Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 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)
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
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4 Advantages 
21 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Full HD (1920x1080) |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| 4G LTE-A |
| +22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
| Model | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A9 2016 A910F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A9 Pro Duos | Mi Redmi Note 9 M2003J15SG Global version (NFC) |
| Country or region available |         (Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 5/1/2016 | 5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 80.9 x 161.7 millimeters (3.19 x 6.37 in) | 77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in) |
| Weight | 210 grams (7.35 ounces) | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6" inches | 6.53" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 367 PPI | 395 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | 450nits[typ] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
| System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 11 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 11 / 12 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) |
| 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: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 32GB (24GB available) | 128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
| 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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 300/150 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,28) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| 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 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm118° 2MP macro f/2.41.75µmAF 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.7µm |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 | 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-A910F/DS) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.3 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | 29mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.06" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| 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 | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 35 hours (1.5 days) | 33 hours (1.4 days) |
| Standby | 429 hours (17.9 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
| 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 • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Pay • ANT+ | • Colors: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White • 22.5W charger (18W phone support) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.84W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.62W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body) | 0.8W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body) |