Apple iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Size compare

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Apple iPhone X

Posted: 12 Sep 2017
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Available - Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, MetroPCS, Cricket, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile, Xfinity Mobile

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Samsung Galaxy S9

Posted: 25 Feb 2018
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Available - Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, MetroPCS, Cricket, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile, Xfinity Mobile

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Display
Display size	5.8 inches	5.8 inches
Resolution	1125 x 2436 pixels	1440 x 2960 pixels
Pixel density Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.	459 ppi	568 ppi
Technology Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio Screen-to-body ratio - Shows what part of the frontal area of a phone its screen occupies.	82.35 %	84.36 %
Peak brightness	625 cd/m2 (nit)
Features	HDR video support, Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor	HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Camera
Rear camera	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Flash	Quad LED	LED
Aperture size Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.	F1.8	F1.5-F2.4
Pixel size Pixel size - The size of an individual pixel on a camera's sensor. The bigger, the better.	1.22 μm	1.4 μm
Optical zoom	2.0 x
Hardware Features	Second camera (12-megapixel, F2.4 aperture), Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)	Optical image stabilization, Autofocus (Phase detection)
Video recording	3840x2160 (4K) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps)	3840x2160 (4K) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (960 fps)
Features	Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing	High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Front camera	7 megapixels	8 megapixels
Features	High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)	Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Design
Dimensions	5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches (143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm)	5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 inches (147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm)
Weight	6.14 oz (174 g) the average is 5.8 oz (166 g)	5.75 oz (163 g) the average is 5.8 oz (166 g)
Materials	Main body: Glass; Accents: Stainless steel	Main body: Glass; Accents: Aluminum
Rugged	Water, Dust resistant	Water, Dust resistant
IP certified IP certified - The IP code indicates the degree of protection against dust and water. The first number represents dust protection, while the second represents water protection. In IP67, for example, 6 means a completely dust-tight device, while 7 means the device can stay immersed in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. In IP68, a higher level of water protection is expected, but exact numbers aren't specified: both depth and continuance are specified by the manufacturer on per device basis.	IP 67	IP 68
Biometrics Biometrics - Features and sensors that replace a traditional PIN or password as means of identification when unlocking your device.	Facial recognition	Iris scanner, Facial recognition, Fingerprint (touch)
Colors	Gray, Silver	Black, Gold, Gray, Purple, Blue, Red

Hardware & Performance
System chip System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.	Apple A11 Bionic APL1W72	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Processor Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.	Hexa-core, 2390 MHz, 64-bit, 10 nm	Octa-core, 2800 MHz, Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm
GPU GPU - The graphics processor is important for the smooth operation of the system and especially in games and other applications that may involve complex graphics and animations.	Apple 3-core GPU	Adreno 630
RAM RAM - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.	3 GB	4 GB
Internal storage Internal storage - Bigger storage capacity allows you to keep more content saved onto your device, such as more applications, photos or video. Games and video content typically take up the biggest amount of storage space.	256 GB	256 GB
Storage expansion Storage expansion - Some handsets allow you to expand their storage capacity by using a memory expansion card – most often microSD. Expansion memory is mostly suitable for media storage, such as photo, video or music content.		up to 400 GB
OS	iOS (12.x, 11.x)	Android (8.0), Samsung Experience UI

Battery
Capacity Capacity - The bigger, the better! However, battery capacity is not the only factor that has an effect on battery life. Those include the chipset in use, the software running on the device, as well as the consumer's unique usage pattern.	2716 mAh	3000 mAh
Fast Charging	USB Power Delivery	Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Wireless charging Wireless charging - Allows the device to charge wirelessly when placed on a compatible wireless charging pad or stand. While convenient, wireless charging is usually slower than traditional wired charging.	Built-in (Qi)	Built-in (Qi, Powermat)
Talk time		31.00 hours the average is 20 h (1216 min)
Stand-by time		3.4 days (82 hours) the average is 20 days (480 h)
Internet use
3G		11 hours
LTE		12 hours
Wi-Fi		14 hours
Music playback	60.00 hours	51.00 hours
Video playback	13.00 hours	17.00 hours

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Cellular
CDMA CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.		800, 1900 MHz
GSM	850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz	850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS	850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz	850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD)	Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66	Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71
LTE (TDD)	Bands 38, 39, 40, 41	Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
Data	LTE-A Cat 12/13 (600/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS	LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA
SIM type	Nano SIM	Nano SIM
VoLTE	Yes

Connectivity
Bluetooth	5.0	5.0
Wi-Fi	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band
Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot - Turns your phone into a Wi-Fi access point to which other Wi-Fi-capable devices can connect. These devices can then access the internet via your phone's data connectivity.	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	USB 3.1
Connector	Proprietary	USB Type-C (reversible)
Features	Mass storage device, USB charging	Mass storage device, USB OTG
Mobile Payment	Apple Pay	Samsung Pay
Location Location - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. The most common types are GPS and A-GPS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization.	GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
Other	NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop	NFC, ANT+, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Notifications	Haptic feedback	Service lights, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Hearing aid compatibility	M3, T4
Other features	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Multimedia
Screen mirroring		Wireless screen share
Radio		FM
Speakers	Earpiece, Multiple speakers	Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Headphones connector	Proprietary	3.5mm
Additional microphone(s)	Yes

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.
Date approved Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission		11 Jan 2018
		FCC ID value: A3LSMG960U link
FCC measured SAR FCC measured SAR - Working closely with federal health and safety agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the FCC has adopted limits for safe exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy. These limits are given in terms of a unit referred to as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), which is a measure of the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The FCC requires cell phone manufacturers to ensure that their phones comply with these objective limits for safe exposure. Any cell phone at or below these SAR levels (that is, any phone legally sold in the U.S.) is a "safe" phone, as measured by these standards. The FCC limit for public exposure from cellular telephones is an SAR level of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
Head		0.35 W/kg
Body		0.96 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission		1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router		0.95 W/kg

Availability
Officially announced	12 Sep 2017	25 Feb 2018

Shopping information
Accessories	EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
MSRP price	$ 1149	$ 820