Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) and the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Price | $6,699 | $38 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 75W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 210 g | 167 g |
| Released | Mar 2016 | Sep 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) is ahead on our rating, battery, ram (max), screen size. Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is ahead on wired charging, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.0 inches | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~73.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (FHD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass (market dependent) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo; Experience UI 9 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie (One UI) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 510 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
| Internal | 32GB eMMC 5.1, 4GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.8", AF, OIS | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/1.9 | 8 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash (Latin America model) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging | 5V/1.35A (6.75W) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 80.9 x 7.9 mm (6.37 x 3.19 x 0.31 in) | 151.7 x 75 x 8 mm (5.97 x 2.95 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 210 g (7.41 oz) | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass, market dependent), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Announced | March 2016 | August 31, 2016 |
| Status | Released May 2016 | — |
| Released | — | September 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) versus 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) — 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) versus 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime — 210 g for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) versus 167 g for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime — Mar 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) versus Sep 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) or the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 6/10.
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