Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Vs OnePlus 3T: Which 6GB RAM phone is better?
The amount of RAM offered by a smartphone is a very important factor in determining the device's performance. Higher the RAM, better will be the multitasking and smooth performance while doing complex tasks. Recently, Samsung has launched its first 6GB RAM smartphone in India making it difficult for the user to decide which one to choose from : Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro or OnePlus 3T with Snapdragon 821 and the latest Android Nougat OS. In this article, we will compare these two premium smartphones helping the users in taking a right buying decision.
1. Design and Display :
Both the smartphones sport a premium and well-crafted look with metallic unibody but Galaxy C9 pro is slimmer (6.9mm) by 6 percent than OnePlus 3T. On the other hand OnePlus 3T being lighter in weight, is comfortable to carry. Though both of them have sturdy build, they are still prone to accidental slips as they have metallic backs. In terms of display, the phablet Samsung C9 pro features a bigger 6-inch FHD AMOLED display (with 367ppi pixel density) providing better user experience while playing games, watching videos and reading whereas OnePlus 3T sports a 5.5-inch FHD AMOLED display (with 401ppi pixel density). Both of them flaunt fingerprint sensor on their respective home buttons on the front panel.
2. Performance and Storage :
In terms of configuration and performance, OnePlus 3T scores better as it is powered by the top-of-the-line and latest 2.35GHz quad core Snapdragon 821 processor in comparison to Galaxy C9 Pro which supports a 1.9GHz octa-core Snapdragon 653 chipset. Hence, 3T will deliver better performance while gaming or multitasking though both of them are equipped with 6GB RAM. OnePlus 3T is available in two variants- having 64GB and 128GB storage but lacks the expandable option and Galaxy C9 Pro comes with 64GB storage which can be expanded upto 256GB using microSD card. On the software front, both of them run on Android Marshmallow operating system but an upgraded Android Nougat update is only available for OnePlus 3T.
3. Camera :
For photography, both the phones are well equipped with 16 Megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 16 Megapixel front facing camera for selfies and video calling. The selfie camera does not have flash, hence they do not deliver good results in low light conditions.
4. Battery and Connectivity :
C9 Pro is fuelled by a 4000mAH battery with fast charging support whereas 3T is powered from a 3400mAH battery with dash charging which charges the device upto 60% capacity in 30 minutes. Since the phones have latest and fast processors and high resolution displays, they should have had better battery life. In terms of connectivity, both of them support 4G VoLTE.
| Model | Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro | OnePlus 3T |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.0 Inch Full HD Super AMOLED display, 1080p resolution (367ppi) | 5.5-Inch Full HD IPS TFT Display, 1080p resolution (401ppi) |
| Dimensions | 162.9x80.7x6.9 mm, 189 gms | 152.7x74.7x7.3 mm, 158 gms |
| Processor | quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 653, Adreno 510 Graphics | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821, Adreno 530 GPU |
| Software | Android v6.0 Marshmallow OS with Touchwiz UI | Android Noughat with Oxygen OS |
| Internal Storage | 64GB, with an expandable option upto 256GB via microSD card slot | 64GB/128GB, No MicroSD card slot |
| Camera | Rear 16MP with LED flash ; Front 16MP | Rear 16MP with LED flash ; Front 16MP |
| Battery | 4000 mAh with Quick Charging | 3400 mAh with Dash Charging |
| Additional Features | , Metal Unibody, Fingerprint sensor, Dual 4G Sim | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection, Metal Unibody, Fingerprint sensor, 4G Dual SIM LTE |
| Connectivity | 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS | 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB |
| Price | 36,900 INR | 29,999 INR |
Conclusion :
Both these smartphones are a great choice and its really difficult to select among the two. If you are looking for a bigger display screen, then Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is the right choice so that the user can have a great experience while watching media or movies on the smartphone. For enhanced gaming needs or other intensive tasks, Oneplus 3T is recommended as it is equipped with powerful configuration with Snapdragon 821 and 6GB RAM and the latest Nougat 7.0 OS.
