Side-by-side technical data
Meizu 15 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S9
Comparison between Meizu 15 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Meizu and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 15 Plus | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 5.7 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.3 | 2.8 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu 15 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 24 W
- against 15 W
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 8.5 mm
Samsung Galaxy S9, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 570 ppi
- against 494 ppi
- Weight
- 163 g
- against 177 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 15 Plus | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 8895 | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G71 MP20 | — |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 184,706 | 250,156 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 418 | 559 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,429 | 1,840 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 × 2.5 GHz Mongoose M2 and 4 × 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core: 4×2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 (EMEA); 4×2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver (USA/LATAM and China). |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 400 GB Best value | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | 15 Plus | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Black, Yakin | Black, Blue, Grey, Lavender, Red, Gold, Ice |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 78.3 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Body Height | 153.8 mm | 147.7 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 163 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81 % | 83.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.3 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | 15 Plus | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 24 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | 15 Plus | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.95″ Best value | 5.8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,960 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 494 ppi | 570 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, 3D Touch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | 15 Plus | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 15 Plus | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 15 Plus | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 15 Plus | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.63 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.96 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.36 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.18 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 200 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 15 Plus | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | 15 Plus | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-G960F, SM-G960, SM-G960U, SM-G960W, SM-G9600, SM-G960U1, SM-G960N, SCV38, SM-G960X, SC-02K |
Features
| Specification | 15 Plus | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Bixby natural-language commands |
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