Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Price | $6,699 | $556 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,050 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 6 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 210 g | 164 g |
| Released | Mar 2016 | Jan 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) is ahead on battery, ram (max), storage (max), screen size. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is ahead on 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, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 6.0 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (FHD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Not specified |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo; Experience UI 9 | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to MIUI 10 based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) | Hexa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 510 | Adreno 510 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 32GB eMMC 5.1, 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.8", AF, OIS | 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/1.9 | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh or 4050 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging | Fast charging (50% in 1 hour mentioned for 4050mAh variant) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 80.9 x 7.9 mm (6.37 x 3.19 x 0.31 in) | 150 x 76 x 8.65 mm |
| Weight | 210 g (7.41 oz) | 164 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame | Aluminum body |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| 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, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | March 2016 | 2016, January 14 |
| Status | Released May 2016 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) versus 4,050 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) — 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) versus 3 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro — 210 g for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) versus 164 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) — Mar 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) versus Jan 2016 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro 7/10.
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