Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X2

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/9/2018 6:28 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:13 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 X Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB) 39Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(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!

39 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	vs	2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	528MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+128GB (111GB available)1032 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (110MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)82% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1440x2960 pixels10 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+514 PPI76% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	292 PPI
+6.4"100% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	WVGA (800x480)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)47 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50 apps (Windows Mobile)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps166 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh167% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
201 grams (7.04 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)30% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

10 Common items in both devices

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

+3 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
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Model	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Xperia X2
Other model names	Galaxy Note9 (Exynos) Dual-sim (6GB RAM), Samsung Crown	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2i, X2a, SE Vulcan
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Sony Ericsson
Release date	8/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018	1/5/2010
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)	54 x 110 millimeters (2.13 x 4.33 in)
Weight	201 grams (7.04 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	514 PPI	292 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10 2.5D glass Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional Titanium
Firmware update	Android 10	Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 2.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8) Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1	512MB (110MB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	QVGA (320x240)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV9
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
Sensors	Accelerometer 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 Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-41
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	640 hours (26.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
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	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Copper, Purple, Blue • S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth) • Samsung Pay • Samsung DeX	• Colors: Elegant Black, Modern Silver • 4GB SanDisk microSD included • Touch focus • DLNA • Pocket Office • Stereo FM via software update • Videocall functionality via software update • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.381W/kg (head), 1.509W/kg (body)	feature not registered