Apple iPhone XS vs. Samsung Galaxy S9+

Apple iPhone XS
  • 5.8" (2436x1125) OLED
  • 4GB
    A12 Bionic SoC     64GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.8, OIS 2 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 98
  • 2659 mAh W-Charge
iPhone XS
News (70)
iPhone XS Price
$999. Search
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

Specifications Highlights
Product NameiPhone XSGalaxy S9+
ProductiPhone XS (Launched 2018-09-12)Galaxy S9+ (Launched 2018-02-25)
Display5.8" 2436x1125 OLED , HDR10, Dolby Vision6.2" 2960x1440 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 26mm 12-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
  • 52mm 12-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 27mm 12-MP f/1.5 (Primary) +OIS
  • 52mm 12-MP f/2.4 +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 32mm 7-MP f/2.2
  • 26mm 8-MP f/1.7
Computing
  • A12 Bionic SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • Snapdragon 845 SoC
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/64GB Storage
  • MicroSD (400GB max.)
Battery2659 mAh, Wireless Charging, 3500 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 177g (6.2oz), 70.9x143.6x7.7 mm (2.79 x 5.65 x 0.30 inches)IP68, 189g (6.7oz), 158.1x73.8x8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.91 x 0.33 inches)
Price (Market)$999$599
Price at Launch$999$840
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iPhone XS Max
+12
Samsung Galaxy S9+: Hands-On
+9
Display
Product NameiPhone XSGalaxy S9+
TypeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.8"6.2"
Display/Body Ratio81.1%83.6%
Resolution2436x11252960x1440
Sharpness (PPI)463 PPI531 PPI
Brightness (specs)625 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 5
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Dolby Vision
  • HDR10
  • Multitouch
  • Tweakable Resolution
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameiPhone XSGalaxy S9+
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.5
Focal Length (35mm) 26mm27mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • EIS
  • Dual Tone Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • OIS
  • EIS
  • Flash
  • Dual LED Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 2160p/60fps
  • 1080p/240fps
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 720p/120fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameiPhone XSGalaxy S9+
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 52mm52mm
Sensor SizeVery smallVery small
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
  • Fixed Focus
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • OIS
Battery
Product NameiPhone XSGalaxy S9+
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2659 mAh3500 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Fast Charge
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
Talk Time20 hours
Computing
Product NameiPhone XSGalaxy S9+
Processor BrandAppleQualcomm
Processor NameA12 BionicSnapdragon 845
Processor # Cores68
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.6 GHz2.8 GHz
RAM Options4GB6GB
Internal Storage Options64GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/64GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size400GB
Operating System + VersioniOS 12Android 8.0
Communications
Product NameiPhone XSGalaxy S9+
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT16 1000/105 MbpsLTE CAT18 1200/211 Mbps
LTE Bands12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • LTE-A
  • EV-DO A
  • TD-SCDMA
  • TD-HSDPA
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • ac
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • MU-MIMO
  • MIMO
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 2.0
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
Sim Card 0
Product NameiPhone XSGalaxy S9+
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameiPhone XSGalaxy S9+
NameSIM1
SIM TypeeSIM
SIM Features
  • 4G
Multimedia
Product NameiPhone XSGalaxy S9+
Multimedia Features
  • Daydream VR
Audio Alerts
  • MP3
  • VIBRATION
  • WAV
Speaker channelsStereo
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • 3GA
  • AAC
  • AMR
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • MXMF
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • OTA
  • RTTTL
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • XMF
Video Formats
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • 3G2
  • 3GP
  • ASF
  • AVI
  • FLV
  • MKV
  • MP4
  • WEBM
  • WMV
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • Gesture
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Light
  • Proximity

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

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 S9+Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XSApple iPhone XS MaxApple iPhone 11 Pro150017502000225025002750300032503500375040004250450047505000

Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S9+Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XSApple iPhone XS MaxApple iPhone 11 Pro7000725075007750800082508500875090009250950097501000010250105001075011000112501150011750

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better
Apple iPhone SEApple iPhone XApple iPhone XSApple iPhone XS MaxSamsung Galaxy S9+2500275030003250350037504000425045004750

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone SEApple iPhone XApple iPhone XSApple iPhone XS MaxApple iPhone 11 Pro3035404550556065707580859095100105110115120125

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Nokia XApple iPhone SEApple iPhone XApple iPhone XSApple iPhone XS MaxApple iPhone 11 Pro0255075100125150175200225

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Nokia XApple iPhone SEApple iPhone XSApple iPhone 8 PlusApple iPhone XBLU Pure XRBLU Studio C 8+8 LTEApple iPhone 11Apple iPhone 11 ProApple iPhone XS MaxSamsung Galaxy S9+Alcatel 7125015001750200022502500275030003250350037504000

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XS MaxSamsung Galaxy S9+Apple iPhone 11 Pro1517.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.54547.55052.55557.560