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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB) vs Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Google Pixel 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8 X Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB) 14Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9 X
6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

11mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 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!

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB) vs Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)} 21 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+1440x2960 pixels64%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+514 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs424 PPI
+6.4"3%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.5 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.7 (aperture)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
201 grams (7.04 ounces)vs+187 grams (6.55 ounces)7%
Lighter
HDR10vs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches95%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 11MP35%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4000 mAhvs+4575 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+30W100%
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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

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

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Note9 (Qualcomm) SM-G9600/DS (6GB RAM), Samsung CrownGoogle Pixel 8 G9BQD
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilChina
(Latin America), Brazil, China
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date8/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/201810/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)
Weight201 grams (7.04 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
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

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)514 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10
2.5D glass
Always-On Display
2000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 15
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 2.5feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Nona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8)
Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10)
Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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)
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels11 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4064x2648 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4575 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 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: Black, Copper, Purple, Blue
• S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth)
• Samsung Pay
• Samsung DeX
• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.96W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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