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Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB) vs Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Google Pixel 3 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 3 XL X Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB) 18Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 X
6.3"
POLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)

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Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB) vs Pixel 3 XL (64GB)} 7 Advantages Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+128GB (111GB available)113%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (52GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsP-OLED
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+568 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs522 PPI
+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps17%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G TD-LTE) 1024 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8%
Thinner
5.8"vs+6.3"9%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 8MPvs+(dual front camera) 8MP + 8MP100%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 11vs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
3000 mAhvs+3430 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.

35 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X
UFS 2.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
60Hz
16 million
1440x2960 pixels
(back) 12.2MP
+28 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
ModelGalaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S9 SM-G9600/DS (Snapdragon) Dual-simGoogle Pixel XL3 G013C, Google Crosshatch
Country or region availableBrazilChina
Brazil, China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/201810/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in)76.7 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDP-OLED
Screen size5.8" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)568 PPI522 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
HDR8
Always-On Display
100% DCI-P3

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 12
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 273972 (v8)
Geekbench: 8830 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 258244 (v7), 341814 (v8)
Geekbench: 8088 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (52GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps1024/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixel1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
1080p@120fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
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
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3430 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
โ€ข Samsung DeX
โ€ข Samsung Gear VR
โ€ข Samsung Pay
โ€ข Colors: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.304W/kg (head), 1.72W/kg (body)feature not registered
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