Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Apple iPhone 12 (128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) which has resolution of 2532 x 1170. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)
| Name | Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 54900 | Rs. 44999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 13, 2020. The cost of Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) is Rs. 54900. The launch Date of the second phone is August, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 44999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.4 inch screen. Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 514 PPI & Apple's phone has only 460 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera. Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) has version v14 iOS Operating System where as Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) has version v8.1 Android Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 12 | Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 13, 2020 | August, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4 mm | 76.4 x 161.9 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 162 g | 201 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels | 6.4 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 514 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.4% | |
| Features | Super Retina XDR, HDR10, True Tone, Wide Colour | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, Lightning Cable | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, | Iris Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Heart rate, SpO2 |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Embedded S Pen | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) | 12 MP + 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash | 8 MP Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v14 | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A14 | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | MP4, DivX, XviD |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Music Playback Time | 65 hours | |