Apple iPhone 16e vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Apple iPhone 16e and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Apple iPhone 16e which has resolution of 2532 x 1170. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 16e
| Name | Apple iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 4005 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 56790 | Rs. 44999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 19, 2025. The cost of Apple iPhone 16e is Rs. 56790. 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 16e 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 16e 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 457 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.1% than Samsung's phone ~ 83.4%. Apple iPhone 16e has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Apple iPhone 16e (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e's 48 MP Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 16e 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 16e has version 18 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 16e | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408 | Galaxy Note 9 (8GB RAM |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 19, 2025 | August, 2018 |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 18, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.8 mm | 76.4 x 161.9 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 201 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 457 PPI | ~ 514 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.1% | ~ 83.4% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield Glass | |
| Features | HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), 800 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,200 Nits Peak Brightness (HDR), Fingerprint-Resistant Oleophobic Coating, Display Zoom, Reachability | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 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 | |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | 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 | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC, Digital Compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon Micro-Location | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors | Iris Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Heart rate, SpO2 |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | 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 | Action Button, Aluminium Design, Glass Back, Apple Intelligence, Hearing Aid Compatible, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection, NVMe Storage | Embedded S Pen |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) Fusion: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 Aperture, Optical Image Stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels, Super-High-Resolution Photos (24MP and 48MP), Also Enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 Aperture, Optical Image Stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels | 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom Up to 10x, Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Portrait Mode with Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, Night Mode, Panorama (Up to 63MP), Photographic Styles, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Advanced Red-Eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Image Formats Captured: HEIF and JPEG, 720p Dolby Vision Video Recording at 30 fps, Slow-Motion Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps, Time-Lapse Video with Stabilisation, Night Mode Time-Lapse, QuickTake Video, Optical Image Stabilisation for Video, Digital Zoom Up to 6x, Audio Zoom, True Tone Flash, Cinematic Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p), Continuous Autofocus Video, Take 8MP Still Photos While Recording 4K Video, Playback Zoom, Video Formats Recorded: HEVC and H.264, Spatial Audio and Stereo Recording, Wind Noise Reduction, Audio Mix | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Autofocus, Retina Flash | 8 MP Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v18 | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A18 | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
| CPU | 4.04 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 Performance and 4 Efficiency Cores & New 16‑core Neural Engine | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G72 MP18 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | Supported Formats Include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio Playback, User-Configurable Maximum Volume Limit | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | Supported Formats Include HEVC, H.264, and AV1, Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG, Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for Mirroring, Photos, and Video Out to Apple TV (2nd Generation or Later) or AirPlay-Enabled Smart TV | MP4, DivX, XviD |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4005 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W Wireless (Qi) | Yes |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 90 hours | |