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Sony Xperia XZ3 or Samsung Galaxy S9+: which one would you buy?

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By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Sep 03, 2018, 9:17 AM

Sony Xperia XZ3 or Samsung Galaxy S9+: which one would you buy?

Sony's latest and greatest phone is noteworthy for a couple of reasons. For one, it's the first Sony flagship to have an AMOLED screen, instead of an LCD one. Secondly, it's curved to the sides — a feature that's rarely found on phones other than Samsung's.

So, naturally, someone might draw comparisons between the XZ3 and Galaxy S9+. But, in reality, these are two very different beasts. Sammy's software is laid thick on top of Android, while Sony takes the “light reskin” approach. The S9+ has a dual camera, while the XZ3 still passed on that feature (though, the XZ2 Premium that launched earlier has it).

The Xperia XZ3 launches for $900 this September. That's around the same price Samsung asked for the S9+ back in March, though, you can get it for $800-something nowadays, or less if you hit a sweet deal.

So, which one would you buy?

Sony Xperia XZ3 or Samsung Galaxy S9+: which one would you buy?

Sony Xperia XZ3

60.35%

Samsung Galaxy S9+

39.65%

$15

$200

$185 off (93%)

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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