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Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9 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 Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB) 21Points
6.3"
OLED

1080x2424

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB) Compare Google Pixel 9 X
6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 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!

Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)} 21 Advantages Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB) vs Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+198 grams (6.93 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs201 grams (7.04 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)4%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+(dual camera) 50MP + 48MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+1/1.31" inches95%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 10.5MP31%
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)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+4700 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+27W80%
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/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2424 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels63%
Higher resolution screen
421 PPIvs+514 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.3"vs+6.4"2%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.7 (aperture)vs+f/1.5 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+ANT+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
Type-C reversible connectorvs+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

30 Common items in both devices
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (111GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
ModelPixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9 GUR25Galaxy Note9 (Exynos) Dual-sim (6GB RAM), Samsung Crown
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)(Global, International)United Arab Emirates
(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
BrandGoogleSamsung
Release date8/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/20248/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 152.8 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum 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

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Display typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2424 pixels (20:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)421 PPI514 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
HDR10
2.5D glass
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0 / 2.5

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)ARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1224019 (v10)
Geekbench: 4489 (v6)
AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8)
Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 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 / Upload3000/1024 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/1.7123°1/2.55"PDAF
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF 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 and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)10.5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4320x2432 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 length20mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo 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

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
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

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4700 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 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: Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
• Google Cast
• Colors: Black, Copper, Purple, Blue
• S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth)
• Samsung Pay
• Samsung DeX

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 128GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)0.381W/kg (head), 1.509W/kg (body)
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