Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/1/2016 8:59 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:59 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Plus X Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287) Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)12% Lighter
7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)6% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+515 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+5.7"4% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP24% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+24 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 A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
Other model names	Galaxy A7 Duos 2016 4G, Galaxy A7 6	Galaxy S6 Edge Plus SM-G9287 for China, Samsung Zen
Country or region available	Philippines, Taiwan	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2016	8/21/2015
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.1 x 151.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.96 in)	75.8 x 154.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.08 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	ARM Mali-T760 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 17, 25, 26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	28 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back • ANT+	• Colors: Gold, Silver • Gorilla Glass 4 back panel • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) • S-Voice natural language • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)	Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.223W/kg (head), 1.437W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.414W/kg (head), 0.547W/kg (body)	0.291W/kg (head), 0.661W/kg (body)