Samsung Galaxy S9 VS iPhone X – The Battle For Supremacy. Apple Inc. took a big risk when they ditched their usual phone design. Their phones always come with a home button at the front, equipped with the fingerprint sensor. That change when they produced an android-like phone called “iPhone X”. The risk has however paid off for the company. With the iPhone X receiving positive feedbacks. And also reported to have outsold the iPhone 8 & 8 Plus. For this article, we would be comparing it with one of the leading Android smartphone in the market right now, the Samsung Galaxy S9. Incase you’re having a tough time try to figure out, which of these smartphones to buy. Then this article is definitely for you.

Samsung Galaxy S9 VS iPhone X – The Design

For the slim phone lovers, the iPhone X would be your first look. It has a 7.7mm thickness. Which is slimmer compared to 8.5mm of the Galaxy S9. With the Galaxy S9 slightly taller than the iPhone X. Not much of a choice in colors for the iPhone X, the smartphone comes in just Space Gray and Silver colors. While in the Samsung Galaxy S9, you get to choose between Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray and Lilac Purple colors.

Samsung Galaxy S9 weighs 163 grams. While the iPhone X weighs more at 174 grams. Wonder why the iPhone X has such weight. Both phones opted for the trending glass front and back ringed with metal. In the Samsung Galaxy S9 you will find aluminum metal. While in iPhone X has stainless steel metal. Samsung Galaxy S9 can survive in a water of 4.9 feet for up to 30 minutes. While the iPhone will survive in water of 3.3 feet for up to 30 minutes. Not only are they water resistant, but they are also resistant to dust. But you’re advised not to take it inside the pool or bathrub.

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The Samsung Galaxy S9 rear camera is at the top-middle. And below it, you find the fingerprint scanner. The iPhone X is without the fingerprint scanner. Its dual rear camera is at the top-left corner with quad-LED dual-tone flash in between both cameras.

Samsung Galaxy S9 VS iPhone X – The Display

Both smartphone have a great deal of similarities in the display category. They are both bezel-less with 5.8 inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen. Samsung Galaxy S9 comes with a display resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and 570 ppi density on 83.6% screen-to-body ratio. While iPhone X comes with a 1125 x 2436 pixels and 458 ppi density on 82.9% screen-to-body ratio. In numbers, Samsung Galaxy have the better resolution. But don’t be moved by that, cause Apple are known for giving its phone some spectacular hidden visuals.

Samsung Galaxy S9 VS iPhone X – The Camera

Both smartphone comes with dual 12MP rear camera. With the Galaxy S9 having better aperture of f/1.5 and f/2.4. While the iPhone X has f/1.8 and f/2.4. In the front camera, the Galaxy S9 features a 8MP with f/1.7 aperture. Which is than the 7MP with f/2.2 aperture featured on the iPhone X. The iPhone X however, comes with depth-sensing function called “TrueDepth 3D”. Which allows the front camera to scan faces in three dimensions, creating a rather advanced Face ID system.

Samsung Galaxy S9 VS iPhone X – Hardware and Software

The iPhone X has the better chipset and processor, even though most users won’t notice the difference. The A11 Bionic Hexa-core processor in iPhone X will handle tasks/jobs more faster. When compared with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with Octa-core 2.7GHz processor that powers the Galaxy S9. The iPhone X runs on iOS 11.1.1 which can be upgraded to iOS 11.3. While the Galaxy S9 runs on Android 8.0 Oreo.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 comes with a 4GB RAM while iPhone X comes with a 3GB RAM. The difference shouldn’t matter much, since Apple owned their operating system. They can optimize its performance. The ROM/internal storage of the Galaxy S9 comes in three variant; 64/128/256GB. While the iPhone X comes in only 64 and 256GB storage.

Samsung Galaxy S9 VS iPhone X – The Battery

The iPhone X comes with a 2,716 mAh battery capacity. While the Galaxy S9 comes with a 3,000 mAh battery capacity. Both devices will practically need daily charge with regular usage. While the Galaxy S9 comes with fast charging technology. The iPhone X can only fast charge with the help of a separate accessory.

Samsung Galaxy S9 VS iPhone X – The Price

The price of Samsung Galaxy S9 is around $1,035 (N362,250). While that of iPhone X goes for about $1,230 (430,500). The only win for iPhone X here, is its hardware. Aside that, the Galaxy S9 wins on every other category. The Samsung Galaxy S9 is not as expensive as the iPhone X.

Samsung Galaxy S9 VS iPhone X Full Specs Comparison

	Samsung Galaxy S9	iPhone X
Dimensions and Weight	147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm. Weight – 163g	143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm. Weight – 174g
Display	5.8 inch (83.6% screen-to-body ratio) 1440 x 2960 pixels with 570 ppi density and AMOLED capacitive touchscreen	5.8 inch (82.9% screen-to-body ratio) 1125 x 2436 pixels with 458 ppi density and AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Memory	RAM – 4GB. ROM – 64/128/256 GB microSD, up to 400 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) – dual SIM model only	RAM – 3GB. ROM – 64/256 GB
Software	Android 8.0 Oreo	iOS 11, upgradable to iOS 11.3
Hardware	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with Octa-core 2.7GHz processor	A11 Bionic chipset with Hexa-core processor
Camera	8MP front camera with f/1.7 aperture + Dual – 12MP with f/1.5 aperture & 12MP with f/2.4 aperture rear camera	7MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture + Dual – 12MP with f/1.8 aperture & 12MP with f/2.4 aperture rear camera
Connectivity	2G/3G/4G Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	2G/3G/4G Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 2716 mAh battery
Additional Features	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Irish Scanner, Facial recognition, Samsung DeX (desktop experience support), Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0), Qi/PMA wireless charging (market dependent)	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Fast battery charging – 50% in 30 min, Qi wireless charging

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