Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/2/2021 5:24 PM, updated: 5/3/2021 11:54 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) X Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4720
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)

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!

20 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+128GB (108GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+395 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+6.67"11% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/1.72" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)	vs	+210 grams (7.35 ounces)6% Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)32% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
4720 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

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

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
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Model	Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Other model names	小米 BlackShark 3 5G (128GB + 8GB RAM), KLE-H0, KLE-A0	Galaxy A9 2016 A9100, Galaxy A9 Pro Duos
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	3/3/2020	4/1/2016
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)	80.9 x 161.7 millimeters (3.19 x 6.37 in)
Weight	222 grams (7.77 ounces)	210 grams (7.35 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	500nits[typ] HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
System version	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 3.0	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	2000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version (KLE-H0): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version (KLE-A0): LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Global version (KLE-H0): SA/NSA (78) China version (KLE-A0): SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)	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, SA/NSA	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4720 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	429 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
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: Lightning Black, Armor Gray, Star Silver • Always-on display • Stereo speakers • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Pay • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.41W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.834W/kg (head), 0.613W/kg (body)