Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Sony Xperia XZ2
Samsung Galaxy S98.8 / 10 (pro rating) 0 have it · 0 want it |
Sony Xperia XZ27.6 / 10 (pro rating) 0 have it · 0 want it | |
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Design |
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| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone |
| Operating system | Android (8.0 Oreo) | Android (8.0 Oreo) |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar |
| Dimensions | 5.81 in x 2.7 in x 0.33 in | 6.02 in x 2.83 in x 0.44 in |
| Weight | 5.75 oz | 6.98 oz |
| Rugged | Yes (Water, Dust proof) | Yes (Water, Dust proof) |
| IP certified | Yes (IP68) | Yes (IP68) |
| Materials | Main body: glass | Main body: glass |
| Biometrics | Iris scanner, Facial recognition, Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
| Keys | ||
| Left side | Yes | |
| Volume control, Other | ||
| Right side | Yes | Yes |
| Lock/Unlock key | Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | |
| Available color options | Black, Gold, Gray, Purple, Blue, Red | Black, Silver, Pink, Green |
Display |
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| Physical size | 5.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Display resolution | Other (1440x2960 pixels) | Other (1080x2160 pixels) |
| Technology | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.36% | 76.28% |
| Peak brightness | 700cd/m2 (nit) | |
| Touch screen | Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes) | Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes) |
| Features | HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware |
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| System chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor model | Kryo 385 (Octa-core,2800 MHz,64-bit,10nm) | Kryo 385 (Octa-core,2800 MHz,64-bit,10nm) |
| 3D Graphics hardware accelerator | Yes (Adreno 630) | Yes (Adreno 630) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory architecture | Quad-channel | |
| Type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4 |
| Built-in storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Maximum User Storage | 48 GB | |
| Memory card support | Yes (up to 400 GB) | Yes (up to 400 GB) |
| Type | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD |
Camera |
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| Camera | Yes (12 megapixels) | Yes (19 megapixels) |
| Flash | Yes (LED) | Yes (LED) |
| Aperture size | F1.5-F2.4 | F2 |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 25mm | |
| Camera sensor size | 1/2.3" | |
| Pixel size | 1.4μm | 1.22μm |
| Hardware Features | Optical image stabilization, Autofocus (Phase detection) | Autofocus (Laser, Phase detection) |
| Software Features | Manual focus, Object tracking, RAW image capture, Touch to focus, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Manual focus, Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control |
| Shooting Modes | Burst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama | Burst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Scenes |
| Video capture | Yes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 60), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (960 fps)) | Yes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 60), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (960 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD)) |
| Features | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing |
| Additional camera | Yes (8 megapixels) | Yes (5 megapixels) |
| Features | Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | Wide Angle |
| Video capture | 2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) |
Battery |
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| Capacity | 3000 mAh | 3180 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge | Yes (Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging) | |
| Wireless charging | Built-in (Qi, Powermat) | Built-in (Qi) |
| Battery times | Talk time: 31 hours / Stand-by time: 3 days (82 hours) / Music playback : 51 hours / Video playback : 17 hours | Talk time: 12.2 hours / Stand-by time: 25 days (590 hours) / Talk time (3G) : 23 hours / Stand-by time 3G: 26 days (630 hours) / Stand-by time 4G: 25 days (590 hours) / Music playback : 85 hours / Video playback : 16 hours |
| Internet use | ||
| 3G | 11 %01.0f hours | |
| LTE | 12%01.0f hours | |
| Wi-Fi | 14%01.0f hours | |
Multimedia |
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| Screen mirroring | Wireless screen share | DLNA, Wireless screen share |
| Radio | Yes (Type: Type: FM) | |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Additional microphone/s | Yes (Noise cancellation) | |
| Speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Cellular |
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| Network technology | GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA (800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71 ), LTE (TDD) (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46 ) | GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66 ), LTE (TDD) (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 ) |
| Data | LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA | LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
| 2G Data | EDGE, GPRS | EDGE, GPRS |
| nano-SIM | Yes | |
| Global roaming | Yes | Yes |
Phone features |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter |
| Notifications | Service lights, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Countdown timer | Calendar, Alarm, Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Countdown timer |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Supports | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange |
| Instant messaging | Yes | Yes |
| Services | Hangouts / Google Talk | Hangouts / Google Talk |
| Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | |
Connectivity |
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| Bluetooth | Yes (5.0) | Yes (5.0) |
| Profiles/ Protocols | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Heart Rate Profile, Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP) | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Multi-Channel Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP) |
| Wi-Fi 802.11 | Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band) | Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band) |
| MIMO | MIMO | |
| Mobile Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes (USB 3.1) | Yes (USB 3.1) |
| Features | Mass storage device, USB OTG | Mass storage device, USB OTG |
| Connector type | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Mobile Payment | Samsung Pay | |
| Charging connector | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| NFC, ANT+, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
Regulatory Approval |
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| Regulatory Approval | Yes | |
| FCC ID value | A3LSMG960U | |
| FCC ID link | link | |
| Date approved | ||
| US SAR | ||
| Head | 0.35 W/kg | |
| Body | 0.96 W/kg | |
| Simultaneous Transmission | 1.59 W/kg | |
| Wireless Router | 0.95 W/kg | |
Availability |
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| Officially announced | Yes () | Yes () |
| Market status | Available | Available |
| Release date | ||
Shopping information |
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| MSRP price | $820 | €800 |
US carrier availability |
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| Carrier | Verizon (Available ()), AT&T (Available ()), T-Mobile (Available ()), Sprint (Available ()), U.S. Cellular (Available ()), MetroPCS (Available ()), Cricket (Available ()), Virgin Mobile (Available ()), Boost Mobile (Available ()) | |
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