Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) vs Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Motorola Moto G6 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5.9"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)
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30 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4 |
64GB (51GB available) |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
+23 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) | |
Model | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) |
Other model names | Bell/Rogers Galaxy S9 G960W (Snapdragon) | Lenovo Moto G6 Plus (64GB + 4GB RAM), Motorola Evert |
Country or region available | Canada | (Europe) |
Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
Release date | 3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018 | 4/19/2018 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in) | 75.5 x 160 millimeters (2.97 x 6.3 in) |
Weight | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 3 |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.8" inches | 5.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 568 PPI | 409 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10 Always-On Display | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm) |
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 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 273972 (v8) Geekbench: 8830 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 90263 (v7) Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4) GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) | |
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 | 300/50 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 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | 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 Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2 |
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 on main camera and LED on front camera |
Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
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 | Only digital 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.22ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
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 |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) | |
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 Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3200 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 27 hours (1.1 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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 | โข Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray โข Samsung DeX โข Samsung Gear VR โข Samsung Pay | โข Colors: Gray, Gold, Blue indigo โข Front/back Gorilla Glass 3 โข Max vision 18:9 display โข Dolby audio |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.63W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.45W/kg (head), 1.41W/kg (body) |