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Apple iPhone 13 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 13 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9 X Apple iPhone 13 (128GB) 14Points
6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3240
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB) Compare Apple iPhone 13 X
6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone 13 (128GB)} 14 Advantages Apple iPhone 13 (128GB) vs Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
+3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+174 grams (6.09 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs201 grams (7.04 ounces)
+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)15%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP54%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+20W33%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs15W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
1170x2532 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels44%
Higher resolution screen
457 PPIvs+514 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.1"vs+6.4"5%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.6 (aperture)vs+f/1.5 (aperture)7%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3240 mAhvs+4000 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

32 Common items in both devices
128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (111GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super Retina XDR OLED / Super AMOLED
60Hz
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
OIS: Optical stabilization
+25 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPhone 13 (128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
ModeliPhone 13 (128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Other model namesiPhone 13 (A2631, A2633, A2634, A2635, A2482)Galaxy Note9 (Qualcomm) SM-G9600/DS (6GB RAM), Samsung Crown
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)BrazilChina
(Latin America), Brazil, China
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date9/24/2021, Announced: 9/14/20218/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018
Depth7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)
Weight174 grams (6.09 ounces)201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

iPhone 13 (128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Display typeSuper Retina XDR OLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)457 PPI514 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut
HDR10
2.5D glass
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 13 (128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
System versioniOS 15Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateiOS 18Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0 / 2.5

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 13 (128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core)
4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU (4-core)Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 775519 (v9)
Geekbench: 4645 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8)
Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 13 (128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 13 (128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
A2633 (Global), A2634 (China, Hong Kong), A2635 (Russia) versions:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2631 (Canada, Japan), A2482 (USA) versions:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
A2633 (Global), A2631 (Canada, Japan) versions:
(1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
A2634 (China, Hong Kong), A2635 (Russia) versions:
(1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79)
A2482 (USA) version:
(1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

iPhone 13 (128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"PDAF
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.7µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 13 (128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 13 (128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 13 (128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 13 (128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 13 (128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3240 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 13 (128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Pink, Red
• Apple Pay
• Face ID
• MagSafe
• Colors: Black, Copper, Purple, Blue
• S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth)
• Samsung Pay
• Samsung DeX

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 13 (128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)0.96W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)feature not registered
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