Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) vs Nokia 9 PureView
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Nokia 9 PureView phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.99"
POLED
POLED
1440x2880
12
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3320
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
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32 Common items in both devices |
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm) |
6GB LPDDR4X |
UFS 2.1 |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
HDR10 |
60Hz |
16 million |
+25 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
Model | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) | Nokia 9 PureView |
Other model names | Unlocked Galaxy S9+ G965U (Snapdragon) | Nokia 9 PureView TA-1082, A-1087, TA-1094 |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Nokia |
Release date | 3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018 | 2/1/2019 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.8 x 158.1 millimeters (2.91 x 6.22 in) | 75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in) |
Weight | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) | 172 grams (6.02 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | P-OLED |
Screen size | 6.2" inches | 5.99" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) | 1440x2880 pixels (18:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 531 PPI | 538 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10 Always-On Display | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 10 |
User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 265163 (v7), 344891 (v8) Geekbench: 8393 (4.2) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
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 | 1024/150 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800 (TA-1094), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | TA-1082 version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 TA-1087 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1094 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
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) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 VoLTE TA-1082 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1087 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1094 version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom | (6 cameras) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide 12MP mono 12MP mono 12MP mono 0.3MP TOF 3D |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.9" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.25µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera | PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | 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, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
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 | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
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 Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 3320 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 1.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | 5W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
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, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX • Samsung Gear VR • Samsung Pay | • Colors: Midnight Blue • Android One • Zeiss optics back cameras • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) | Nokia 9 PureView | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.78W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |