Samsung Galaxy Note9
#1315
Samsung Galaxy S9+
#1427Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note9
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
50.950.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
75.877.8
Overall
64.864.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note9 features a larger 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 6.2-inch display of the Galaxy S9+, both offering a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Exynos 9810 or Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the Note9 offers configurations with up to 8GB of RAM, while the S9+ maxes out at 6GB.
- The camera systems are similar, with both having a dual 12 MP rear setup and 4K video recording capabilities, although the Note9 has slightly enhanced features for video recording.
- The Note9 is equipped with a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the S9+'s 3500 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both phones run on Android 8.1 (upgradable to Android 10) with One UI 2.5, offering a similar software experience, but the Note9's additional features like the S Pen enhance its functionality.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 5 and an aluminum frame, though the Note9 is slightly heavier at 201g versus the S9+'s 189g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note9
Samsung Galaxy S9+
General
Release Date
2018, August 24
2018
Announced
2018, August 09
2018, February 25
Description
SM-N960F/DS (Global); SM-N960U (USA); SM-N9600/DS (LATAM, Brazil, China)
Versions: G965F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); G965F/DS (Europe, Global Dual-SIM); G965U (USA); G965W (Canada); G9650 (China, LATAM)
Display
Size
6.4"
6.2"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~516 ppi density)
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~529 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China
Exynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China
GPU
Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China
Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@60fps (no OIS/EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS (30fps)
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1440p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable (13.48 Wh)
Charging Details
15W wiredWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.37 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Weight
201 g
189 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Copper, Lavender Purple, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, Pure White, Alpine White
Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue, Polaris Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes