Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note8
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, ahead on Performance & hardware.
| Category | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy Note8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 246,660
- against 201,065
- Weight
- 189 g
- against 195 g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 559
- against 418
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy Note8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 9810 | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Mali-G71 MP20 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.35 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 246,660 Best value | 201,065 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 559 Best value | 418 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,840 Best value | 1,429 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: EMEA version with 4×2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55; USA/LATAM and China versions with 4×2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver. | Octa-core CPU: EMEA, 4×2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 and 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53; USA and China, 4×2.35 GHz Kryo and 4×1.9 GHz Kryo. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 400 GB Best value | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy Note8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Grey, Purple, Burgundy, Gold, Light Blue | Black, Gold, Grey, Blue, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 73.8 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 158.1 mm | 162.5 mm |
| Weight | 189 g Best value | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.2 % Best value | 83.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy Note8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh Best value | 3,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Talk time | — | 22 h |
| Music playback time | — | 74 h |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy Note8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,960 px | 2,960 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 529 ppi Best value | 521 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.537 :1 Best value | 4.148 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, 3D Touch | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy Note8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy Note8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy Note8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy Note8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, 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 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 | 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, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| 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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Samsung DeX, ANT+, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, Samsung DeX, DLNA, USB Type-C, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 0.78 W/kg | 0.61 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.79 W/kg | 0.56 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.29 W/kg | 0.17 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.35 W/kg | 1.29 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 200 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy Note8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, High-Bitrate Audio Support Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy Note8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G965F, SM-G965U, SM-G965W, SM-G9650, SM-G965U1, SM-G965N, SCV39, SM-G965X, SC-03K | SM-N950F, SM-N950U, SM-N9500, SM-N950U1, SM-N950N, SM-N950W, SC-01K, SM-N950FD |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy S9 Plus | Galaxy Note8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Bixby natural-language commands, Samsung Pay | Bixby natural-language commands, Samsung Pay |
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