In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked and Vivo V15 Pro. 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 | Vivo V15 Pro |
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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 | 157.25 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has greater height than Vivo V15 Pro. |
Width | 76.4 mm | 74.71 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has greater width than Vivo V15 Pro. |
Depth | 8.8 mm | 8.21 mm | Vivo V15 Pro is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Weight | 201 g | 185 g | Vivo V15 Pro is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Body Colour | Ocean blue | Topaz blue | |
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 |
Micro-USB | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Vivo V15 Pro |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.4" | 6.39" | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has larger screen size than Vivo V15 Pro. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better screen resolution than Vivo V15 Pro. |
Display Format | QHD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 516 ppi | - | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 19.5:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 10000000:1 | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen | Always-on display, 2.5D Glass, Wide colour display (P3), Ultra FullView Display |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Vivo V15 Pro |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE | |
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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 | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 | - |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Vivo V15 Pro |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 8 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has more RAM than Vivo V15 Pro. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 512 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has more internal memory than Vivo V15 Pro. |
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 | Vivo V15 Pro |
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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 | Vivo V15 Pro has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | 1/2.25" | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better camera sensor size than Vivo V15 Pro. |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, Bokeh effect, Grid Line | HDR, Live Filters | |
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 | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Slow motion mode, Watermark mode, Professional mode, Gender Detection, Bokeh Mode, AI Beauty, AR stickers, AI Portrait Lighting, PPT, AI Face Shaping, AI Portrait Framing, AI Body Shaping, AI Super Night 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 | - | |
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 | AI scene recognition, AI Triple camera, Quad Pixel technology, 12MP output using quad pixel technology, Palm capture |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better second camera resolution than Vivo V15 Pro. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/3.4" | - | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Super wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Vivo V15 Pro has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | AI Super Wide-Angle |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
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 | 32 Megapixel | Vivo V15 Pro 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. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | - | |
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 | Vivo V15 Pro |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 3700 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has larger battery capacity than Vivo V15 Pro. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Dual-Engine Fast Charging | Vivo V15 Pro 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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CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Vivo V15 Pro |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo | Funtouch OS 9 (based on Android Oreo 9.0) | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Vivo V15 Pro |
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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 | |
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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 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 850, 900 | |
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 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 17, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
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 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700b, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | Wi-Fi | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Vivo V15 Pro |
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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 | WAV, MPEG 2 Audio, MP3, FLAC, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | AVI, MPEG-4, 3GP | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Vivo V15 Pro |
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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, digital compass, gyro 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 | Google Assistant Button, Game Mode 5.0., Dual-Turbo, Jovi Image Recogniser |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Vivo V15 Pro |
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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, USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, screen protector (pre-applied), protective case | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | - | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |