Which one is best for you?
The Galaxy Note9 is the successor to the Note8, with a larger screen, bigger battery, faster processor and more. Plus it has a new S Pen that now acts as a remote control. If you’re choosing between these two phones, the S Pen is the most noticeable difference – Note9 has it, the S9 doesn’t.
Both have large screens – though at 6.4 inches, Note9 is ahead by half an inch. And the cameras are similar too – with dual lenses, 2x optical zoom and Dual Aperture that adapts to light levels. But the Note9’s camera has a smarter software that automatically detects flaws – so it’s almost impossible to take a bad picture. And the Note9 – being a later release, has a few other upgrades too, including a more powerful battery.
Whichever you choose, you’re sure to be impressed with its performance.
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Samsung
Galaxy S9
Capture all the action and stretch time with Super Slow-mo video mode – then loop and add music to create awesome GIFs
Take superb pictures even in super low light with a lens that adapts like the human eye
Create and personalise your own animated emoji, and use it to share stories with friends
Use Intelligent Scan to unlock your phone securely with ease – even in low light
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Samsung
Galaxy Note9
Immerse yourself in crystal clear images and video on the 6.4-inch Infinity Display
The dual aperture camera with optical zoom adapts to light just like your eyes, so you can take beautiful pictures day and night
Control your phone remotely from up to 10 metres with the new Bluetooth S Pen
Create and share a fun Augmented Reality version of yourself with AR emojis
| Name | Galaxy S9 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |
Buy the Galaxy S9 |
Buy the Galaxy Note9 |
| Display | 5.8 inch Infinity Display | 6.4 inch Infinity Display |
| Size and weight |
Height: 147.7 mm Width: 68.7 mm Depth: 8.5 mm Weight: 163 grams |
Height: 161.9 mm Width: 76.4 mm Depth: 8.8 mm Weight: 201 grams |
| Rear camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 30 fps or 60fps | 4K video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps |
| Processor |
Octa-core Exynos 9810 |
Exynos 9810 |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Splash, water and dust resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Buy now | Buy the Galaxy S9 | Buy the Galaxy Note9 |