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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 83.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | -- |
| 2019-05-07 | 2018-03-16 |
| 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches | 5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.19 ounces | 5.75 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Burgundy red, Coral blue, Ice blue, Lilac purple, Midnight black, Sunrise gold and Titanium gray |
| Plastic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 186.00 | $ 158.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.6 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 2220 x 1080 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 568 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 11.34 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 10.23 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy S9 has a score of 83.3, which is a bit better than the Google Pixel 3a's 78.8 general score. Samsung Galaxy S9 is an older, a little bit heavier and a little bit thicker device than the Google Pixel 3a. Galaxy S9 counts with a little more vivid screen than Google Pixel 3a, because it has more pixels per inch in the display, a better resolution of 1440 x 2960 and a little larger screen.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 counts with just a bit better performance than Google Pixel 3a. They have 4 GB of RAM and a Octa-Core processor. Galaxy S9 shoots a bit better photographs and videos than Google Pixel 3a, because although it has a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video quality and a lower 12 megapixels resolution back camera, and they both have a 0.39 inches back-facing camera sensor, the Galaxy S9 also counts with a bigger aperture to take better photos and video in low light situations.
Galaxy S9 has a way bigger storage capacity for apps and games than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have the same 64 GB internal memory, the Galaxy S9 also has a SD memory slot that allows a maximum of 400 GB. Galaxy S9 features a battery performance that is just as good as the Google Pixel 3a one.
The Galaxy S9 not only is the best devices in our comparison, but it's also by far the cheapest, which makes this phone a no doubt choice.
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