Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.7 in | 6 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 172 g | 189 g |
| Released | Feb 2017 | Nov 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is ahead on battery, ram (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.7 inches | 6.0 inches, 99.2 cm2 (~75.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density) |
| Protection | 2.5D Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 510 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 256GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM |
| Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, AF | 16 MP, f/1.9, PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR, Phase Detection Auto-Focus | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9 | 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Features | Beautifying effects | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (charges in under 100 minutes) | 18W wired (Fast charging) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 156.5 x 77.2 x 7 mm (6.16 x 3.04 x 0.28 in) | 162.9 x 80.7 x 6.9 mm (6.41 x 3.18 x 0.27 in) |
| Weight | 172 g | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy C9 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 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, January | 2016, October |
| Status | Released 2017, February | Discontinued |
| Released | — | 2016, November |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro — 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro versus 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro — 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro versus 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro — 172 g for the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro versus 189 g for the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro — Feb 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro versus Nov 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro 7/10.
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