Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB review: worth buying?
Created date: 2018-09-30 22:10:07, Updated date: 2020-04-16 15:11:57
We comprehensively evaluated the Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB from the perspective of performance, user-friendliness, how easy it is to hold, and more. If you want to know how its battery, camera function, and CPU stack up, check it out now! We included a wide range of perspectives.
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Aspect | Score |
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The ease of carrying around and portability | 79/100 |
Ease of taking it in and out | 63/100 |
Ease of handling usability | 32/100 |
Ease of typing in | 43/100 |
Ease of reading and handling | 82/100 |
Basic performance and process performance | 100/100 |
Multitasking performance | 90/100 |
General rating | 60.9/100 |
Review of the product design of the Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB
Rating of the ease of carrying it around and getting it in and out of bags or pockets
When deciding whether to buy an Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB, the first important factor is its size. Smartphones are used daily, and so it is important how easily they can be carried around and pulled out of bags or pockets. This review assesses how easy it is to carry the Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB around and put it away.
Ease of grasping it in your hand to carry around
The "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" is easily held with one hand, and its size allows it to be firmly held. It is small enough to be held in one hand together with things like a wallet, but this may be a bit difficult for ladies with small hands.
Ease of carrying it around when placing it in your pocket
It doesn't feel strange even when you put the "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" in a pocket. In addition, when sitting on a chair with the phone in a pocket, it can be kept comfortably as it doesn't get caught on one's clothes or body.
Ease of getting it in and out of your pocket
Sometimes taking the "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" out of your pocket doesn't go so well as it gets caught on fabric easily. It's safe to assume that some people will find it stressful that it is difficult to take it out smoothly.
Ease of getting it in and out of your bag
The "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" is a size that allows you to take it in and out of your bag and use it with ease. Also, since it is compact, even if your bag is small it won't get too bulky which is convenient.
Assessment of user-friendliness and ease of handling
It is important to consider the ease of using the phone in one hand. It can be said that it would be very useful if it is easier for you to send emails and instant messages or answer calls using one hand while cooking or using your computer. Here, we have reviewed the Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB by focusing on the ease of using it in one hand and the ease of typing in letters.
Ease of grasping the phone in one hand
To many people, the "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" is of a size which allows it to be operated with one hand. Still, for people with small hands, it may be a bit difficult to do so. It becomes slightly larger when a case is added, and depending on the person, I think this may make it slightly harder to operate with one hand.
The weight you feel when using the phone with one hand
The "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" feels too heavy to operate with one hand, so the device wouldn't be a good choice even if you are just going to use it for a short period of time. We suggest that you hold it tightly with both hands as it may hurt your hands if you use it with just one hand for an extended period of time.
Ease of pushing the upper button on the screen using one hand
When using the "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" with just one hand, it is quite difficult to press the button on the screen edge. We suggest you operate the device with both your hands rather than pushing your luck with just one hand.
The size of the buttons on the App
The buttons on the "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" are displayed quite large. Because of this, it is difficult to press something by mistake and it feels very easy to use. Even with games that use small buttons, it's difficult to press something by mistake making it very easy to play.
Ease of typing in letters using the flick function
Inputting keys with one hand with the "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" can be done but this grip tends to feel unstable. Because of this sometimes you can drop it carelessly when trying to type quickly. If you take your time when typing though you will be unlikely to drop it.
Ease of typing in letters using the keybord funtion
I think it is easy to use the buttons on the "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" as they are displayed in large sizes. However, it is difficult not to make typos when typing at high speeds. I don't think you will feel it difficult to type if you are careful when typing.
Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use
Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use
For people who use their smartphone on a daily basis, high performance is a rather important factor. When the performance is not good enough, then, for example, applications don't work as they should or the screen is difficult to see, and this causes stress. This review looks at whether the performance of the Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB is suitable for making phone calls, messaging, or using SNS.
The size of the letters and the ease of operation
Because the display of the "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" is much larger than ordinary phones, characters are displayed quite large. Therefore, it is suitable for reading long bodies of text and exchanging long messages while doing research.
Ease of reading sentences
Since the "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" displays characters smoothly, it can display them beautifully. Even when viewing small characters, the jaggedness of the character outline is not at a level seen during normal viewing and is displayed very naturally. Because of this, it is difficult for your eyes to become tired and make the phone suitable for reading long bodies of text.
The beauty of the overal screen
The "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" can display photos and videos beautifully. While people with good eyes can see jagged outlines when they look at the display up close, it is not really something of concern.
Ease of writing sentences
The "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" has enough screen space even when typing and the screen is hidden by the on screen keyboard. Because the sentences being typed can be seen clearly, the phone's screen size makes it suitable for typing and editing large bodies of text such as office documents.
Does it have sufficient performance to make calls and send emails?
Whether it be a phone call, mail, or during a chat, the "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" provides smooth performance. Even when using the phone in demanding situations, you can use the phone comfortably since there will usually be no lag.
Does it have sufficient performance to search for things and using Social Networks?
If it is just SNS such as Facebook and Instagram, and some internet searches, the performance is enough. As a result, you will hardly ever find yourself frustrated or annoyed when using this phone.
Does it have sufficient performance to do other tasks while searching for things and using Social Networks?
Even if you start multiple apps at the same time or switch between apps frequently, you will have smooth performance. It can be said that the performance is more than enough if you just do research and SNS.
Summary of Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB performance and functions
The size and weight of the Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB
The body of the "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" is 80.9mm wide, 161.7mm long, and 7.4mm thick. Also, the screen size is 6.0inch, and it weighs 200.0g. Compared to normal smart phones, it has quite an impressive size. It is easy to see and operate due to the large screen, but you can almost forget about using it with one hand. It is quite heavy and not really suitable for operating with one hand.
Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB | Galaxy J1 Ace 8GB | Samsung Z3 (2015) 8GB | |
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Color | Pearl White/Midnight Black/Champagne Gold/Pink | White/Black/Blue | Black/Silver/Gold |
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 80.9mm x 161.7mm x 7.4mm | 67.6mm x 130.1mm x 9.5mm | 70.0mm x 141.6mm x 7.9mm |
Weight | 200.0g | 131.0g | 137.0g |
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Display of the Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB
The "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" has a Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920. Compared to normal smart phones, its screen is relatively beautiful. It shows great images even when up close, such as when using it for VR.
Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB | Galaxy J1 Ace 8GB | Samsung Z3 (2015) 8GB | |
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Display size | 6.0inch | 4.3inch | 5.0inch |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen resolution (width x height) | 1080 x 1920 | 480 x 800 | 720 x 1280 |
Pixel density | 367ppi | 216ppi | 293ppi |
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The battery life of the Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB
The "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" has a battery capacity of 4000.0mAh. Compared to normal smart phones, it has quite a high-capacity battery.
Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB | Galaxy J1 Ace 8GB | Samsung Z3 (2015) 8GB | |
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Battery capacity | 4000.0mAh | 1900.0mAh | 2600.0mAh |
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The processing capability of the Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB
The "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" uses the Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 CPU with 1.8GHz+1.4GHz×8(8.0-cores). The memory capacity is 3.0GB. The CPU processing performance is average. This level of processing is perfectly fine for games and Internet searches. It is slightly lacking in terms of high-capacity processing such as 3D games, but there are no real issues for normal usage. In addition, it has slightly more memory, which is more than adequate for general use. Most games can probably be comfortably enjoyed. Although I feel it may be slightly inadequate for 3D games, overall, there is no problem.
Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB | Galaxy J1 Ace 8GB | Samsung Z3 (2015) 8GB | |
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Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 | Spreadtrum SC9830,Marvell PXA1908 | Spreadtrum SC7730 |
CPU specs | 1.8GHz+1.4GHz×8(8.0-cores) | 1.5GHz×4(4.0-cores) | 1.3GHz×4(4.0-cores) |
RAM size | 3.0GB | 1.0GB | 1.0GB |
Storage size | 32.0GB | 8.0GB | 8.0GB |
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The camera of the Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB
The "Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB" has a back camera with 13.0MP. The front camera has 8.0MP. Its rear camera has slightly better performance compared to normal smart phones. While there are times when I feel it is lacking, it is able to take pictures with satisfactory quality almost all the time. The front camera performance is also roughly the same as a standard smartphone. The image quality for longer distance photography is less than satisfactory, but on the whole, there are no issues with short distance photos.
Galaxy A9 (2016) 32GB | Galaxy J1 Ace 8GB | Samsung Z3 (2015) 8GB | |
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Rear-camera resolution | 13.0MP | 5.0MP | 8.0MP |
Front-camera resolution | 8.0MP | 2.0MP | 5.0MP |
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