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HTC Bolt vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)

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

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5.5"
SLCD3

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) Compare HTC Bolt X
6"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Bolt

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!

Bolt} 13 Advantages HTC Bolt vs Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+174 grams (6.09 ounces)21%
Lighter
vs210 grams (7.35 ounces)
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+534 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs367 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP57 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
3GB LPDDR4vs+4GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
TFT Super LCD 3vs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"vs+6"9%
Larger screen
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
3200 mAhvs+5000 mAh56%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices
32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (24GB available)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
(back) 16MP
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC BoltGalaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
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ModelHTC BoltGalaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Other model namesSprint HTC Bolt 32GB, HTC Bolt 2PYB2, HTC 2PYB2, HTC AcadiaGalaxy A9 2016 A9100, Galaxy A9 Pro Duos
Country or region availableUSA
USA
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date11/11/20164/1/2016
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 153.59 millimeters (3.04 x 6.05 in)80.9 x 161.7 millimeters (3.19 x 6.37 in)
Weight174 grams (6.09 ounces)210 grams (7.35 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP57 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

HTC BoltGalaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 3Super AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC BoltGalaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC BoltGalaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC BoltGalaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)32GB (24GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC BoltGalaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,12,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

HTC BoltGalaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC BoltGalaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length29mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC BoltGalaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC BoltGalaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC BoltGalaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC BoltGalaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3200 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered35 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registered429 hours (17.9 days)

➕ Other features

HTC BoltGalaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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, Silver
• HTC Sense UI
• HTC BoomSound
• Hi-Res audio
• Slow motion 720p@120fps
• Quick Charge 2.0
• Miracast
• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Pay
• ANT+

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC BoltGalaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.41W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.834W/kg (head), 0.613W/kg (body)
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