Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/25/2018 12:18 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:14 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 4 X Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C) Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

3.7mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3220
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1440x2960 pixels16% Higher resolution screen	vs	1440x2560 pixels
+531 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	515 PPI
+6.2"9% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP52% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/2.55" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+f/1.5 (aperture)47% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP117% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 3.7MP
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3220 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)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+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
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+176 grams (6.16 ounces)7% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

30 Common items in both devices

8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
Other model names	Galaxy S9+ Duos G965F/Dual-sim (Exynos)	Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Octa-core 4G, Samsung Muscat
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018	10/10/2014
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)	78.6 x 153.5 millimeters (3.09 x 6.04 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	531 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10 Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5433 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz)	ARM Mali-T760 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 252276 (v7), 321850 (v8) Geekbench: 9110 (4.2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	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) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	31mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	Autofocus
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
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	3.7 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1440 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	22mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
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 (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
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 ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Humidity Proximity sensor SpO2 Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3220 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX • Samsung Gear VR • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Samsung TouchWiz UX • S Pen stylus • S-Voice natural language • Dropbox 50GB • Samsung Gear S compatible • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.23W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.294W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body)	0.366W/kg (head), 0.568W/kg (body)