Samsung Galaxy Note9 vs. Motorola Edge 40 Neo

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note9 and Motorola Edge 40 Neo. 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.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note9 vs. Motorola Edge 40 Neo Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Note9 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-N960F/DS -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 161.9 mm 159.63 mm Samsung Galaxy Note9 has greater height than Motorola Edge 40 Neo.
Width 76.4 mm 71.99 mm Samsung Galaxy Note9 has greater width than Motorola Edge 40 Neo.
Depth 8.8 mm 7.89 mm Motorola Edge 40 Neo is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note9.
Weight 201 g 172 g Motorola Edge 40 Neo is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note9.
Body Colour Cobalt blue | Metallic copper | Deep black | Ocean blue | Midnight black | Lavender purple Caneel bay | Black beauty
Body Material - Silicone, vegan leather
Protection Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, dirt-repellent, sand-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Yes Both phones are waterproof.
IP rating IP68 IP68
SAR Value 1.509 W/kg (body), 0.381 W/kg (head), 2.24 W/kg (limb) -
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, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM Dual-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Note9 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Display Type OLED display pOLED display
Display Technology Quad HD+ Super AMOLED AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.4" 6.55" Motorola Edge 40 Neo has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Note9.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2960 x 1440 pixels 2400 x 1080 pixels Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better screen resolution than Motorola Edge 40 Neo.
Display Format QHD+ Full HD+
Pixel Density 516 ppi 402 ppi Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better pixel density than Motorola Edge 40 Neo.
Aspect Ratio - 20:9
Max Brightness - 1300 cd/m²
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours 1.07 billion colours Motorola Edge 40 Neo has better colour depth than Samsung Galaxy Note9.
HDR - Yes Motorola Edge 40 Neo has HDR.
HDR Technology - HDR10+
Display Refresh Rate - 144 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate - 360 Hz
Display Features Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, endless edge display
Display Protection (Screen Protector) - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Note9 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor Type (CPU) Samsung Exynos 9 MediaTek Dimensity 7030
Processor Number 9810 -
Clock Speed 2.7 GHz -
Processor Core Qty 8-core -
64-bit Architecture Yes - Samsung Galaxy Note9 has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Mali-G72 MP18 -
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Note9 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
RAM LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB LPDDR5 SDRAM - 12 GB Motorola Edge 40 Neo has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy Note9.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 128 GB 256 GB Motorola Edge 40 Neo has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy Note9.
User Memory 108.9 GB -
Memory Interface - uMCP
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB -
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Note9 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 2 2
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel 50 Megapixel Motorola Edge 40 Neo has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9.
Sensor Size 1/2.55" 1/1.5" Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better camera sensor size than Motorola Edge 40 Neo.
Lens Type Wide-angle lens -
Lens Aperture F/1.5 & f/2.4 F/1.8 Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9.
Pixel Size - 1 μm
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Both phones have optical image stabilization.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Optical Zoom 2x -
Digital Zoom 10x -
Self-Timer Delay - Yes
Special Effects HDR, Bokeh effect, Grid Line HDR, Live Filters, Spot Colour
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 Burst mode, Slow motion mode, Watermark mode, Video Snapshot, 360 Panorama mode, Active photos, Portrait, Night Vision, Macro video, Portrait video, Ultra-Res, Scanner, Dual Record, Pro mode with long exposure, Timelapse with Hyperlapse, Auto night vision, metering mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Auto smile capture Both phones have face detection.
Light Source 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, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 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 Quick Capture, QR-code scanner, video stabilisation, Barcode Scanner, smart composition, Audio zoom, levelling, RAW photo output, shot optimisation, Google Lens, Assistive Grid, Omni PDAF, Ultra Pixel Technology for 2.0µm
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel 13 Megapixel Motorola Edge 40 Neo has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9.
Sensor Size (2nd Camera) 1/3.4" -
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Telephoto lens Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/2.4 F/2.2 Motorola Edge 40 Neo has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9.
Field of View (2nd Camera) - 120 degree(s)
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) - 1.12 μm
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) - Macro camera
Camera Features (2nd Camera) - Macro Vision
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel 32 Megapixel Motorola Edge 40 Neo has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9.
Sensor Size (Front) 1/3.6" -
Lens Type (Front) Wide-angle lens -
Lens Aperture (Front) F/1.7 F/2.4 Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9.
Pixel Size (Front) - 0.7 μm
Focus Adjustment Automatic -
Special Effects (Front) HDR, Grid Line HDR, photo booth, face retouch, Live Filters, Spot Colour
Camera Modes (Front) Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus Watermark mode, Video Snapshot, Active photos, Selfie Mirror, Portrait video, Gesture Capture, Dual Record, Timelapse with Hyperlapse, Professional (with Long Exposure), Auto night vision, metering mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) - Auto smile capture Motorola Edge 40 Neo has face detection.
Video Resolutions (Front) - 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 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 Self-timer, Quick Capture, video stabilisation, RAW photo, Quad Pixel technology for 1.4 µm, levelling, Selfie animation, Assistive grid, external microphone support
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Note9 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4000 mAh 5000 mAh Motorola Edge 40 Neo has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note9.
Fast Charging Technology - TurboPower technology Motorola Edge 40 Neo has fast charging technology.
Wireless Charging Yes - Samsung Galaxy Note9 can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, PMA -
Talk Time 1740 minutes -
Run Time Details Talk (3G): up to 1740 min
Active online usage (3G): up to 14 hrs
Active online usage (4G): up to 16 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 59 hrs
Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 95 hrs
Playback (video): up to 20 hrs
Mixed usage: up to 36 hrs
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Note9 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Technology TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 5G Motorola Edge 40 Neo has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 8.1 Oreo Android 13
Intelligent Assistant Bixby Google Assistant
Payment Technology Samsung Pay -
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Note9 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 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 8, Band 19
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900, 800
4G LTE Band 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 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 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 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 43, Band 48, 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 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 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 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 3700, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band - N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40
5G NR Frequency - FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE Bluetooth 5.3
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy Note9 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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 -
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 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert -
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, SAR sensor, gyroscope
Security Devices Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan Fingerprint reader (under display)
Security Technology - ThinkShield for Mobile
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 Dual microphones, Android Sensor Hub, dual stereo speakers, hotspot
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Note9 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Included Accessories Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB connector, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, headset (tuned by AKG) SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable, protective case, TurboPower 68W charger
Compliant Standards IP68 IP68, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, SGS Low Motion Blur Certification
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m -
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