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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) vs Sony Xperia Pro-I phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Pro-I X Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) 06Points
6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Pro-I

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 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) vs Xperia Pro-I} 26 Advantages Sony Xperia Pro-I
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs211 grams (7.39 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)20%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP198%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (109GB available)vs+512GB (455GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT PLSvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1644x3840 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
403 PPIvs+643 PPI60%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.4"vs+6.5"2%
Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/1" inches180%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAhvs+4500 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+30W67%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
LED flash
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Sony Xperia Pro-I
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ModelGalaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Xperia Pro-I
Other model names갤럭시 A9 Pro SM-G887NTKASKO, Galaxy A8sSony Xperia Pro-I (XQ-BE62, XQ-BE42, XQ-BE72, XQ-BE52)
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSony
Release date12/1/201812/2/2021, Announced: 10/26/2021
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)72 x 166 millimeters (2.83 x 6.54 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)211 grams (7.39 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 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Sony Xperia Pro-I
Display typeTFT PLSOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI643 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
HDR BT.2020

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Sony Xperia Pro-I
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 13
User InterfaceOne UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Sony Xperia Pro-I
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 616 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 725985 (v9)
Geekbench: 3540 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 51fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Sony Xperia Pro-I
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
eMMC 5.1
512GB (455GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Sony Xperia Pro-I
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 26)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Europe version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Asia version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedAmerica version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Europe version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Asia version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20
VoLTE
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Europe version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Asia version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Sony Xperia Pro-I
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
24 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
5MP depth f/2.2
(quad camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.450mm1/2.9"PDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF
0.3MP depth TOF3D
Main camera resolution5632x4224 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/1" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel2.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps4K@24/25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Zeiss optics
Exmor RS

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Sony Xperia Pro-I
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Sony Xperia Pro-I
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Dynamic vibration system
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Sony Xperia Pro-I
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + 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 [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Sony Xperia Pro-I
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Sony Xperia Pro-I
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging30W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Sony Xperia Pro-I
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, Gradient Black, Blue
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Frosted Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Sony Xperia Pro-I
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.601W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)feature not registered
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