Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) vs Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)

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

8/30/2016 3:23 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 11:07 PM

Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)

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!

25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+32GB (24GB available)85% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)42% Thinner	vs	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+367 PPI58% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6"50% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	4G WiMAX
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
210 grams (7.35 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)60% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage 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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

15 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+8 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Other model names	Galaxy A9 2016 A910F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A9 Pro Duos	Sprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung Soju
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2016	5/8/2011
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	80.9 x 161.7 millimeters (3.19 x 6.37 in)	63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)
Weight	210 grams (7.35 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	75/25 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,28) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	WiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	35 hours (1.5 days)	6 hours
Standby	429 hours (17.9 days)	428 hours (17.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Pay • ANT+	• Colors: Black • Contour Display with curved glass screen • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.62W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)	feature not registered