| Galaxy S10+ | Galaxy Note 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 9 Pie | Android 9 Pie |
| Display | 6.4-inch AMOLED 3040x1440 (19:9) | 6.4-inch Super AMOLED, 2960x1440 (18.5:9) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Storage | 128GB 512GB 1TB | 128GB 512GB |
| Expandable | microSD | microSD |
| RAM | 8GB 12GB | 6GB 8GB |
| Rear Camera | 12MP Dual Pixel, f/1.5-2.4 OIS | 12MP Dual Pixel, f/1.5-2.4 OIS |
| Rear Camera 2 | 12MP 45° FOV, f/2.4 OIS | 12MP, f/2.4 OIS |
| Rear Camera 3 | 16MP 123° FOV, f/2.2 fixed focus | n/a |
| Front Camera | 10MP Dual Pixel, f/1.9 auto focus | 8MP, f/1.7 auto focus |
| Front Camera 2 | 8MP, f/2.2 auto focus | n/a |
| Battery | 4100mAh | 4000mAh |
| Charging | USB-C Fast charging Fast Wireless charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare | USB-C Fast charging Fast Wireless charging |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Security | In-screen fingerprint sensor | Capacitive fingerprint sensor Iris scanner |
| Dimensions | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm 175 g | 161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm 201g |
For the super spec nerds and power users out there, yes the Galaxy S10+ offers a new level of internal specs — provided you're willing to pay for it. You can load up the Galaxy S10+ with 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, considerably more than the Note 9, but honestly, for all but the most obsessed you'll be just as happy with the base model of 8GB and 128GB, which matches the Note 9's offering.
Why to buy?
Step one in this comparison is deciding how much money you're willing to spend on a new phone. Now that the Note 9 has been out for a handful of months,
which means it's also $200 cheaper than the new Galaxy S10+. Carriers and retailers are also more willing to discount and add incentives to the Note 9, making it even more appealing.Everything else between these phones is either identical or marginally different. Stick to the decision based on the price, S Pen, size and a few key features, and you'll make the right choice.But if money isn't a factor, the decision of which one to buy comes down to just a few points. Do you need the S Pen stylus? If so, the Note 9 is your only option; and the S Pen is a really neat feature to have. If instead you value having a more compact, lighter phone then you'll prefer the Galaxy S10+ — and in turn, you'll get a new ultra-wide rear camera, portrait mode selfies, slightly improved performance in the long run with more RAM and a better processor, and improved ergonomics. (Plus, for a little while, you'll have the hot new phone everyone's lusting after.)
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