Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Sony Xperia XZ3
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
OLED
Screen-to-body ratio
84.36 %
80.67 %
Peak brightness
550 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), 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
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Flash
LED
Dual LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
13 megapixels
Features
Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Wide Angle, Autofocus
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust
Water, Dust
IP certified
IP 68
IP 68
Biometrics
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Black, Gold, Gray, Purple, Blue, Red
Black, Green, Red, White
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Processor
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 630
RAM
Internal storage
256 GB
64 GB
Maximum User Storage
49 GB
Storage expansion
up to 400 GB
up to 512 GB
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), Samsung One UI
Android (9.0 Pie)
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3330 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (498 h)
the average is 21 days (498 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 26 days (636 h)
Stand-by time (4G)
the average is 26 days (627 h)
Internet use
3G
11 hours
LTE
12 hours
Wi-Fi
14 hours
Music playback
51.00 hours
84.00 hours
Video playback
17.00 hours
11.80 hours
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
Data
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
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
USB
USB 3.1
USB 3.1
Connector
USB Type-C (reversible)
USB Type-C (reversible)
Features
Mass storage device, USB OTG, Video out
Mass storage device, USB OTG
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
Other
NFC, ANT+, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Phone features
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter
Notifications
Notification light, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration
Hearing aid compatibility
M4, T4
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
DLNA, Wireless screen share
Radio
FM
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Headphones connector
3.5mm
USB Type-C (reversible)
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Jan 11, 2018
Aug 03, 2018
FCC measured SAR
Head
0.35 W/kg
0.14 W/kg
Body
0.96 W/kg
0.44 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
1.08 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.95 W/kg
0.85 W/kg
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 820
$ 900
