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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB) vs Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)

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

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Compare Motorola One Action X Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB) 27Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Motorola One Action (XT2013-4) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9 X
6.3"
IPS

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 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-N960F/DS 128GB)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB) vs One Action (XT2013-4)} 5 Advantages Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)5%
Thinner
vs9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x2960 pixels57%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2520 pixels
+514 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs435 PPI
+6.4"2%
Larger screen
vs6.3"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.55" inches10%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.8" inches
+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
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
+4000 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
+15W50%
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.
vs10W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+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
vsP2i certified
201 grams (7.04 ounces)vs+176 grams (6.16 ounces)14%
Lighter
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 12MP + 16MP + 5MP36%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 12MP50%
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 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer

27 Common items in both devices
128GB (111GB available) / 128GB (116GB available)
UFS 2.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
Dual-LED flash
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)
ModelGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)One Action (XT2013-4)
Other model namesGalaxy Note9 (Exynos) Dual-sim (6GB RAM), Samsung CrownLenovo One Action XT2013-4 (Single-sim), Moto One Action
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)United Arab Emirates
(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date8/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/201810/31/2019, Announced: 8/16/2019
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)71.2 x 160.1 millimeters (2.8 x 6.3 in)
Weight201 grams (7.04 ounces)176 grams (6.16 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-resistantP2i certified: water repellent nano-coating

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.4" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)514 PPI435 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10
2.5D glass
Always-On Display
2.5D glass

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 11
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 2.5Android One

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 9609 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz)ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8)
Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 148748 (v7)
Geekbench: 5271 (v4.4)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (116GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
(triple camera)
12 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.214mm
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 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 lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.25µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Mono sound (not stereo)
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
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-N960F/DS 128GB)Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)
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
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W Wired charging
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-N960F/DS 128GB)Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Denim Blue, Pearl White, Aqua Teal
• Moto Actions, Moto Display
• Silicon case included
• Back video camera records horizontally with the phone upright

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)Motorola One Action (XT2013-4)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.381W/kg (head), 1.509W/kg (body)feature not registered
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