Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) vs Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S9 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

2/25/2018 8:07 PM, updated: 8/9/2020 7:35 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 XSamsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

03PointsSamsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models

5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)

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5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+6.2"7% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP98% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+3500 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)16% Lighter
531 PPI	vs	+568 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

55 Common items in both devices

2.7Ghz 64bit Octa-Core

64GB (51GB available)

UFS 2.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

+48 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)	Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
Model	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)	Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
Other model names	Galaxy S9+ G965F (Exynos) Single-sim	Unlocked Galaxy S9 G960U (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	(Europe)	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	February, 2018	February, 2018
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.8 x 158.1 millimeters (2.91 x 6.22 in)	68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)	Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
Operating system	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)	Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
Chipset	64bit - Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810 (10nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.7Ghz Quad-Core Mongoose M3 1.8Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Gold 1.7Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Silver
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP18	Qualcomm Adreno 630
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)	Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	531 PPI	568 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Display features	60Hz, HDR10	60Hz, HDR10
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)	Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	1200/150 Mbps	1200/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat18 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,18,19,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
Calling	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)	Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)	Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephotof/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital 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
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)	Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)	Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)	Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)	Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Iris scanner Heart rate SpO2 Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) ANT+	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Iris scanner Heart rate SpO2 Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) ANT+
Other features	- Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray - Samsung DeX - Curved edge screen - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel - Samsung Gear VR compatible - Samsung Pay - Dolby Atmos - 32bit/384kHz audio - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray - Samsung DeX - Curved edge screen - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel - Samsung Gear VR compatible - Samsung Pay - Dolby Atmos - 32bit/384kHz audio - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)	Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) Quick Charge 2	15W (9V/1.67A) Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) Quick Charge 2
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F)	Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.63W/kg (head) \| 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.294W/kg (head) \| 1.35W/kg (body)	feature not registered