Nokia G20 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Nokia G20 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.52"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5050
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-G9650 128GB)
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24 Common items in both devices |
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (111GB available) |
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Nokia G20 (128GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) | |
Model | G20 (128GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) |
Other model names | Nokia G20 4G TA-1336, TA-1343, TA-1347, TA-1365, TA-1372 | Galaxy S9+ SM-G9650/DS (Snapdragon), SM-G9650/1DL |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | Brazil, China |
Brand | Nokia | Samsung |
Release date | 5/17/2021, Announced: 4/8/2021 | 3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018 |
Depth | 9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76 x 164.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.49 in) | 73.8 x 158.1 millimeters (2.91 x 6.22 in) |
Weight | 197 grams (6.9 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 | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Nokia G20 (128GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.52" inches | 6.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 269 PPI | 531 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 400nits[typ] | HDR10 Always-On Display |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Nokia G20 (128GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 11 |
User Interface | Android One | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Nokia G20 (128GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G35 (MT6765V) (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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 | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 265163 (v7), 344891 (v8) Geekbench: 8393 (4.2) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Nokia G20 (128GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Nokia G20 (128GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) Latin America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) | 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) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat6 Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) Latin America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) | 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) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
๐ท Camera | ||
Nokia G20 (128GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 2MP macro 2MP depth | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0ยตmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4ยตm 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 | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Nokia G20 (128GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Nokia G20 (128GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) | |
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 | FM |
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 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Nokia G20 (128GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) | |
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Nokia G20 (128GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-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 |
๐ Battery | ||
Nokia G20 (128GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5050 mAh | 3500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W Wired charging | 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 |
โ Other features | ||
Nokia G20 (128GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 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 | โข Colors: White Glacier, Blue Night | โข Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray โข Samsung DeX โข Samsung Gear VR โข Samsung Pay |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Nokia G20 (128GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.01W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body) | 0.61W/kg (head), 0.77W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.49W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body) | 0.28W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body) |