Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) vs Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) vs Huawei Mate 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5.9"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
20
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim)
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6 Advantages 
16 Advantages | 25 Common items in both devices |
| Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
| 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| 16 million |
| 1080x1920 pixels |
| Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| (front) 8MP |
| +18 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) | Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | |
| Model | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) | Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A9 2016 A9100, Galaxy A9 Pro Duos | Huawei Mate 9 MHA-L29, MHA-L00, MHA-TL00, Huawei Manhattan |
| Country or region available |   China, Hong Kong |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Huawei |
| Release date | 4/1/2016 | 12/1/2016 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 80.9 x 161.7 millimeters (3.19 x 6.37 in) | 78.9 x 156.9 millimeters (3.11 x 6.18 in) |
| Weight | 210 grams (7.35 ounces) | 190 grams (6.65 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-A9100) | Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6" inches | 5.9" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 367 PPI | 373 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) | Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | |
| System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) | Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) | Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (24GB available) | 64GB (53GB available) |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) | Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 600/150 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 | CDMA 800 (L29/L00), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | MHA-L29/MHA-L00 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHA-TL00 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat12 MHA-L29/MHA-L00 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) MHA-TL00 model: LTE 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
| 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, LTE-A | GPRS, 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 network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800 (L29/L00), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) | Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2 |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5952x3348 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical 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 on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) | Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) | Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) | Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 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 |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) | Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) | Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 35 hours (1.5 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | 429 hours (17.9 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) | Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | |
| 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, 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: Black, White, Gray, Silver, Gold, Brown • Metal body • EMUI 5.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Leica optics camera • Fast battery charging |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) | Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.41W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.834W/kg (head), 0.613W/kg (body) | feature not registered |