Samsung Galaxy A6s vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A6s
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
Better display
Samsung Galaxy A6s
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy A6s
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6 | 6 |
| Panel Type | PLS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2160 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 402 | 367 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body | 77.7 | 75.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Adreno 510 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 6.0.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Depth | 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | — |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 16 MP, f/1.9 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2, (wide) | 8 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3300 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 109 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 33 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 156.3 | 161.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 183 | 210 |
| Width (mm) | 76.5 | 80.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, October. Released 2018, November | 2016, March. Released 2016, May |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A6s | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A6s and Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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