Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Sony Xperia XZ3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Sony Xperia XZ3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9Samsung Galaxy Note 9Global · 6GB · 128GB · N960F
Sony Xperia XZ3Sony Xperia XZ3International · 4GB · 64GB · H8416
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Global · 6GB · 128GB · N960F
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Sony Xperia XZ3
Sony Xperia XZ3
International · 4GB · 64GB · H8416
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.6Design & Materials 6.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.0Performance & Hardware 5.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.1Camera 5.8Camera
Connectivity score 7.6 Connectivity 7.2 Connectivity
Battery score 5.2 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
111 reviews
8.6
15 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Sony Xperia XZ3

Specs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 price compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Global · 6GB · 128GB · N960F 		Sony Xperia XZ3 prices Sony Xperia XZ3
International · 4GB · 64GB · H8416
Inches 6.4" 6"
Resolution WQHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 76.4 mm
161.9 mm
8.8 mm 		73.0 mm
158.0 mm
9.9 mm
Weight 201 g 193 g
Micro Exynos 9810
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 845
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 322.986
v8 		260.000
v?
Battery 4000 mAh 3330 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.5-2.4
SAK2L3
2 		1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Samsung Sony
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date August 2018,
5 years ago 		August 2018,
5 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Sony Xperia XZ3
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Sony Xperia XZ3
Size
76.4 mm • 161.9 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.0 mm • 158.0 mm • 9.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 201 g 193 g
Usable surface 84 % 80 %
Materials Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP68 IP65
IP68
Colors
Black

Blue

Purple

Copper
Black

Silver

Red

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.4" 6"
Type Super AMOLED Oled
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2880 px
Density 514 Pixels per inch 537 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Dynamic Vibration system

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
8.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.6
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
8.5
Number of reviews
111 reviews
15 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 9 9810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU 4x Exynos M3 2.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G72 MP18 Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz

RAM
RAM 6 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
322.986
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 66% of devices
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260.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 63% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.2
9.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.0
8.5
Number of reviews
111 reviews
15 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 19.2 Mpx
Sensor Samsung SAK2L3 Sony Exmor RS
Type ISOCELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.5-2.4 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" --
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens
--
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3H1 Sony Exmor RS
Type ISOCELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.9
Pixel size 1.22 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.6" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
79
Mobile
76
Photo
85
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
8.5
8.2
Quality of selfies
8.5
9.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
8.4
Number of reviews
111 reviews
15 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.230 W/Kg on head
0.850 W/Kg on body 		0.868 W/Kg on head
1.070 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
8.2
Quality of the GPS
9.1
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.0
8.5
Number of reviews
111 reviews
15 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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3330 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 39%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
111 reviews
15 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 7%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 45%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 29%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
111 reviews
15 reviews
Prices
From $ 219 --
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