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. Theyre also likely to be supported with software updates until roughly the same point.The Galaxy Note 9 does have some software highlights that the Galaxy S9 Plus lacks though, as while both handsets include Samsungs Bixby assistant (and a dedicated hardware button to launch it), the Note 9 also has an S Pen stylus.This lets you write and sketch almost like you would with a pen on paper, as well as allowing you to use the stylus as a remote for pausing music, taking photos and the like.A feature offered by both phones but potentially easier to use on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is DeX. Thats the name for Samsungs desktop experience that turns your phone into more of a PC when you hook it up to a monitor, but while the S9 needs a dock to achieve this, the Note 9 just needs an HDMI adaptor.The S Pen is one way the Note 9 stands out from the Galaxy S9 PlusMoving from software to specs, both phones have either a Snapdragon 845 chipset (if youre in the US) or an Exynos 9810 (if youre not). These are the most powerful mobile chipsets from Qualcomm and Samsung respectively, so neither phone will have any shortage of power.You can get a bit more power with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 though, as it comes with up to 8GB of RAM (though a 6GB version is also offered). The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus meanwhile only comes with 6GB.You can also get more storage in the Note 9, with both 128GB and 512GB models offered, while the Galaxy S9 Plus comes with either 64GB or 128GB, and the availability of those sizes is region-dependent. Still, you shouldnt run short of space with either phone, since both also have a microSD card slot.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S9 Plus cameraFrom a hardware perspective these phones have much the same cameras. They both have a dual-lens 12MP camera on the back, with one lens being an f/2.4 telephoto one and the other being a wide-angle lens with an aperture that can switch from f/1.5 to f/2.4.Both lenses also have optical image stabilization (OIS), and the two phones are capable of 2x optical zoom using their telephoto lenses. Both phones also have an 8MP f/1.7 front-facing camera.The two phones have similar camera hardware, but slightly different softwareIts an impressive setup, and in our review of the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus we found that the results were just as impressive, but the Note 9 might have a slight edge when it comes to software, as it certainly has some extra features.For one thing, its got the ability to automatically recognize elements of a photo, optimizing the settings to capture it at its best.Weve seen this idea on a number of phones, but a more unusual feature is the ability for it to alert you to any issues with a shot youve just taken. Examples include blur in the image, a smudge on the lens or someone blinking in the shot. By alerting you immediately it gives you the opportunity to take the photo again.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S9 Plus batteryAt 3,500mAh the battery in the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is quite big, but its dwarfed by the 4,000mAh one in the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.Whether that will lead to better life from the new phone remains to be seen, especially as it has a bigger screen to power, but the S9 Plus already offers all-day life, so if the Note 9 can at least match that then it will be solid.Its worth noting that both phones also support fast charging and wireless charging, so when they do run low on battery they should be easy to juice up again.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S9 Plus price and availabilityIn the US you can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 from August 10 and it should be with you by August 24, but its not cheap, coming in at $999.99 (899, around AU$1,350) for the 128GB version and $1,249.99 (1,099, roughly AU$1,685) for the 512GB model. We dont have Australian prices yet but expect it to be up there with the priciest phones around.The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus isnt cheap either, but it is cheaper. It launched at $840 (869, AU$1,349), though can now be found for a good $100 (100) less in some stores.Both phones are very expensive, but the Note 9 more soTakeawayThe Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is an even bigger, even more feature-packed alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, but most of the core specs are similar, so whether its worth the extra will likely come down to how much you care about things like its S Pen.The battery life could be a big factor too, if that larger juice pack translates into longer life well answer that question once weve put the Note 9 through a full review.But ultimately if you want Samsungs latest and greatest phablet the Note 9 may well be it, though you could get a largely similar phone for a fair bit less if you opt for the S9 Plus instead.avUmX4nfY4d7ayM8hGaN9j.jpg# ){kind=spacer}
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is Samsungs brand-new phablet flagship, but the company has already launched one phablet flagship this year in the form of the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus.Not only that, but some of the core specs are identical, so just how much is different And how does the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 stand outSome aspects are obvious it has a stylus for one, which well look at more below, but there are plenty of other differences too, as well as plenty of things that have stayed the same.
Read on for an overview of them all.Watch our hands on video below to see the Galaxy Note 9 in actionSamsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S9 Plus designThe Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a glass back, a metal frame and slim bezels above and below the screen.
So, for that matter, does the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus.The latter handset is perhaps slightly curvier, but they otherwise look very similar, especially from the front.The main difference on the back is the orientation of the camera, as while the two lenses are side by side on the Galaxy Note 9, theyre arranged vertically on the Galaxy S9 Plus.The Galaxy Note 9 is a slightly bigger phone than the S9 PlusThe dimensions and weight of the two handsets differ of course, with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 coming in at 161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8mm and 201g and the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus being 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm and 189g.Which is to say, the S9 Plus is smaller in every dimension, as well as being slightly lighter.
Of course it also has a smaller screen, which well get to below.Before that though its worth noting that both phones are IP68 certified, meaning theyre dust proof and water-resistant for up to 30 minutes at a depth of up to 1.5 meters.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S9 Plus displayThe S9 Plus has a big screen, but the Note 9's is even biggerWhile these are both big phones, the Galaxy Note 9 is the largest, thanks to its 6.4-inch screen.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus on the other hand has a 6.2-inch one.However, both phones have a curved Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2960, leading to a pixel density of 516 pixels per inch in the case of the Note 9 and 529 pixels per inch in the case of the S9 Plus.Thats not a difference youre likely to notice much, but the size difference might be slightly more noticeable.
Make no mistake though, these are both big screens.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S9 Plus OS and powerBoth the Note 9 and Galaxy S9 Plus run Android Oreo (specifically version 8.0 in the case of the Galaxy S9 Plus and 8.1 in the case of the Galaxy Note 9).
Theyre also likely to be supported with software updates until roughly the same point.The Galaxy Note 9 does have some software highlights that the Galaxy S9 Plus lacks though, as while both handsets include Samsungs Bixby assistant (and a dedicated hardware button to launch it), the Note 9 also has an S Pen stylus.This lets you write and sketch almost like you would with a pen on paper, as well as allowing you to use the stylus as a remote for pausing music, taking photos and the like.A feature offered by both phones but potentially easier to use on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is DeX.
Thats the name for Samsungs desktop experience that turns your phone into more of a PC when you hook it up to a monitor, but while the S9 needs a dock to achieve this, the Note 9 just needs an HDMI adaptor.The S Pen is one way the Note 9 stands out from the Galaxy S9 PlusMoving from software to specs, both phones have either a Snapdragon 845 chipset (if youre in the US) or an Exynos 9810 (if youre not).
These are the most powerful mobile chipsets from Qualcomm and Samsung respectively, so neither phone will have any shortage of power.You can get a bit more power with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 though, as it comes with up to 8GB of RAM (though a 6GB version is also offered).
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus meanwhile only comes with 6GB.You can also get more storage in the Note 9, with both 128GB and 512GB models offered, while the Galaxy S9 Plus comes with either 64GB or 128GB, and the availability of those sizes is region-dependent.
Still, you shouldnt run short of space with either phone, since both also have a microSD card slot.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S9 Plus cameraFrom a hardware perspective these phones have much the same cameras.
They both have a dual-lens 12MP camera on the back, with one lens being an f/2.4 telephoto one and the other being a wide-angle lens with an aperture that can switch from f/1.5 to f/2.4.Both lenses also have optical image stabilization (OIS), and the two phones are capable of 2x optical zoom using their telephoto lenses.
Both phones also have an 8MP f/1.7 front-facing camera.The two phones have similar camera hardware, but slightly different softwareIts an impressive setup, and in our review of the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus we found that the results were just as impressive, but the Note 9 might have a slight edge when it comes to software, as it certainly has some extra features.For one thing, its got the ability to automatically recognize elements of a photo, optimizing the settings to capture it at its best.Weve seen this idea on a number of phones, but a more unusual feature is the ability for it to alert you to any issues with a shot youve just taken.
Examples include blur in the image, a smudge on the lens or someone blinking in the shot.
By alerting you immediately it gives you the opportunity to take the photo again.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S9 Plus batteryAt 3,500mAh the battery in the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is quite big, but its dwarfed by the 4,000mAh one in the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.Whether that will lead to better life from the new phone remains to be seen, especially as it has a bigger screen to power, but the S9 Plus already offers all-day life, so if the Note 9 can at least match that then it will be solid.Its worth noting that both phones also support fast charging and wireless charging, so when they do run low on battery they should be easy to juice up again.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S9 Plus price and availabilityIn the US you can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 from August 10 and it should be with you by August 24, but its not cheap, coming in at $999.99 (899, around AU$1,350) for the 128GB version and $1,249.99 (1,099, roughly AU$1,685) for the 512GB model.
We dont have Australian prices yet but expect it to be up there with the priciest phones around.The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus isnt cheap either, but it is cheaper.
It launched at $840 (869, AU$1,349), though can now be found for a good $100 (100) less in some stores.Both phones are very expensive, but the Note 9 more soTakeawayThe Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is an even bigger, even more feature-packed alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, but most of the core specs are similar, so whether its worth the extra will likely come down to how much you care about things like its S Pen.The battery life could be a big factor too, if that larger juice pack translates into longer life well answer that question once weve put the Note 9 through a full review.But ultimately if you want Samsungs latest and greatest phablet the Note 9 may well be it, though you could get a largely similar phone for a fair bit less if you opt for the S9 Plus instead.avUmX4nfY4d7ayM8hGaN9j.jpg#
