Motorola Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G60S vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.8"
IPS
IPS
1080x2460
64
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)
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9 Advantages 
25 Advantages | 25 Common items in both devices |
| 6GB LPDDR4X |
| UFS 2.1 |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| HDR10 |
| 16 million |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| +18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Model | Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) |
| Other model names | Lenovo Moto G60S XT2133-1-Single-SIM, PAMU0030MX, PAMU0018CO | Galaxy S9+ Duos G965F/Dual-sim (Exynos) |
| Country or region available |     (Latin America), Argentina, Colombia, Mexico |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
| Release date | 8/12/2021 | 3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018 |
| Depth | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.88 x 169.61 millimeters (2.99 x 6.68 in) | 73.8 x 158.1 millimeters (2.91 x 6.22 in) |
| Weight | 212 grams (7.42 ounces) | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Protection against water and others | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.8" inches | 6.2" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2460 pixels (20:9) | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 531 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 450nits[typ] HDR10 | HDR10 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 11 |
| User Interface | My UX | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz) | ARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | Geekbench: 1653 (v5.1) | AnTuTu: 252276 (v7), 321850 (v8) Geekbench: 9110 (4.2) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 Mbps | 1200/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (40) VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.483°1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.480°1.75µm | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash on both cameras | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@240fps | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
| Front flash | LED | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | 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, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) 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 alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 50W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| 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: Ink Blue, Iced Mint • Protective case included | • Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX • Samsung Gear VR • Samsung Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Moto G60S (XT2133-1-SS) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.3W/kg (head), 1.44W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.68W/kg (head), 1.7W/kg (body) | 0.294W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body) |