Samsung has unveiled its latest and greatest flagship phone, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The new device features a beautifully big display, top-tier specs, and should be at least as good as any other flagship from this year, if not a whole lot better. But there’s one flagship phone that could still beat the Galaxy Note Note 9, and it’s not even from this year. This is a classic case of Android vs iOS. Can the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 beat out the iPhone X? We put the two phones head to head to find out. Specs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Apple iPhone X Size 161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.35 inches) 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches) Weight 201 grams (7.09 ounces) 174 grams (6.14 ounces) Screen Size 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display 5.8-inch Super Retina AMOLED display Screen Resolution 2,960 x 1,440 (516 pixels-per-inch) 2,436 x 1,125 pixels (458 pixels-per-inch) Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo iOS 11 Storage Space 128GB, 512GB 64GB, 256GB MicroSD Card Slot Yes No Tap To Pay Services Google Pay Apple Pay Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 A11 Bionic RAM 6GB, 8GB 3GB Camera Dual sensor 12MP rear, 8MP front Dual sensor 12MP rear, 7MP front Video 2,160p at 60 frames per second, 1,080p at 240 fps, 720p at 960 fps 2,160p at 60 frames per second, 1080p at 240 fps Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Ports USB-C, Headphone Jack Lightning Fingerprint sensor Yes No Water resistance IP68 IP67 Battery 4,000mAh 2,716mAh App Marketplace Google Play Store Apple App Store Network support T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint Colors Ocean Blue, Lavender Purple Space Gray, Silver Price $1,000 $1,000 Buy From AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, Amazon, Samsung AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Apple Review Score 4 out of 5 stars 4.5 out of 5 stars Performance, battery life, and charging It’s always difficult to compare the performance of an Android phone with an iPhone, and that holds true here. The iPhone X features Apple’s A11 Bionic chip coupled with 3GB of RAM, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 boasts a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. It also features a special water-cooling system, which should help the phone push the Snapdragon 845 that little bit further. What really matters, however, is day-to-day use — and thankfully both of these phones will perform perfectly well for the vast majority of users. We’ll have to wait for benchmarks from the Galaxy Note 9 to see which phone is truly the more powerful one. In terms of battery life, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 comes in with a 4,000mAh battery, which is far more than the iPhone X’s 2,716mAh battery. Still, considering the larger and more dense display, it’s possible the actual battery life could even out. Both devices can be charged through the charging port, whether it be the Lightning or USB-C, and both also support wireless charging. Winner: Tie Design and durability Apple has always been at the forefront of great design in the tech industry, and the iPhone X represents the culmination of a decade of iPhone development. It’s really a great-looking phone with a beautiful edge-to-edge display and a stunning glass back. The device does feature the infamous notch, though many have gotten used to that now, and most users of the device argue that it’s not really a big deal in day-to-day use. The Galaxy Note 9 is a stylish device too, but it’s a very different-looking phone. It features a big display with curved edges on each side, and a glass back. Also on the back is a dual-sensor camera, and a fingerprint sensor — which is one thing that the iPhone X doesn’t have to offer. It’s worth noting that the Note 9 is significantly taller, wider, thicker, and heavier than the iPhone X. When it comes to durability, neither of the phones is particularly drop-proof considering the abundance of glass used in their construction. They do both feature water resistance, however, with the iPhone X’s rating coming in at IP67, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9’s rating coming in at IP68. The difference is that IP67 allows a phone to last up to 30 minutes in up to one meter of water, while IP68 means it can withstand 1.5 meters. It’s hard to move past the beautiful design and edge-to-edge display of the iPhone X. Winner: iPhone X Display Apple has stepped things up with the display in the iPhone X, but Samsung has been putting top-tier displays in its phones for years now — and it shows here. While the iPhone X features an OLED display with a resolution of 2,436 x 1,125 pixels, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 boasts an OLED display with a resolution of 2,960 x 1,440 pixels. Not only that, but the Note 9’s display is also much bigger, coming in at 6.4 inches, over the iPhone X’s 5.8 inches. No matter how you look at it, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 display is better in every way. Winner: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Camera The camera is becoming increasingly important for smartphones, and both of these devices offer top-tier cameras. The iPhone is known for having a great camera, and while there has been increased competition in the past few years, the iPhone X still boasts an excellent camera that’s great at taking photos in a range of conditions. The camera on the iPhone X boasts a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture, coupled with a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture. Both lenses offer optical image stabilization, and the front-facing camera comes in at 7 megapixels, but it offers a range of extra features, like Face ID, Animoji, among others. The camera in the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is also set to be pretty spectacular, though we’ll have to wait and see just how well it performs. The camera is a dual 12-megapixel camera, and both sensors offer optical image stabilization. One of the sensors has an adjustable aperture of f/1.5 to f/2.4, while the second sensor has an aperture of f/2.4. The front-facing camera on the device comes in at 8 megapixels. The hardware looks very similar to the S9 Plus camera, which is particularly good in low light, but Samsung has added some A.I. smarts that could elevate it even further. However, it has very tough competition in the iPhone X. Both devices clearly have nice cameras, but we’re going to have to wait and see how well the Galaxy Note 9 performs. Until then, this one’s a tie. Winner: Tie Software and updates When comparing an iPhone with an Android phone, software is always a point of debate. We’re not going to get into the whole Android vs. iOS debate here, but we can point out a few of the major differences between the two. The iPhone’s iOS is known for being stylish and easy to use. Everything is pretty much where you expect it to be, and once you get used to how iOS works, you’ll be able to get around it very easily. There’s another big advantage to iOS: Apple controls both the software and the hardware of the iPhone, so that means that you’ll get updates as soon as they’re available, assuming your phone supports the update. That’s not true of Android, especially when it comes to non-Google smartphone manufacturers — like Samsung. Still, there are some big advantages to Android, too. Android is generally a little more flexible. You can install apps from third-party sources if you want (though we don’t recommend it), and there are more settings and options to tweak. You can also customize where you want widgets to show up, and more. Samsung Experience user interface, which sits atop Android offers some handy extras, though it isn’t as slick as stock Android. We’re not going to award a winner based on whether Android or iOS is better — but considering Samsung’s track record with updates, we are going to award one based on the fact that the iPhone X will get updates quicker.<doc-sep>Here it is, another smartphone that costs $1,000. Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 9 on Thursday with the same price tag as the iPhone X, which is still a ridiculous asking price for a smartphone, if you ask me. But that four-figured price tag might be slightly more justifiable on the Galaxy Note 9. After looking at the specs and features of both phones, it's clear that you're getting more "phone" in the Galaxy Note 9 than you are with the iPhone X. Check out the major differences between the iPhone X and Galaxy Note 9 to see what I mean:<doc-sep>Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled the Galaxy Note 9 in New York last week, the latest iteration of a series of devices that ushered in the ‘phablet,’ which are between the size of a phone and tablet. Samsung is banking on a larger screen and more high-end specifications as it goes head-to-head with the iPhone X before Apple Inc. introduces new devices ahead of the holiday shopping season. With both starting at about $1,000, how do the Samsung Note and Apple iPhone X compare? Size & Weight When put side-by-side, there is a clear difference between the Galaxy Note 9 and iPhone X. Samsung’s device measures 6.4 inches, while the iPhone X is only 5.8 inches - much shorter and slimmer. The Note 9 is also heavier at 201 grams, compared with 174 grams for Apple’s device. But with the upcoming release of new models, Apple could take the size battle to the next level with plans for its biggest iPhone yet, a model featuring a screen close to 6.5 inches, Bloomberg News reported in February. Appearance and Display Samsung’s new devices are housed in an aluminum frame and come in four colors: ocean blue, lavender purple, midnight black and metallic copper. For the iPhone X’s stainless steel frame, it’s a choice between silver and space gray. While both have minimized the bezels to maximize the area given over to the display, Samsung has space at the top for its front camera and ear-piece. Apple has the so-called notch to house those features, a design that drew sarcasm and criticism when the iPhone X was unveiled last year. The display on the Note 9 is slightly sharper than the iPhone X at around 516 pixels per inch versus 458 pixels on the iPhone X. Price, Memory and RAM While the base model of both phones starts at about $1,000, Samsung offers a version that costs as much as $1,250, or about $100 above the iPhone X’s upper limit. Storage for the Note 9 starts at 128 gigabytes, with a slot to add more with a MicroSD card, while Apple starts with 64 gigabytes. When it comes to RAM, Samsung is offering at least 6 gigabytes, double the iPhone X. S Pen Samsung has been touting the advantages of its S Pen, a Bluetooth-enabled stylus that lets users remotely control the Note 9’s camera and switch between slides in a presentation. It’ll also allow more accurate writing and drawing on the screen, compared to using your figures on an iPhone X. With software updates, there might be more applications for the S pen in the future. The Apple Pencil was designed exclusively for the iPad Pro, not the company’s handsets. Camera Smartphone cameras have moved beyond the early tussle over which offered the most megapixels to look at the overall picture-taking functions, such as sensors and software, there is still consumer interest in those specifications. Both the Note 9 and iPhone X have 12 megapixel rear-facing cameras while on the front, Samsung offers 8 megapixels compared with Apple’s 7. Samsung says its dual aperture adapts to different lighting scenarios and can perform better in a low-light environment and its flagship also recognizes what’s in screen to optimize color settings and detect flawed photos. Apple’s camera touts precise facial mapping and depth-sensing. Battery While Samsung’s 4,000 mAh battery is much larger than the 2,716 mAh of the iPhone X, capacity is not the only thing to consider. The Note 9’s bigger screen needs more juice to power it while other factors include the operating system and power management tools. Security Note 9 provides a range of security options, including iris and fingerprint scanners as well as facial recognition while the iPhone X relies on its Face ID feature, which analyses 30,000 invisible dots to create a precise depth map of a user’s face. Subscribe to Mint Newsletters * Enter a valid email * Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint. Download our App Now! ! 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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs iPhone X – Worth the upgrade? With Samsung having just pulled the wraps off its new flagship phablet, the Galaxy Note 9, it’s only natural that the world wants to know how it compares to one of its most prominent rivals, the iPhone X. We’ve already compared Apple’s best and brightest handset against Samsung’s existing 2018 flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S9. Overall it faired well, particularly thanks to its impressive performance and dual rear cameras. Related: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S9 Now it has to take on the more productivity-focused Note line, and while the new Galaxy Note 9 shares plenty with its more svelte Galaxy S siblings, there are a few key differences that help it to take the fight to Apple. Generally speaking, based on artificial benchmarking Apple’s latest A11 chip typically fares better than the Exynos 9810 (and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 destined for 2018 Galaxy flagships in the US and Asia). However, with 6GB/8GB of RAM to help keep things running smoothly (up to more than twice that of the iPhone X), with real-world use the Note 9 will likely perform admirably for the duration of your average two-year contract. Related: Best smartphones Samsung has done a great job of pushing its extended aspect ratio, high-resolution AMOLED displays to the boundaries of it top-end phones – but Apple took things further in the screen-to-body ratio department with the launch of the iPhone X. If you’re comfortable living that notch life, then you might prefer what Apple has to offer. Otherwise, the additional screen real-estate renders the Note 9 the better option for productivity and media consumption. Speaking of media, both phones support HDR viewing from supported apps, such as Netflix. The use of OLED panels also means you get to enjoy rich colours and excellent contrast whichever handset you prefer. Related: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S9 Plus As for the cameras, both phones pack in 12-megapixel dual sensors on the rear, with the secondary sensor of each offering lossless 2x optical zoom. Apple trumps Samsung with its superior 4K video-recording quality and frame rates, while Note 9 boasts 960fps super-slow motion burst recording, just as on the S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. Optical image stabilisation and portrait mode functionality feature on both phones, too, with the iPhone adding the option of virtual studio lighting and scenes. In response, the Note adds Snapchat Lens-style overlays for some added frivolity. Related: Best Android phones Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs iPhone X – Specs comparison So how does the Note 9’s fundamental hardware (and software) compare to the mighty iPhone X: Galaxy Note 9 iPhone X Display 6.4 inches, 1440 x 2960, Super AMOLED 5.8 inches, 1125 x 2436, OLED Processor Exynos 9810/Snapdragon 845 Apple A11 Bionic RAM 6GB/8GB 3GB IP rating IP68 IP67 Rear camera Dual 12 megapixels Dual 12 megapixels Front camera 8 megapixels 7 megapixels Battery 4000mAh 2716mAh Software Android 8.1 Oreo iOS 11 Storage 128/512GB + microSD up to 512GB 64/256GB. Non-expandable Stylus S Pen w/ Bluetooth None Starting price £899 £999 Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs iPhone X – Design and software These are both premium handsets. Apple’s iPhone X comes in just two shades – a glass-backed Space Grey and a Silver option, both feature a reflective surgical-grade steel frame banding around the edge. The Note 9, meanwhile, will arrive in three shades: Midnight Black, Lavender Purple and Ocean Blue (with a yellow S Pen). Being an Apple device in 2018, the iPhone shrugs off the headphone jack, leaving just the single Lightning port for data and power – although this is one of the first iPhones to support Qi wireless charging as well. The body of the iPhone might look fragile, but Apple has also ensured that it’s IP67 dust and water-resistant, so you can happily use it in the bath or the rain. Samsung arguably offers some of the most premium Android-based alternatives to the iPhone, and the Note 9 looks to be the biggest and best example of this yet. It, too, features a curved glass front and back with a metal frame in between. Unlike last year’s Galaxy S8 twins, the metal frame now comes colour-matched to whichever option you choose. It supports fast charging thanks to that glass design, but adheres to both the Qi and PMA standards as well as accommodating Samsung’s own fast wireless charging standard.