Apple iPhone XS vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
iPhone XS: 24 g lighter
- iPhone XS:
- 177 g
- Galaxy Note 9:
- 201 g
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Width
iPhone XS: 5.5 mm narrower
- iPhone XS:
- 70.9 mm
- Galaxy Note 9:
- 76.4 mm
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Screen diagonal
iPhone XS: 0.6 in smaller diagonal
- iPhone XS:
- 5.8 in
- Galaxy Note 9:
- 6.4 in
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Depth
iPhone XS: 1.1 mm thinner
- iPhone XS:
- 7.7 mm
- Galaxy Note 9:
- 8.8 mm
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Height
iPhone XS: 18.3 mm shorter
- iPhone XS:
- 143.6 mm
- Galaxy Note 9:
- 161.9 mm
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. iPhone XS
- Height:
- 143.6 mm
- Width:
- 70.9 mm
- Depth:
- 7.7 mm
2. Galaxy Note 9
- Height:
- 161.9 mm +18.3 mm versus iPhone XS
- Width:
- 76.4 mm +5.5 mm versus iPhone XS
- Depth:
- 8.8 mm +1.1 mm versus iPhone XS
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. iPhone XS
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.8 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 19.5:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 82.6 cm²
2. Galaxy Note 9
- Screen diagonal:
- 6.4 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 18.5:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 104 cm²
Galaxy Note 9 has approximately 25.9% more rectangular screen area than iPhone XS.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.
iPhone XS: Original memory entry
256GB 4GB · 512GB 4GB
Galaxy Note 9: Original memory entry
512 GB · 8 GB RAM 128 GB · 6 GB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. iPhone XS
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- No
2. Galaxy Note 9
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
1. iPhone XS2. Galaxy Note 9
Everyday essentials
| Specification | iPhone XS | Galaxy Note 9 |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Screen size |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | iPhone XS | Galaxy Note 9 |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Camera and Video
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | iPhone XS | Galaxy Note 9 |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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| DxOMark Main Score * |
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| DxOMark Photo * |
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| DxOMark Video * |
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| DxOMark Selfie Score * |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | iPhone XS | Galaxy Note 9 |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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| Antutu 8 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Battery * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | iPhone XS | Galaxy Note 9 |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Unknown |
| Body build |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone XS | Galaxy Note 9 |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | iPhone XS | Galaxy Note 9 |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | iPhone XS | Galaxy Note 9 |
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| Dop |
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