
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