Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy S21	Samsung Galaxy Note 9
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
key specs
Display	6.20-inch	6.40-inch
Processor	Samsung Exynos 2100	Samsung Exynos 9810
Front Camera	10-megapixel	8-megapixel
Rear Camera	12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 64-megapixel	12-megapixel
RAM	8GB	6GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB
Battery Capacity	4000mAh	4000mAh
OS	Android 11	Android 8.1
Resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1440x2960 pixels
general
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy S21	Galaxy Note 9
Release date	January 14, 2021	August 1, 2018
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	151.70 x 71.20 x 7.90	161.90 x 76.40 x 8.80
Weight (g)	171.00	201.00
IP rating	IP68	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	4000	4000
Fast charging	Proprietary	-
Wireless charging	Yes	-
Colours	Phantom Violet	Midnight Black, Metallic Copper, Ocean Blue, Lavender Purple
display
Screen size (inches)	6.20	6.40
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1440x2960 pixels
Protection type	Gorilla Glass	-
Aspect ratio	20:9	-
Pixels per inch (PPI)	421	-
hardware
Processor	2.2GHz octa-core (3x2.8GHz + 4x2.2GHz + 1x2.9GHz)	1.7GHz octa-core
Processor make	Samsung Exynos 2100	Samsung Exynos 9810
RAM	8GB	6GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB
Expandable storage	-	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	512
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.8-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.4-micron) + 64-megapixel (f/2.0, 0.8-micron)	12-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	3	-
Rear autofocus	Yes	-
Rear flash	Yes	-
Front camera	10-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.22-micron)	8-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1	-
software
Operating system	Android 11	Android 8.1
Skin	One UI 3.1	Samsung Experience UX
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes	-
Number of SIMs	2	2
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	-
sim 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	-
sensors
Face unlock	Yes	-
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	-
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes

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