Huawei p9 vs samsung galaxy a5 2017
Table of contents:
The Huawei P9 features an aluminum unibody design
- screen
- Camera
- Processor, memory and operating system
- Comparative sheet
- Autonomy and connectivity
- Conclusions and price
The Huawei P9 features an aluminum unibody design
screen
In the comparison of the Huawei P9 against the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the screen is perhaps the section in which they are more evenly matched. Both have a 5.2-inch with Full HD resolution. In the case of the Huawei P9 with a density of 423 pixels per inch. In the Galaxy A5 2017 the density rises a bit, up to 424 dpi. For the P9, an IPS LCD technology has been used in the panel. This will give it more natural colors than a Super AMOLED one. The brightness is 500 nits and the color saturation is 96%.
The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 has a 5.2-inch panel
Yes, on the contrary, we find a Super AMOLED panel in the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017. To its benefit we can say that this smartphone boasts the “Always on Display” function. In this way, we can see the clock or notifications without having to unlock the phone.
Camera
There are some significant differences in the photographic section that are worth highlighting. We cannot deny that the Huawei P9 wins at this point. The firm teamed up with Leica to create a camera with two sensors of 12 megapixels each, with an f / 2.2 aperture and a focal length of 27 millimeters. One of them is capable of capturing color images. The other sensor puts its emphasis on brightness and image detail. The pixels of each sensor are 1.25 um in size. When combined they are equivalent to points of 1.76 um. According to the company itself, this set results in brighter and sharper shots.
The front camera is where it differs from its rival, which in this case the Galaxy A5 2017 does win. The Huawei P9 has an 8 megapixel sensor without flash. A little further down we will tell you why the Samsung model has it.
The Huawei P9 boasts a dual camera with Leica seal
The Galaxy A5 2017 incorporates a 16 megapixel main sensor with aperture f / 1.9. It also has autofocus and LED flash for photos in low light conditions. In addition, it is capable of recording videos with Full HD resolution. As we said before, it is in the selfie camera where this model stands out above the P9. The smartphone mounts on the front the same 16 megapixel sensor and f / 1.9 aperture as on the rear. In our in-depth test we were able to observe that the camera works at an optimal level. The truth is that we cannot deny that we miss an LED flash for selfies. In any case, despite this detail, it is true that it is one of the best secondary cameras of the moment.
The selfie camera of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is one of the best on the market
Processor, memory and operating system
The two devices perform similarly. The Huawei P9 is powered by an eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 955 processor. In which four of the cores are Cortex A72 working at 2.5 GHz and the other four are Cortex A53 and reach a speed of 1.8 GHz. The graphic section features a Mali T880 MP4 chip. This model is available in several versions according to memory. The most basic version offers 32 GB of internal storage and 3 GB of RAM. There is also another with 64 GB of internal storage and 4 GB of RAM. Both can be expanded by using MicroSD-type cards of up to 128 GB.
The Huawei P9 has an eight-core processor
The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 also boasts of performance. This model houses an eight-core processor running at a maximum speed of 1.9 GHz per core. This chip is accompanied at all times by a 3 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. As in the case of the Huawei P9, this capacity is expandable by means of a microSD card. It should be noted in its favor that this set obtained 3,967 points in the Geekbench test.
Comparative sheet
| Huawei P9 | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
| screen | 5.2 inches FullHD (423dpi) | 5.2, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (424 dpi) |
| Main chamber | 12 megapixel dual camera (monochrome sensor + RGB sensor)
1.25 um pixels |
16 megapixels, f / 1.9, Full HD video |
| Camera for selfies | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels, f / 1.9, Full HD video |
| Internal memory | 32 or 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Extension | Yes, with MicroSD card up to 128 GB (SIM / MicroSD slot) | microSD up to 256GB |
| Processor and RAM | HiSilicon Kirin 955 (Quad Core Cortex A72 at 2.5Ghz + Quad Core Cortex A53 at 1.8Ghz) | Octa-core 1.9GHz processor per core, 3GB RAM |
| Drums | 3,000 mAh
Fast charge 10 minutes = 5 hours of talk time |
3,000 mAh |
| Operating system | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow + Emotion UI 4.1 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Connections | BT 4.2, GPS, WiFi, NFC, USB-C, microUSB | BT 4.2, GPS, USB-C, NFC, WiFi 802.11 b / g / n / ac |
| SIM | nanoSIM | nanoSIM |
| Design | Metal | Metal frames and glass back, Fingerprint reader, Colors: Black / Gold / Blue / Pink |
| Dimensions | 145 x 70.9 x 6.95 millimeters (144 grams) | 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 millimeters (159 grams) |
| Featured Features | fingerprint reader | IP68 protection, Always On Display |
| Release date | Available | Available |
| Price | from 400 euros | 360 euros |
Both the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 and the Huawei P9 are governed by Android 6.0 Marshmallow as standard. The second, even so, can already be updated in Spain to Android 7, the latest version of Google's mobile platform.
Autonomy and connectivity
We are almost reaching the end of this comparison of the Huawei P9 against the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017. As you will see, both models are similar, but they differ in some small details. It happens in this section precisely. Despite both equipping a 3,000 mAh battery, the P9 has fast charging. This means that we can charge the phone for only 10 minutes to enjoy about 5 hours of conversation. This always comes in handy when we are in a hurry or we are away from home.
The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 equips a 3,000 mAh battery without fast charging
In terms of connectivity, both the Huawei and Samsung models are shareable with high-speed 4G networks, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC or 802.11ac WiFi. They also have a USB Type-C port for faster transfers. It is evident that we will have no problem connecting both at home and outside of it.
Conclusions and price
Both phones are practically the same in design and performance. It is in the small details that we find some differences. If you spend the day taking selfies, we recommend that you go for the Galaxy A5 2017. Also, the rear camera will not disappoint you at all. And that the Huawei P9 is dual with Leica seal. The South Korean model is also waterproof, a plus for the summer. From the P9 we can also highlight its battery with fast charge and its panel with IPS LCD technology. In terms of prices they are very similar. The price of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is about 360 euros. The Huawei P9 can be purchased from 400 euros.
