In 2015, Apple is giving a tough competition to Samsung with their launches of new mobile devices. Both flagships are expanding their versions, with Apple releasing its iPhone 6s Plus and Samsung Galaxy launching its premium A9 series. Popular for their large screen size and amazing performances, 6S Plus and A9 are destined as essential selections for anyone willing to shop for a trendy phablet. Check out the comparisons between Apple's 6S Plus and Samsung's A9, and get to know who stands first in the race!
Display: Samsung Galaxy A9's AMOLED display screen is 6-inch, giving it a brighter appearance and better space, whereas, 5.5-inch screen of iPhone 6S Plus provides 1080x1920 pixels resolution and Retina HD display. But still, iPhone 6S Plus is better as it is also incorporated with 3D Touch feature.
Body and Design: The 6.23-inch tall iPhone 6S Plus is crafted with strong aluminum metal body with 7.3mm thickness and 192g weight. Galaxy A9 is built of metal, offering 7.4mm thickness and 8gm weight. Though design of 6S Plus is remarkable, A9's design too is appealing.
Apple is the winner on basis of body and design, where Samsung needs to showcase more development.
Specifications: iPhone 6S Plus features A9 chipset, 2GB RAM, brilliant performance, Proactive Menu, and advanced SIRI (digital supporter), whereas, Galaxy A9 operates Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, 3GB RAM, Qualcomm 652 Processor Snapdragon and powerful performance. Though RAM of 6S Plus is less than A9, it stands higher in productivity experience.
Camera: The camera of Apple's iPhone 6S Plus is just magnificent as it includes iSight rear camera of 12MP, 5MP selfie-shooter in front and can capture 4K videos; however, Samsung Galaxy A9 sports 8MP front camera and 13MP rear camera. Apple also offers high standard quality images and videos than A9 that still needs to increase its picture quality.
Battery: Unfortunately, 6S Plus has a week battery charging of only 2750mAh than its opponent Galaxy A9 which is packed with better battery efficiency of 4000mAh. As Samsung approaches with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 tech, it is more valuable when it comes to battery.
Final Verdict: Though Apple holds a higher price for its 6S Plus model with $750 for 16GB and $950 for 128GB, than Samsung Galaxy A9's availability at around $500-$600, but the former is worth buying due to its overall classy presentation.