Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note9 and Motorola Moto G54. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Motorola Moto G54 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N960F/DS | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 161.9 mm | 161.56 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has greater height than Motorola Moto G54. |
Width | 76.4 mm | 73.82 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has greater width than Motorola Moto G54. |
Depth | 8.8 mm | 7.99 mm | Motorola Moto G54 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Weight | 201 g | 177 g | Motorola Moto G54 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Body Colour | Cobalt blue | Metallic copper | Deep black | Ocean blue | Midnight black | Lavender purple | Midnight blue | |
Body Material | - | Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polyurethane (PU) | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Splash-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 is waterproof. |
IP rating | 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 Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Motorola Moto G54 |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.4" | 6.5" | Motorola Moto G54 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 Moto G54. |
Display Format | QHD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 516 ppi | 405 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better pixel density than Motorola Moto G54. |
Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen | Attentive display |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Motorola Moto G54 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos 9 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | |
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Processor Number | 9810 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has higher clock speed than Motorola Moto G54. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Mali-G72 MP18 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Motorola Moto G54 |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | 8 GB | Motorola Moto G54 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 256 GB | Motorola Moto G54 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
User Memory | 108.9 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Motorola Moto G54 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Motorola Moto G54 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | - | |
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. |
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 | 8x | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better digital zoom than Motorola Moto G54. |
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, Panorama, Slow motion mode, Watermark mode, Video Snapshot, tap anywhere to capture, Active photos, Portrait, Night Vision, Macro video, Scanner, Dual Record, Pro mode with long exposure, Timelapse with Hyperlapse | |
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 | |
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 | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Quick Capture, video stabilisation, levelling, RAW photo output, Google Lens, High-res digital zoom (up to 8x), Assistive Grid, efficient videos, Quad Pixel technology for 1.22 µm |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better second camera resolution than Motorola Moto G54. |
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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/2.4 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Macro camera | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Macro Vision |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Motorola Moto G54 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) | - | 1 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | HDR, face retouch, Live Filters, Spot Colour | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | Burst mode, Watermark mode, Video Snapshot, tap anywhere to capture, Active photos, Selfie Mirror, Portrait, Gesture selfie, Dual Record, Timelapse with Hyperlapse, Professional (with Long Exposure) | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Auto smile capture | Motorola Moto G54 has face detection. |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection | Self-timer, RAW photo, levelling, Assistive grid, efficient videos |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Motorola Moto G54 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Motorola Moto G54 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | TurboPower technology | Motorola Moto G54 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 |
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CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Motorola Moto G54 |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Motorola Moto G54 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 13 | |
User Interface | - | My UX | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Motorola Moto G54 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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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 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
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 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42 | |
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 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40, n26 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300, FDD 850 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
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 Moto G54 |
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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 | Motorola Moto G54 |
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Phone Functions | 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, SAR sensor, gyroscope | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
Security Technology | - | Face Unlock | |
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 Moto G54 |
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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) | USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | - | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |