Galaxy S10 + vs. Galaxy Note 9: Which one should you buy?

The Galaxy S10 + is Samsung's latest high-end model, but do not forget that Note 9 was the hottest thing a few months ago. Here is what you need to keep in mind when choosing between the two.

What's new in the Galaxy S10 +

The Galaxy S10 + does not have a noticeable advantage over Note 9, but rather a bunch of little upgrades that add up when you see them together. The size of the display is the same as in Note 9, but it is miraculously even brighter and brighter. There is a new ultra-wide-angle camera that opens up new shooting possibilities, while preserving the other two cameras in Note 9 so you do not lose any of the transition. Wireless charging is faster, almost on par with a wall outlet.

The Galaxy S10 + does all that Note 9 does, as well as a handful of new and interesting features.

But the most noticeable difference, in addition to all these improvements, is the improved ergonomics of the Galaxy S10 +. Even though it has the same screen size, it is smaller in all dimensions than Note 9 – narrower, thinner, shorter. It's also 13% lighter note 9, which is immediately noticeable when it is in your hands. Plus, with a new built-in fingerprint sensor, you do not have that clumsy reach to the back of note 9.

	Galaxy S10 +	Galaxy Note 9
Operating system	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie
Display	6.4-inch AMOLED 3040×1440 (19: 9)	Super AMOLED 6.4 inch, 2960×1440 (18.5: 9)
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Storage room	128 GB 512 GB 1 TB	128 GB 512 GB
extensible	microSD	microSD
RAM	8GB 12 GB	6 GB 8GB
Rear camera	12MP Dual Pixel, f / 1.5-2.4 OIS	12MP Dual Pixel, f / 1.5-2.4 OIS
Rear camera 2	12MP 45 ° FOV, f / 2.4 OIS	12MP, f / 2.4 OIS
Rear camera 3	16MP 123 ° FOV, f / 2.2 fixed focus	n / A
Front camera	Dual Pixel 10MP, f / 1.9 auto focus	8MP, f / 1.7 auto focus
Front camera 2	8MP, f / 2.2 auto focus	n / A
Drums	4100mAh	4000mAh
Charge	USB-C Quick charge Wireless fast charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare	USB-C Quick charge Wireless fast charging
Resistance to water	IP68	IP68
security	Fingerprint sensor on the screen	Capacitive fingerprint sensor Iris scanner
Dimensions	157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm 175 g	161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm 201g

Yes, the Galaxy S10 + offers a new level of internal specifications, provided you are willing to pay for it. You can charge the Galaxy S10 + with 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, considerably more than the Note 9, but honestly, for all enthusiasts, you'll be as happy with the basic model of 8GB and 128GB, which corresponds to the offer of note 9.

Where the Galaxy S10 + and the note 9 are the same

While there are subtle differences in play, you can consider the Galaxy S10 + as a contemporary of Note 9 rather than a replacement or upgrade. The Galaxy S10 + may have improved Note 9 in a few key areas, but that should not detract from Note 9 – and in reality, the differences between models are minimal in many cases.

Can you really tell the difference between these phones everyday? It's a marginal change.

For example, processors. Of course, the Snapdragon 855 is more powerful, more powerful and more efficient than the 845 – but the Note 9 is powerful, and runs the new update Android 9 Pie without problem. The Galaxy S10 + has a slightly A bigger battery too, but the consequences of such a tiny increase in the real world will not necessarily be felt every day – especially if you have to pay extra.

And then you move on to the rest of the daily experience, which basically consists of a shared fabric. The Galaxy Note 9 has an IP68 resistor, an SD card slot, a headphone jack, stereo speakers, wireless charging, fast charging and the same software. These small improvements on the Galaxy S10 + are notable, but do not necessarily change the game the way we generally use our phones.

Which one should you buy?

The first step in this comparison is to determine how much you are willing to spend on a new phone. Now that note 9 has been on sale for a few months, she lost about $ 200 from her MSRP; which means it's also $ 200 cheaper than the new Galaxy S10 +. Carriers and retailers are also more willing to discount and add incentives to note 9, making it even more appealing.

Stylus fans, or those who want to save money, should no longer have to worry about buying a Note 9.

But if money is not a factor, the purchase decision depends on a few points. Do you need the pen S Pen? If so, note 9 is your only option; and the S Pen is a really nice feature to have. If you prefer a more compact and lighter phone, you'll prefer the Galaxy S10 + and you'll get a new ultra-wide rear camera, selfies in portrait mode, slightly improved performance in the long run with more RAM. and a better processor, and improved ergonomics. (Plus, for a little while, you'll have the new fashionable phone that everyone covets.)

Everything else between these phones is the same or slightly different. Stick to the decision based on price, S Pen, size and some key features, and you'll make the right choice.

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