Samsung Galaxy S9 (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S9 (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy S9 (256GB) which has resolution of 2960 x 1440. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 108 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 44000 | Rs. 48990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S9 (256GB) is Rs. 44000. The launch Date of the second phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is Rs. 48990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S9 (256GB)'s 5.8 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S9 (256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S9 (256GB) has display density of 568 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has only 515 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.8% than Samsung Galaxy S9 (256GB)'s ~ 83.6%. Samsung Galaxy S9 (256GB) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S9 (256GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra's 108 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S9 (256GB)'s 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 40 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S9 (256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v8.0 and the second one on 10 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S9 256GB | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February, 2018 | January 14, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 68.7 x 147.69 x 8.5 mm | 75.6 x 165.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 163 g | 227 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.8 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6.8 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 568 PPI | ~ 515 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.6% | ~ 89.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display | Always-on Display, HDR10+, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Curved Display | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 10 MP ƒ/4.9 (Telephoto) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, PDAF | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Autofocus | 40 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |