Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy Note9. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G930F | SM-N960F/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 142.4 mm | 161.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Width | 69.6 mm | 76.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy S7 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Weight | 152 g | 201 g | Samsung Galaxy S7 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Body Colour | Titanium silver | Black onyx | White | Black | Gold | Silver | Pink/gold | Platinum gold | White pearl | Cobalt blue | Metallic copper | Deep black | Ocean blue | Midnight black | Lavender purple | |
Body Material | Metal, glass | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.48 W/kg (body), 0.406 W/kg (head) | 1.509 W/kg (body), 0.381 W/kg (head), 2.24 W/kg (limb) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | Heart rate sensor | |
Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B 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 | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD Super AMOLED | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.1" | 6.4" | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Display Format | QHD | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | 577 ppi | 516 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S7 has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Features | Always-on display | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Samsung Exynos 9 | |
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Processor Number | MSM8996 | 9810 | |
Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 2.7 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
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 530 | Mali-G72 MP18 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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RAM | 4 GB | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
User Memory | 24.5 GB | 108.9 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/2.55" | |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 26 mm | - | |
Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | 10x | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better digital zoom than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Special Effects | - | HDR, Bokeh effect, Grid Line | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, wide selfie mode, Virtual Shot, HYPERLAPSE, Motion panorama | 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 | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) 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, 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) | Selective Focus, Dual Pixel technology, Motion photo, vDIS technology, Spotlight | 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 |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/3.4" | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/3.6" | |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/1.7 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Grid Line | |
HDR Mode (Front) | Realtime HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Slow motion video, selfie panorama | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
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Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | WPC, PMA | |
Standby Time | 288 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 1320 minutes | 1740 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1320 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs Playback (video): up to 15 hrs Playback (audio): up to 45 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 62 hrs |
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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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Google Android | Android 8.1 Oreo | |
User Interface | Samsung TouchWiz | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, 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 | 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 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 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 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | 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 | |
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, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | 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 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | 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, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, 3G2, H.265 | 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 |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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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, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | |
Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, Easy Mode, MIMO technology, Private Mode, Ultra Power Saving Mode, Screen mirroring, Alarm Clock, S-Voice | 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 |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB connector, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, headset (tuned by AKG) | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |