In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked and OPPO Reno 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | OPPO Reno 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N960U1 | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 161.9 mm | 162 mm | OPPO Reno 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Width | 76.4 mm | 77.2 mm | OPPO Reno 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Depth | 8.8 mm | 9.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Weight | 201 g | 215 g | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Body Colour | Ocean blue | Ocean green | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.59 W/kg (simultaneous), 1.39 W/kg (wireless router), 1.03 W/kg (body), 1.29 W/kg (head) | - | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | OPPO Reno 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.4" | 6.6" | OPPO Reno 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better screen resolution than OPPO Reno 5G. |
Display Format | QHD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 516 ppi | 387 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better pixel density than OPPO Reno 5G. |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen | DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | OPPO Reno 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 | Qualcomm ADRENO 640 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | OPPO Reno 5G |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 8 GB | 8 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 512 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has more internal memory than OPPO Reno 5G. |
User Memory | 463.4 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | OPPO Reno 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | OPPO Reno 5G has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | 1/2" | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better camera sensor size than OPPO Reno 5G. |
Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX586 sensor | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | F/1.7 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, Bokeh effect, Grid Line | HDR | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Portraits, Flowers, Indoor scenes, Animals, Landscapes, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Sunrises and sunsets, Watersides, Street scenes, Night scenes, Waterfalls, Snow, Birds, Backlit, Text, Disney AR Emoji | Time-lapse mode, night mode, Expert Mode, AI Portait, Pano mode, Dazzle Colour Mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has face detection. |
Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Motion photo, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Live Focus, Dual Capture, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Video location tags, Stamps, location tags, Continuous autofocus video, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel, background blur, Scene Optimiser, Eye blink, Motion blur, Lens smudge, Backlit, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video | Noise reduction, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), 10x Hybrid Zoom |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better second camera resolution than OPPO Reno 5G. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/3.4" | - | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | OPPO Reno 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 13 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/3.0 |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Front Camera Design | - | Pop-up | |
Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | OPPO Reno 5G has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Lens Element Qty (Front) | - | 5-element | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | AI Beauty | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | OPPO Reno 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 4065 mAh | OPPO Reno 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | VOOC Flash Charge technology | OPPO Reno 5G has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
Talk Time | 2280 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk (CDMA): up to 2280 min Active online usage (3G): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (audio): up to 60 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 95 hrs Playback (video): up to 21 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 2280 min |
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Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | OPPO Reno 5G |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | OPPO Reno 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo | ColorOS 6 (based on Android 9) | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | OPPO Reno 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66, Band 71 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | Wi-Fi | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | OPPO Reno 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | - | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | - | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | Dolby Atmos sound technology |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | OPPO Reno 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
Additional Phone Features | S Pen multi-input, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Screen Write, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, Face recognition, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Smart Performance Adjuster, Dual Audio, water-carbon cooling system, S Pen remote function | Protective O-Dot, Game Boost 2.0 |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | OPPO Reno 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB connector, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, headset (tuned by AKG) | Headphones, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |