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Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) vs Xiaomi 17 (1TB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) vs Xiaomi 17 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 17 X Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) 04Points
6"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.3"
AMOLED

1220x2656

50
MP

50mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 17 (1TB)

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)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) vs 17 (1TB)} 30 Advantages Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+4.61GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)183%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+16GB LPDDR5X4 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (24GB available)vs+1TB (964GB available)39 times
More internal storage for applications and files
200 grams (7 ounces)vs+191 grams (6.69 ounces)5%
Lighter
16 millionvs+68 billion4249 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1220x2656 pixels56%
Higher resolution screen
367 PPIvs+464 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"vs+6.3"5%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches129%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 50MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+7000 mAh75%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED / LTPO AMOLED
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+14 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)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
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ModelGalaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
Other model namesGalaxy A9 Duos A9000, Galaxy A9-6Xiaomi 17 25113PN0EC (Xiaomi 16)
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date1/1/20169/27/2025, Announced: 9/25/2025
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)80.9 x 161.7 millimeters (3.19 x 6.37 in)71.8 x 151.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.95 in)
Weight200 grams (7 ounces)191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Screen size6" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1220x2656 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI464 PPI
Colors16 million68 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Dragon Crystal Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered3500nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 16
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHyperOS 3

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC) (3nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.61GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 840 (1.2GHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 3492566 (v11)
Geekbench: 11228 (v6.5)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR316GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)1TB (964GB available)
UFS 4.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
50MP telephoto f/2.060mm1/2.76"0.64µmPDAFOIS2.6x-optical-zoom
50MP ultrawide f/2.417mm102°1/2.76"0.64µm
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered8K@30fps (HDR)
4K@30/60fps (HDR10+
10-bit Dolby Vision/HDR
10-bit LOG
1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps
720p@1920fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels50 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)21mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res audio
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more4 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh7000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging100W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 3+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
22.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
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, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Pay
• ANT+
• Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, White

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
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)feature not registered
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