Google Pixel vs Samsung Galaxy S9
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
68.88 %
84.36 %
Features
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash
Dual LED
LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features
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
8 megapixels
8 megapixels
Features
Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum, Glass
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Splash, Dust; IP 53
Water, Dust; IP 68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Notification light
Colors
Black, Gray, White
Black, Gold, Gray, Purple, Blue, Red
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5 mm jack
3.5 mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
aptX-HD
Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Radio
FM
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Processor
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 630
RAM
Internal storage
128 GB, not expandable
256 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 400 GB
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), Samsung One UI
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
4.2
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
USB 3.0
USB 3.1
Connector
USB Type-C (reversible)
USB Type-C (reversible)
Features
Mass storage device, USB OTG, USB charging
Mass storage device, USB OTG, Video out
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, ANT+, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
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 41
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Battery
Capacity
2770 mAh
3000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Yes
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 21 h (1288 min)
the average is 21 h (1288 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 19 days (457 h)
the average is 19 days (457 h)
Internet use
LTE: 13 hours; Wi-Fi: 13 hours
3G: 11 hours; LTE: 12 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours
Music playback
110.00 hours
51.00 hours
Video playback
13.00 hours
17.00 hours
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Feb 12, 2017
Jan 11, 2018
FCC measured SAR
Head
0.92 W/kg
0.35 W/kg
Measured in
1900 MHz
Body
0.58 W/kg
0.96 W/kg
Measured in
1900 MHz
Simultaneous Transmission
1.08 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.58 W/kg
0.95 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
USB-C 18W adaptor with USB-PD, A-C cable (USB 3.0), C-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool, Quick switch adapter, In box promos and collateral
MSRP price
$ 749
$ 820
