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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB) vs Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Honor 400 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Honor 400 X Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB) 22Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9 X
6.55"
AMOLED

1264x2736

200
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 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)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB) vs 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)} 21 Advantages Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+1440x2960 pixels23%
Higher resolution screen
vs1264x2736 pixels
+514 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs460 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.5 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP65 certified
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.63GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (111GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)98%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
201 grams (7.04 ounces)vs+184 grams (6.44 ounces)9%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)21%
Thinner
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
6.4"vs+6.55"2%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.4" inches82%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 50MP5 times
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 SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4000 mAhvs+5300 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+66W3 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-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 [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Note9 (Qualcomm) SM-G9600/DS (6GB RAM), Samsung CrownHuawei Honor 400 DNY-NX9
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilChina
(Latin America), Brazil, China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungHonor
Release date8/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/20185/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/2025
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)74.6 x 156.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.16 in)
Weight201 grams (7.04 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP65 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1264x2736 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)514 PPI460 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10
2.5D glass
Always-On Display
5000nits[peak]
HDR8

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 15
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 2.5MagicOS 9

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.63GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Single-core)
3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 720 (676MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8)
Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 854878 (v10)
Geekbench: 3133 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
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)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps2000/1024 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 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 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
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
(dual camera)
200 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: 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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels50 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 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)Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 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/LE5.4 + 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 [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5300 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging66W Wired fast charging
5W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
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: Midnight Black, Meteor Silver, Desert Gold, Tidal Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.96W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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