Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Metal phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2016 8:57 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 11:08 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Metal X Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
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!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (24GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)5% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+367 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+6"9% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	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]
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
200 grams (7 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)18% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage 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

29 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

Super AMOLED

16 million

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+22 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 2016 (SM-A9000)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
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Model	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy A9 Duos A9000, Galaxy A9-6	Galaxy J7 Metal 2016, Galaxy J7 2016 J710MN/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2016	7/29/2016
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	80.9 x 161.7 millimeters (3.19 x 6.37 in)	76 x 151.7 millimeters (2.99 x 5.97 in)
Weight	200 grams (7 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	267 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 2016 (SM-A9000)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 A9 2016 (SM-A9000)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
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 2016 (SM-A9000)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
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	4.1 + 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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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 • Samsung Pay • ANT+	• Colors: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
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)	1.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)