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Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) vs T-Mobile Move

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 vs T-Mobile Move phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare T-Mobile Move X Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) 37Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)

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!

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)} 37 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) vs Move} 2 Advantages T-Mobile Move
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+64GB (51GB available)347 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (150MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)46%
Thinner
vs12.45 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1440x2960 pixels55 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+568 PPI3 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+5.8"107%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 12.2MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+PDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsSupported
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps166 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
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
+3000 mAh131%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)36%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)T-Mobile Move
 
ModelGalaxy S9 (SM-G960U)T-Mobile Move
Other model namesUnlocked Galaxy S9 G960U (Snapdragon)T-Mobile Move
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungT-Mobile
Release date3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/20186/9/2011
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)12.45 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in)57.4 x 110 millimeters (2.26 x 4.33 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
feature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)T-Mobile Move
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.8" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~38.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)568 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)T-Mobile Move
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)T-Mobile Move
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 273972 (v8)
Geekbench: 8830 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)T-Mobile Move
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X512MB
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
512MB (150MB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)T-Mobile Move
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
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-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)T-Mobile Move
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsSupported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)T-Mobile Move
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)T-Mobile Move
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)T-Mobile Move
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)T-Mobile Move
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)T-Mobile Move
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)T-Mobile Move
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
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: Red, Black, Pink
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)T-Mobile Move
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.63W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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