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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy Note9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Note9, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 516 ppi
- against 404 ppi
- Resistance Features
- IP68, Stylus Support
- against IP48
- Body Thickness
- 8.8 mm
- against 9.7 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,947,517
- against 315,447
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Note9 | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.74 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 315,447 | 2,947,517 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 559 | 3,234 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,840 | 10,059 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × 2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 (EMEA); or 4 × 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver (USA, LATAM, and China). | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,459 |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Note9 | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Copper, Lavender, Blue, Black, White | Black, Cream, Lavender, Green, White, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 9.7 mm |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 123.9 mm |
| Body Height | 161.9 mm | 161.4 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 201 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % | 89.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, Stylus Support Best value | IP48 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 210 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 4.5 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Note9 | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Wireless Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 49 h 10 min |
| Wireless charging power | 10 W | 20 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Note9 | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 4:3 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,050 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,848 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,960 px Best value | 2,448 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 516 ppi Best value | 404 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.531 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Stylus Support | Hole-Punch Notch, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, 120Hz, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Mohs Level 1, Anti-reflective coating, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, Touchscreen, Secondary Display |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 5.5″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Note9 | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Note9 | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Note9 | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Note9 | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 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, 4G LTE B71 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, UMTS, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.1, Samsung DeX, ANT+, DLNA, FM Radio | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.29 W/kg | 1.23 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.03 W/kg Best value | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.38 W/kg Best value | 0.82 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.51 W/kg | 1.21 W/kg Best value |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 200 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Note9 | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, 32-bit/384kHz Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Note9 | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy Note9 | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Bixby natural-language commands, Samsung Pay | — |
