Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) vs Motorola Moto X (XT1056)

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

2/25/2018 8:10 PM, updated: 8/9/2020 7:34 PM

Compare Motorola Moto X XSamsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

02PointsMotorola Moto X (XT1056)Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

32bit Dual

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)

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33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)	vs	2 Advantages Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
+2.8Ghz 64bit Octa-Core155% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7Ghz 32bit Dual-Core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+64GB (51GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)22% Thinner	vs	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+1440x2960 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+531 PPI70% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+6.2"32% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP130% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 10.5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2.55" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+f/1.5 (aperture)60% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G+ LTE-A) 1200 Mbps11 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh59% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + 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, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+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	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)45% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

4G+ LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

3.5mm jack

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)	Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
Model	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)	Moto X (XT1056)
Other model names	Unlocked Galaxy S9+ G965U (Snapdragon)	Sprint Motorola Moto X1 XT1056, Motorola Ghost XFON
Country or region available	USA	USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	February, 2018	September, 2013
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.8 x 158.1 millimeters (2.91 x 6.22 in)	65.3 x 129.3 millimeters (2.57 x 5.09 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min	Not supported
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)	Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
Operating system	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)	Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Gold 1.7Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Silver	1.7Ghz Dual-Core Krait 300
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630	Qualcomm Adreno 320
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
Display	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)	Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	531 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass
Display features	60Hz, HDR10	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)	Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
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	100/50 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	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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE Cat3 (Bands 2)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
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+, LTE
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-G965U)	Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
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
Camera	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)	Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephotof/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	10.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	30mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)	Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)	Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)	Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
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
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)	Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
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 Temperature
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, White - Motorola Assist - 1.4µm pixel size camera - ClearPixel camera - Google Drive 50GB - HAC M3/T3 - WiFi hotspot - Java framework
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)	Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) Quick Charge 2	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	780 minutes \| 13 hours \| 0.5 day
Standby	feature not registered	34560 minutes \| 576 hours \| 24 days
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)	Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.78W/kg (head) \| 1.59W/kg (body)	1.39W/kg (head) \| 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered