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Samsung has just announced the Galaxy Note 9, and it’s loaded with premium tech. From that stunning 6.4-inch display to the 4,000mAh battery, which supports both Quick Charge 4.0 and wireless charging, it’s clear Samsung wanted the Galaxy Note 9 to stand out from the rest of the pack, including its own Galaxy S9+.
If you’re curious about how it really compares to Samsung’s other big-screened flagship, ZDNet has done the legwork and compared the two, spec by spec. But we didn’t stop there; we took two other popular handsets — the OnePlus 6 and Huawei P20 Pro — and pitted them against the Galaxy Note 9, as well. Check out the chart below to see how all four stack up.
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We also have another comparison chart, here, that pits the Galaxy Note 9 against the Galaxy S9+, Google Pixel 2 XL, and Moto Z3.
| GALAXY NOTE 9 | GALAXY S9+ | ONEPLUS 6 | HUAWEI P20 PRO |
| Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 2.35GHz quad-core |
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 2.8GHz octa-core |
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 2.8GHz octa-core |
Processor: Hisilicon Kirin 970 2.4GHz octa-core |
| Display: 6.4-inch (1440×2960-pixel resolution) Super AMOLED |
Display: 6.2-inch (1440×2960-pixel resolution) Super AMOLED |
Display: 6.28-inch (1080×2280-pixel resolution) Optic AMOLED |
Display: 6.1-inch (1080×2240-pixel resolution) AMOLED |
| OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
OS: Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
| RAM: 6GB/8GB |
RAM: 6GB |
RAM: 6GB/8GB |
RAM: 6GB |
| Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB internal with microSD expansion card slot |
Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB internal with microSD expansion card slot |
Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB internal |
Storage: 128GB internal |
| Cameras: 12-megapixel rear f/1.5 and f/2.4 super speed dual pixel OIS camera with dual aperture and 12-megapixel telephoto f/2.4 OIS camera; 8-megapixel f/1.7 front-facing camera |
Cameras: 12-megapixel rear f/1.5 and f/2.4 super speed dual pixel OIS camera and 12-megapixel telephoto f/2.4 OIS camera; 8-megapixel f/1.7 front-facing camera |
Cameras: 16-megapixel rear f/1.7 OIS dual camera with 20-megapixel f/1.7 camera ; 16-megapixel f/2.0 front-facing camera |
Cameras: 40-megapixel rear f/1.8 OIS triple camera with 20-megapixel f/1.6 OIS camera and 8-megapixel f/2.4 OIS camera; 24-megapixel f/2.0 front-facing Leica camera |
| Water and dust rating: IP68 |
Water and dust rating: IP68 |
Water and dust rating: N/A |
Water and dust rating: IP67 |
| Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, ANT+, GPS, and NFC |
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, ANT+, GPS, NFC |
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band, WiFi Direct); Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, GPS, NFC |
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band, WiFi Direct); Bluetooth 4.2 BLE, GPS, NFC |
| Sensors: Accelerometer, Baromete, Fingerprint, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall, Heart Rate, Proximity, RGB Light, Iris, and Pressure |
Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall, Heart Rate, Proximity, RGB Light, Iris, Pressure |
Sensors: Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
Sensors: Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color spectrum |
| Battery: 4,000mAh non-removable with Quick Charge 4.0 and fast wireless charging |
Battery: 3,500mAh non-removable with Quick Charge 3.0 and fast wireless charging |
Battery: 3,300mAh non-removable with fast charging |
Battery: 4,000mAh non-removable with fast charging |
| Dimensions: 158.1mm x 73.8mm x 8.5mm and 189g |
Dimensions: 158.1mm x 73.8mm x 8.5mm and 189g |
Dimensions: 155.7mm x 75.4mm x 7.8mm and 177g |
Dimensions: 155mm x 73.9mm x 7.8mm and 180g |
| Colors: Ocean Blue, Lavender Purple, Metallic Copper, and Midnight Black |
Colors: Midnight Black, Lilac Purple, Coral Blue, and Titanium Gray |
Colors: Midnight Black, Mirror Black, Silk White, and Amber Red |
Colors: Twilight, Black, Midnight Blue, and Pink Gold |
| Pricing: Starts at $999 |
Pricing: Starts at $840 |
Pricing: Starts at $529 |
Pricing: Starts at $780 |
Preorders for the Galaxy Note 9 start Aug. 10, with availability Aug. 24. The 128GB model will go for $999.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, Samsung, Target, Walmart ,and other retailers. The 512GB model will be at AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, US Cellular, and Samsung for $1,249.99.
Be sure to browse our other Galaxy Note 9 coverage for a fuller picture on how this device is ideal for not only consumers but also business and enterprise users:
Meet Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9: S Pen advancements, big storage at 512GB for $1,249.99 Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 unpacked: Should you upgrade for 512GB at $1,249.99? Nine reasons the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is best for business Seven new ways to use Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 Bluetooth S Pen
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