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Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 3 X Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) 17Points
6"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) X
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) vs Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+32GB (24GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)12%
Thinner
vs8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+6"5%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/3" inches3%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3200 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
200 grams (7 ounces)vs+168 grams (5.88 ounces)19%
Lighter
367 PPIvs+386 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

23 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR3
Super AMOLED
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
(back) 13MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
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ModelGalaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Other model namesGalaxy A9 Duos A9000, Galaxy A9-6Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9002 (Dual-sim)
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
feature not registered
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/1/20169/4/2013
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)80.9 x 161.7 millimeters (3.19 x 6.37 in)79.2 x 151.2 millimeters (3.12 x 5.95 in)
Weight200 grams (7 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI386 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens31mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gesture
Gyroscope
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Pay
• ANT+
• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Dual Shot camera
• S-Voice
• Dropbox 50GB
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.19W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.183W/kg (head), 0.548W/kg (body)0.29W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)
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