Samsung Galaxy Note9 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Specs Comparison
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Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
Released
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Aug 24, 2018
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Released
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Feb 17, 2023
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6.4-inch · 2960 x 1440 px
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6.1-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
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12 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie
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50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
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6GB · 128GB
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8GB · 128GB
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4000 mAh
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3900 mAh
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Display
Size | |
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6.4-inch | 6.1-inch |
Resolution | |
2960 x 1440 px, 18.5:9 ratio, 516 PPI | 2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI |
Technology | |
Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Refresh rate | |
120Hz | |
Screen-to-body | |
83.51 % | 88.57 % |
Peak brightness | |
1750 cd/m2 (nit) | |
Features | |
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 (10 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AC (4 nm) |
Processor | |
Octa-core, 2800 MHz, Kryo 385, 64-bit | Octa-core, 1x 3.36GHz Kryo Prime + 4x 2.8GHz Kryo Gold + 3x 2.0GHz Kryo Silver |
GPU | |
Adreno 630 | Adreno 740 |
RAM | |
6GB (LPDDR4) | 8GB (LPDDR5X) |
Internal storage | |
128GB | 128GB (UFS 4.0), not expandable |
Storage expansion | |
microSDXC up to 512 GB | |
OS | |
Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo), Samsung One UI | Android (14, 13), One UI |
Device type | |
Smartphone | Smartphone |
Battery
Capacity | |
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4000 mAh | 3900 mAh |
Type | |
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable | Li - Ion, Not user replaceable |
Charging | |
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging | Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging |
Max charge speed | |
Wired: 25.0W Wireless: 10.0W |
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested
Battery Life Estimate
6h 3min
Browsing
15h 21min
Video
8h 6min
Gaming
8h 1min
Camera
Rear | |
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Dual camera | Triple camera |
Main camera | |
12 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
50 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 23 mm Sensor size: 1/1.56" Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
Second camera | |
12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, Autofocus) Specifications: Optical zoom: 2.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 52 mm Sensor size: 1/3.4" Pixel size: 1 μm |
10 MP (Telephoto, OIS) Specifications: Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 69 mm Sensor size: 1/3.94" Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
Third camera | |
12 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
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Flash | |
LED | Dual LED |
Video recording | |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps) Features: Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, EIS |
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps) Features: OIS, HDR |
Front | |
8 MP (Wide Angle, Autofocus), Video capture: 2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps) | 12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) |
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Design
Dimensions | |
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6.37 x 3.01 x 0.35 inches (161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm) |
5.76 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches (146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6mm) thickness with camera 0.36 inches (9.02 mm) |
Weight | |
7.09 oz(201.0 g) | 5.93 oz(168.0 g) |
Materials | |
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) Frame: Aluminum | Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2) Frame: Aluminum |
Resistance | |
Water, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP68 |
Biometrics | |
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch) | 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint |
Features | |
Notification light, Stylus | |
Keys | |
Left: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key; Right: Other | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | |
Midnight black, Ocean blue, Cloud silver, Lavender purple | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender |
Cellular
5G | |
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Bands n1, n7, n25, n28, n41, n66, n71, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave, 5G Ready | |
4G (FDD) | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
4G (TDD) | |
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46 | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600) |
3G | |
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) |
Data Speed | |
LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s |
SIM type | |
Nano SIM | Dual Nano SIM + eSIM |
HD Voice | |
Yes | |
VoLTE | |
Yes |
Multimedia
Headphones | |
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3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | |
Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Features | |
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos | |
Screen mirroring | |
Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
Additional microphone(s) | |
Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | |
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5.0 | 5.3 |
Wi-Fi | |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB | |
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Charging, OTG, Video out | Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, OTG |
Hearing aid compatible | |
M4/T3 | |
Location | |
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
Other | |
NFC, ANT+ | NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | |
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Date approved: Jul 03, 2018 FCC ID value: A3LSMN960U | Date approved: Jan 17, 2023 FCC ID value: A3LSMS911U |
Measured SAR | |
Head: 0.27 W/kg Body: 0.76 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.35 W/kg Phablet: 3.90 W/kg |
Head: 0.95 W/kg Body: 0.88 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.24 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | |
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$ 1000 | $ 800 |
In The Box | |
S Pen, USB Cable, Earphones, SIM removal tool, USB power adaptor, USB connector, Pen, nibs, Tweezer, Clear cover case, Quick start guide, USB connector leaflet. | USB-C cable, SIM Tray ejector, Paperwork |
Availability
Officially announced | |
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Aug 09, 2018 | Feb 01, 2023 |
Alternative variants
With 512 GB storage
RAM | 8GB |
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Internal storage | 512GB |
MSRP | $ 1250 |
With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage | 256GB |
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MSRP | $ 860 |
International version
System chip | Samsung Exynos 9 9810 (10 nm) |
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Processor | Octa-core, 2900 MHz, Exynos M3 and ARM Cortex-A55, 64-bit |
GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 |
4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) |
4G (TDD) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) |
Dual SIM | Yes |
Location | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou |
FCC approval |
Date approved: Jul 02, 2018 FCC ID value: A3LSMN960F |
Measured SAR |
Head: 0.23 W/kg Body: 0.85 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.40 W/kg Phablet: 3.98 W/kg |
International
5G | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6 |
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4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) |
4G (TDD) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) |
for Verizon
4G (FDD) | Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700 c), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3) |
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3G | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
for AT&T
4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3) |
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for T-Mobile
4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 27(800 SMR), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
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3G | Bands 5(850), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
for Sprint
4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
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for U.S. Cellular
4G (FDD) | Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 25(1900+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
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4G (TDD) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 46 |
3G | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Links
Full specifications | |
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Samsung Galaxy Note9 Specs | Samsung Galaxy S23 Specs |
PhoneArena Review | |
Samsung Galaxy Note9 Review | Samsung Galaxy S23 Review |
User Reviews | |
Samsung Galaxy Note9 User Reviews | Samsung Galaxy S23 User Reviews |