Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G
Quick Comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy Note 9. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy Note.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 29999 | Rs. 87999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is Rs. 29999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 25, 2026. The cost of SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G is Rs. 87999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has larger screen size of 6.4 inches in comparison to SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's 6.3 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen type. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has display density of 514 PPI & SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has only 411 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Samsung Galaxy Note 9's ~ 83.4%. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy Note 9's lower 6 GB RAM. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy Note 9's 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G 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's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v8.1 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy Note 9 | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | August, 2018 | February 25, 2026 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.4 x 161.9 x 8.8 mm | 71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 167 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 514 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.4% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | |
| Brightness | 2600nits | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display | Privacy Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Iris Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Heart rate, SpO2 | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 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 + 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 8K, 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Autofocus | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.8 GHz, Deca Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro | |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Xclipse 960 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 | Yes, 25W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |