Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs. Apple iPhone X

Samsung Galaxy S9+
  • 6.2" (2960x1440) Super AMOLED
  • 6GB
    Snapdragon 845 SoC     128GB/256GB/64GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.5, OIS 2 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 115
  • 3500 mAh W-Charge
Rating: 10/10
Read ReviewGalaxy S9+
News (6)
Galaxy S9+ Price
$599. Search
Apple iPhone X
  • 5.8" (2436x1125) Super AMOLED
  • 3GB
    A11 Bionic SoC     256GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.8, OIS 2 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 90
  • 2716 mAh W-Charge
iPhone X
News (278)
iPhone X Price
$1095. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy S9+iPhone X
ProductGalaxy S9+ (Launched 2018-02-25)iPhone X (Launched 2017-09-01)
Display6.2" 2960x1440 Super AMOLED 5.8" 2436x1125 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 27mm 12-MP f/1.5 (Primary) +OIS
  • 52mm 12-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 28mm 12-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
  • 51mm 12-MP f/2.4 +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 26mm 8-MP f/1.7
  • 7-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 845 SoC
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/64GB Storage
  • MicroSD (400GB max.)
  • A11 Bionic SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 256GB Storage
  • None
Battery3500 mAh, Wireless Charging2716 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 189g (6.7oz), 158.1x73.8x8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.91 x 0.33 inches)IP67, 174g (6.1oz), 143.6x70.9x7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches)
Price (Market)$599$1095
Price at Launch$840$999
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Display
Product NameGalaxy S9+iPhone X
TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)6.2"5.8"
Display/Body Ratio83.6%81.1%
Resolution2960x14402436x1125
Sharpness (PPI)531 PPI463 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 5
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Tweakable Resolution
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy S9+iPhone X
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/1.5f/1.8
Focal Length (35mm) 27mm28mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • EIS
  • Flash
  • Dual LED Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 720p/120fps
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 720p/120fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy S9+iPhone X
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 52mm51mm
Sensor SizeVery smallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Fixed Focus
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
Battery
Product NameGalaxy S9+iPhone X
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3500 mAh2716 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
Talk Time21 hours
Music Playback Time60 hours
Computing
Product NameGalaxy S9+iPhone X
Processor BrandQualcommApple
Processor NameSnapdragon 845A11 Bionic
Processor # Cores86
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.8 GHz2.39 GHz
RAM Options6GB3GB
Internal Storage Options128GB/256GB/64GB256GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDNone
Mem. Card Max. Size400GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 8.0iOS 11.1.1
Communications
Product NameGalaxy S9+iPhone X
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT18 1200/211 MbpsLTE CAT12 603 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • ac
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • MU-MIMO
  • MIMO
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CApple Lighting
Connector Features
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
  • USB 2.0
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy S9+iPhone X
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy S9+iPhone X
Multimedia Features
  • Daydream VR
Audio Alerts
  • MP3
  • VIBRATION
  • WAV
  • VIBRATION
Speaker channelsStereoStereo
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • Loudspeaker
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • 3GA
  • AAC
  • AMR
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • MXMF
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • OTA
  • RTTTL
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • XMF
Video Formats
  • 3G2
  • 3GP
  • ASF
  • AVI
  • FLV
  • MKV
  • MP4
  • WEBM
  • WMV
  • MP4
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • Gesture
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Light
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs. Apple iPhone X Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
Gionee S8Apple iPhone X250005000075000100000125000150000175000200000225000250000

Basemark OS II 2.0

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 8 PlusSamsung Galaxy S9+Apple iPhone X3000312532503375350036253750387540004125425043754500462547504875

Geekbench 4 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy S9+Samsung Galaxy S10eApple iPhone XApple iPhone XRApple iPhone XS Max150017502000225025002750300032503500375040004250450047505000

Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy S9+Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy S10eApple iPhone XS Max50005500600065007000750080008500900095001000010500110001150012000

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy S8+Apple iPhone XS MaxSamsung Galaxy S9+2500275030003250350037504000425045004750

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S8+Apple iPhone X300003250035000375004000042500450004750050000525005500057500600006250065000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S8+Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy S10eApple iPhone XRApple iPhone XS Max4550556065707580859095100105110115120125

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S8+Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XRApple iPhone XS MaxSamsung Galaxy S10e2530354045505560657075

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S8+Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy S10eApple iPhone XRApple iPhone XS Max75100125150175200225

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 8 PlusApple iPhone XApple iPhone XRGionee S9Gionee S8Samsung Galaxy S10eApple iPhone XS MaxGionee S10Samsung Galaxy S9+Samsung Galaxy S8+Meizu Note 8Meizu Note 9225023752500262527502875300031253250337535003625375038754000

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XS MaxApple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy S10eSamsung Galaxy S9+1517.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.5