Apple iPhone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S9
Here you can compare Apple iPhone 9 and Samsung Galaxy S9. Comparing Apple iPhone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPhone 9 stands against Samsung Galaxy S9 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone 9 is ₹29,990 and for Samsung Galaxy S9 is ₹26,869. The details of both of these products were last updated on Oct 17, 2026.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2.65 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| OS | iOS v13.0 | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Display | 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels | 5.8 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 | 12 MP |
| Price | ₹29,990 | ₹26,869 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 40 / 100 | 52 / 100 Better Specs |
| Sim Count | Single Sim | Dual Sim More Sim Slots |
| Display Size | 4.7 in | 5.8 in Bigger Display |
| Display Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels | 1440 x 2960 pixels Better Resolution |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB More RAM |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.65 GHz | 2.8 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| CPU Cores | Hexa Core | Octa Core More CPU Cores |
| Front Camera | 7 MP | 8 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 163 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm Slimmer | 8.5 mm |
| Battery | 2050 mAh | 3000 mAh Bigger Battery |
| Unique Features | No No No No No | 3.5mm Audio Jack FM Radio Water Resistant Memory Card Support Wireless Charging |
General
| Model | iPhone 9 | Galaxy S9 |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February, 2018 |
Design
| Dimensions | 67.4 x 138.5 x 7.8 mm | 68.7 x 147.69 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 163 g |
Display
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels | 5.8 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 294 PPI | ~ 568 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 79.67% | ~ 83.6% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | |
| Curved Display | Yes |
Memory
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
Extra
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Face Unlock | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, PDAF |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Simultaneous HD video and image recording, Touch to focus | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 7 MP ƒ/2.2 | 8 MP Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | iOS v13.0 | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
| CPU | 2.65 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2.65 GHz, Dual core, Lightning + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Thunder | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 |
| Java | No | Yes, via 3rd party |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
Multimedia
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, DivX, XviD |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 2050 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
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