samsung galaxy s9 plus vs Note 8

Samsung’s new Galaxy S9 and S9+ are just fresh from the oven. The two devices offer new features that were missed by their predecessor. However, one of their headlining is their ludicrous prices.

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ price starts at Php52,990, while the maxed out 256GB variant will retail for a crazy Php60,990. This makes it much more expensive than Samsung’s current Android king, the Galaxy Note 8 — which *only* has a price tag of Php49,990.

The Note 8 has been hailed as the enthusiast’s best friend due to its over-the-top set of features. However, now that the Galaxy S9+ is here, I know you are also curious about what does this device offer to overthrow Samsung’s other giant.

We made the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Galaxy Note 8 specifications table below so we can further investigate the reason why Samsung’s new giant device is valued more than their existing phablet.

Samsung Galaxy S9+Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Samsung Experience 9
Android 7.1.1 Nougat
TouchWiz
SIMDual SIM, hybrid
Nano
Dual SIM, hybrid
Nano
Display6.2-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED screen
2960 x 1440 resolution, ~531ppi
18:9 aspect ratio
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
6.3-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED screen
2960 x 1440 resolution, ~531ppi
18:9 aspect ratio
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Processor2.9GHz Samsung Exynos 9810 octa-core2.3GHz Exynos 8895 octa-core processor
RAM6GB LPDDR4 RAM6GB LPDDR4 RAM
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB UFS 2.164GB/128GB/256GB
SecurityIris scanner, Fingerprint scannerIris scanner, Fingerprint scanner
Front camera8-megapixel
f/1.7
8-megapixel front camera
Rear Camera12-megapixel (f/1.5-f/2.4, 2x optical zoom)
12-megapixel (wide-angle)
Dual pixel sensor
OIS
Dual-tone flash
4K video recording
960fps slow-mo @720p
12-megapixel (f/17, telephoto)
12-megapixel (wide-angle)
Dual pixel sensor
OIS
Dual-tone flash
4K video recording
Connectivity4G LTE, Cat. 18, up to 1.28Gbps
WiFi 802.11 ac, Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
USB Type-C
4G LTE, Cat. 16
WiFi 802.11 ac, Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, LE
NFC
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
USB Type-C
AudioDual AKG speakers
Dolby Atmos
Mono speaker
OthersBixby 2.0
IP68 dust and water-resistant
Bixby 1.0
IP68 dust and water-resistant
S-Pen stylus
Dimensions
Weight
158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm
189g
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm
195g
ColorsMidnight Black
Lilac Purple
Coral Blue
Midnight Black
Deepsea Blue
Orchid Gray
Maple Gold
Battery3500mah Li-Po non-removable battery
Fast charge, Wireless charging
3300mah Li-Po non-removable battery
Fast charge, Wireless charging

See also: Galaxy S9 versus Galaxy S8 Specs Comparison

As it turns out, the new Galaxy S9+ has one-uped the Note 8 in a lot of areas. It runs on a newer version of Android, operates on a new Exynos chipset, boasts stereo speakers, has better camera features, and a slightly larger battery capacity.

Samsung Galaxy S9 vs note 8 comparison

And of course, let’s not forget that the Galaxy S9+ has fixed the problematic fingerprint scanner placement issue that the Note 8 and Galaxy S8 have.

This time, the only possible reason to get the Note 8 is if you really want to save Php6,000. Or, if that S-Pen stylus really has a value for you.

But whatever you end up getting, or if you already own a Galaxy Note 8, then it’s better that you just keep it as both devices are still two of the best Android smartphones in the market today.

You can check out the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus prices in the Philippines here.

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