📱 Model features |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) | Vivo X90 Pro+ (256GB) |
| Model | Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) | X90 Pro+ (256GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy Note9 (Qualcomm) 6GB RAM, Samsung Crown | X90 Pro Plus (V2227A) |
| Country or region available | 
USA | 
(Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Vivo |
| Release date | 8/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018 | 12/6/2022, Announced: 11/22/2022 |
| Depth | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in) | 75.29 x 164.35 millimeters (2.96 x 6.47 in) |
| Weight | 201 grams (7.04 ounces) | 221 grams (7.74 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
🤖 Operating System |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) | Vivo X90 Pro+ (256GB) |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | One UI 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.1 | Funtouch OS (Global)
Origin OS 3 (China) |
⚙️ Processor |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) | Vivo X90 Pro+ (256GB) |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550) (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8)
Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 1262130 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) | Vivo X90 Pro+ (256GB) |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1 | 256GB (221GB available)
UFS 4.0 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📲 Display |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) | Vivo X90 Pro+ (256GB) |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.78" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 514 PPI | 518 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | HDR10
2.5D glass
Always-On Display
Back: Gorilla Glass 5 | 1800nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
100% DCI-P3 |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) | Vivo X90 Pro+ (256GB) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 1200/150 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79) |
| Primary data network | 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 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA |
📷 Camera |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) | Vivo X90 Pro+ (256GB) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephotof/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom | (quad camera)
50 megapixels
64MP periscope telephotof/3.590mm1/2"0.7µmPDAFOIS3.5x-optical-zoom
50MP telephotof/1.650mm1/2.4"0.7µmOIS2x-optical-zoom
48MP ultrawidef/2.214mm114°1/2"0.8µmAF |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 23mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/1.49" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.6µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Zeiss optics
Sony IMX758, IMX989 sensors
14-bit RAW |
📸 Front camera |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) | Vivo X90 Pro+ (256GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm lens | 24mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) | Vivo X90 Pro+ (256GB) |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz | Stereo sound
32-bit/192kHz |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) | Vivo X90 Pro+ (256GB) |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) | Vivo X90 Pro+ (256GB) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
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 (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) | Vivo X90 Pro+ (256GB) |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging
Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | 80W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
50W Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) | Vivo X90 Pro+ (256GB) |
| 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: Black, Copper, Purple, Blue
- S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth integration)
- Samsung Pay
- Samsung DeX | - Colors: Black, Red |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) | Vivo X90 Pro+ (256GB) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |