Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs Motorola One Action
Display
Display size
Resolution
Aspect Ratio
18.5:9
21:9
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
83.68 %
81.47 %
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 9609
Processor
GPU
Adreno 630
Mali-G72 MP3
RAM
Internal storage
64 GB
128 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 400 GB
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type
Smart phone
Smart phone
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), Samsung One UI
Android (9.0 Pie)
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3500 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
Motorola TurboPower
Talk time
the average is 19 h (1113 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 20 days (489 h)
the average is 20 days (489 h)
Internet use
3G: 13 hours; LTE: 15 hours; Wi-Fi: 15 hours
Music playback
102.00 hours
47.00 hours
Video playback
20.00 hours
11.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Triple camera
Main camera
Features
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Pixel size: 1.25 μm
Second camera
12 megapixels
16 megapixels
Features
Telephoto, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus
Ultra-wide
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.6"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Pixel size: 1 μm
Third camera
5 megapixels
Features
Depth information
Flash
LED
Dual LED
Software Features
Manual focus, Object tracking, RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Voice activation, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Digital image stabilization, Manual focus, HDR, Panorama, Histogram, Face detection, Burst mode, Effects, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization
Front
8 megapixels
12 megapixels
Features
Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Video capture
2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Design
Form factor
Candybar
Candybar
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (176 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (176 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Plastic
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Splash; IP X2
Biometrics
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Keys
Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Midnight black, Coral blue, Titanium gray, Lilac purple, Burgundy red, Sunrise gold, Ice blue, Polaris blue
Denim blue, Pearl white
Cellular
LTE (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), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46
Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+)
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
800, 1900 MHz
Data Speed
2G Data
EDGE, GPRS
EDGE, GPRS
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Global Roaming
Yes
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX-HD
Dolby Mobile
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio
FM
FM
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0, EDR
Profiles/ Protocols
Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Heart Rate Profile, HID over GATT Profile (HOGP), Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP)
Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP)
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features
Charging, OTG, Video out
Mass storage device, Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC, ANT+
NFC
Hearing aid compatible
M4, T3
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR
Head
0.36 W/kg
Body
0.79 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
1.04 W/kg
Phablet
3.94 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
10W Charger, USB-C Cable, SIM Pin, Guides, Protect cover, Earphones (for selected countries)
MSRP price
$ 840
$ 350
Availability
Officially announced
Feb 25, 2018
Aug 16, 2019