Realme GT 3 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Realme GT 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/16/2023 6:12 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 4:53 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 X Realme GT 3 (128GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.74"
AMOLED

1240x2772

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB) Compare Realme GT 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 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!

17 Advantages Realme GT 3 (128GB)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR10
+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+6.74"16% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/1.56" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+4600 mAh53% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+240W15 times 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.	vs	15W
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)22% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1240x2772 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels24% Higher resolution screen
451 PPI	vs	+568 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)27% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (111GB available)

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Realme GT 3 (128GB)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)
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Model	Realme GT 3 (128GB)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)
Other model names	Realme GT3 240W RMX3709	Galaxy S9 SM-G9600/DS (Snapdragon) Dual-sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Brazil, China
Brand	Realme	Samsung
Release date	3/17/2023, Announced: 2/28/2023	3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 163.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.45 in)	68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: RGB light notification	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Realme GT 3 (128GB)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.74" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1240x2772 pixels (20:9)	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	451 PPI	568 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	144Hz	60Hz
Display features	500nits[typ], 1400nits[peak] HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz	HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Realme GT 3 (128GB)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 10
User Interface	Realme UI 4.0 / 5.0	One UI 2.5
⚙️ Processor
	Realme GT 3 (128GB)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (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	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1074427 (v9) Geekbench: 3898 (v5.1), 3980 (v6) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 273972 (v8) Geekbench: 8830 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Realme GT 3 (128GB)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Realme GT 3 (128GB)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	2000/1024 Mbps	1200/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) China/India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	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, SA/NSA	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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) China/India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Realme GT 3 (128GB)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.216mm112°1/4"1.12µm 2MP microscope f/3.320mm	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1µm 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	Only digital zoom	Only digital 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	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX890	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Realme GT 3 (128GB)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.09" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Realme GT 3 (128GB)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	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
🔌 Connectivity
	Realme GT 3 (128GB)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + 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, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Realme GT 3 (128GB)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Realme GT 3 (128GB)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4600 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	240W Wired fast charging	15W (9V/167A) 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
	Realme GT 3 (128GB)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 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: Booster Black, Pulse White	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX • Samsung Gear VR • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Realme GT 3 (128GB)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.304W/kg (head), 1.72W/kg (body)