📱 Model features |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
| Model | iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) | Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
| Other model names | iPhone 13 Pro (A2636, A2638, A2639, A2640, A2483) | Galaxy Note9 (Qualcomm) 6GB RAM, Samsung Crown |
| Country or region available | 
(Global, International) | 
USA |
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Release date | 9/24/2021, Announced: 9/14/2021 | 8/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018 |
| Depth | 7.65 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) |
| Weight | 204 grams (7.14 ounces) | 201 grams (7.04 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Stainless steel body, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
🤖 Operating System |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
| System version | iOS 15 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Firmware update | iOS 16 | Android 11 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
| Chipset | 64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-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 controller | Apple GPU (5-core) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 794348 (v9)
Geekbench: 4687 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 60fps (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 |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (109GB available)
NVMe (SSD) | 128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
📲 Display |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
| Display type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.1" inches | 6.4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9) | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 457 PPI | 514 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 1000nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Wide color gamut
True-tone
Oleophobic coating screen | HDR10
2.5D glass
Always-On Display
Back: Gorilla Glass 5 |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 1200/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (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)
VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
mmWave (258, 260, 261) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA, 5G NR | GPRS, 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 network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawidef/1.8120°13mm1/3.6"PDAF
12MP telephotof/2.877mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
0.3MP TOF 3DLiDAR-scanner | (dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephotof/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.9µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@240fps
ProRes RAW
Cinematic mode | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 23mm lens | 25mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | 1/3.6" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound
Dolby Atmos | Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
| USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | proprietary audio output | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Proprietary TV-out | USB Type-C SlimPort® |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wide Band) | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2 |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3095 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 20W Wired fast charging
15W Qi wireless charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 15W Wired fast charging
Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | - Colors: Graphite, Silver, Gold, Sierra Blue
- Face ID
- Apple Pay
- MagSafe | - Colors: Black, Copper, Purple, Blue
- S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth integration)
- Samsung Pay
- Samsung DeX |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.2W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.99W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body) | feature not registered |