Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has better resolution of 3440 x 1800 than Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) which has resolution of 2960 x 1440. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 58990 | Rs. 124990 |
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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 expected to be January 17, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is Rs. 124990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's 6.9 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has display density of 566 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has only 531 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.0 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
| 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 17, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.8 x 158.1 x 8.5 mm | 77.6 x 162.8 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 219 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 531 PPI | ~ 566 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | Always-on Display, HDR10+, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Iris Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate, SpO2 | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | USB Type-C |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 10 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Autofocus | 50 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7.1 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Adreno 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 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |