Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Samsung Galaxy S9+. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9N. America · 4GB · 64GB · G960
Samsung Galaxy S9+Samsung Galaxy S9+N. America · 6GB · 64GB · G965
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9
N. America · 4GB · 64GB · G960
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Samsung Galaxy S9+
Samsung Galaxy S9+
N. America · 6GB · 64GB · G965
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.8 Ki Cost-effective
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Design and Screen score 6.4Design & Materials 3.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.7Performance & Hardware 3.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.7Camera 3.8Camera
Connectivity score 7.3 Connectivity 3.8 Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery 3.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
123 reviews
9.0
141 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Samsung Galaxy S9+

Specs Samsung Galaxy S9 price compare Samsung Galaxy S9
N. America · 4GB · 64GB · G960 		Samsung Galaxy S9+ prices Samsung Galaxy S9+
N. America · 6GB · 64GB · G965
Inches 5.8" 6.2"
Resolution WQHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 68.7 mm
147.7 mm
8.5 mm 		73.8 mm
158.0 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 163 g 189 g
Micro SnapD. 845
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 845
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 425.451
v10 		425.451
v10
Battery 3000 mAh 3500 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
IMX345 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
IMX345 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date February 2018,
8 years ago 		February 2018,
8 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market N. America N. America

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Size
68.7 mm • 147.7 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.8 mm • 158.0 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 163 g 189 g
Usable surface 84 % 83 %
Materials Glass Glass
Resistance IP68 IP68
Colors
Black
Red
Gray
Cyan
Rose Gold
Black
Gray
Cyan
Rose Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.8" 6.2"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Brightness -- --
Peak brightness -- --
Maximum brightness (HBM) -- --
Density 568 Pixels per inch 531 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.4
Is it comfortable?
9.0
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
8.9
Number of reviews
123 reviews
141 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 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 Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
425.451
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 69% of devices
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425.451
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 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
  • Iris scanner
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.1
9.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.8
8.7
Number of reviews
123 reviews
141 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.5 ƒ/ 1.5
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX345 Exmor RS Sony IMX345 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2.55"
2
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
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 Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung S5K3H1 Samsung S5K3H1
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Pixel size 1.22 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.6" 1/3.6"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
100
Camera
105Photo
91Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
8.2
8.4
Quality of selfies
8.2
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
9.1
Number of reviews
123 reviews
141 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)
  • B14 (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)
  • B46 (TDD 900)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B70 (1700)
  • 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)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 900)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
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)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

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)
  • 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)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

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.

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American measurement

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

 0.260 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body 		0.190 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.2
Quality of the GPS
9.0
9.4
And the WiFi?
9.1
9.3
Number of reviews
123 reviews
141 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3500 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 20%
    Less than half day
  • 45%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 12%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 19%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
123 reviews
141 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 7 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 7 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 22%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
  • 17%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
123 reviews
141 reviews
Prices
From $ 285 --
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