Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) and Apple iPhone 15 Plus comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Apple iPhone 15 Plus which has resolution of 2796 x 1290. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 15 Plus
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4383 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 58990 | Rs. 68999 |
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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 Plus (256GB) is Rs. 58990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 Plus is Rs. 68999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 15 Plus's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 15 Plus has Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 531 PPI & Apple's phone has only 460 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 15 Plus has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 15 Plus (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus's 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 15 Plus 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 S9 Plus (256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has version 8.0 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 15 Plus has version v17 iOS Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | iPhone 15 Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February, 2018 | September 12, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.8 x 158.1 x 8.5 mm | 77.8 x 160.9 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 201 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 531 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.2% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass bac | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical),HDR display, HDR with Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | No |
| 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, 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, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Iris Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate, SpO2 | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Autofocus | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | iOS v17 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Apple Bionic A16 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth | |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Apple GPU |
| 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 | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4383 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging |