In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S9+ and Motorola Moto G9 Plus. 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 S9+ | Motorola Moto G9 Plus |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G965F | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 158.1 mm | 169.98 mm | Motorola Moto G9 Plus has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Width | 73.8 mm | 78.1 mm | Motorola Moto G9 Plus has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Depth | 8.5 mm | 9.69 mm | Samsung Galaxy S9+ is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Weight | 189 g | 223.3 g | Samsung Galaxy S9+ is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Body Colour | Lilac purple | Navy blue | |
Body Material | Metal frame | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Splash-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S9+ is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.35 W/kg (body), 0.294 W/kg (head) | - | |
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 | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Motorola Moto G9 Plus |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | LTPS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.2" | 6.8" | Motorola Moto G9 Plus has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better screen resolution than Motorola Moto G9 Plus. |
Display Format | QHD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 529 ppi | 386 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better pixel density than Motorola Moto G9 Plus. |
Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
HDR | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has HDR. |
Display Features | Always-on display, Infinity Display, Curved Dual-Edge Screen | Attentive display, Max Vision display, Peek Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Motorola Moto G9 Plus |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | |
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Processor Number | 9810 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.7 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 618 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Motorola Moto G9 Plus |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has more RAM than Motorola Moto G9 Plus. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Motorola Moto G9 Plus has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
User Memory | 50.3 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Motorola Moto G9 Plus |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Motorola Moto G9 Plus has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | - | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.5 and f/2.4 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | HDR, Colour replace, Spot Colour | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, low-light shots, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji | Slow motion video, Panorama, manual mode, Best Shot, Gesture Shot, HYPERLAPSE, portrait mode, Timelapse video, Active photos, Portrait Lighting, Cinemagraph, Macro video | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Auto smile capture | Both phones have face detection. |
White Balance | Custom, automatic | - | |
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, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Dual Pixel technology, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Dual Capture, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, 9MP still photos recording 4K video, Video location tags, Stamps, location tags, Continuous autofocus video, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel | RAW image capture, EIS video stabilisation, Cutout, High-res zoom, smart composition, Shot optimisation |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better second camera resolution than Motorola Moto G9 Plus. |
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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 Moto G9 Plus has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 118 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Depth camera |
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 G9 Plus has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | HDR, Spot Colour | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | Timer mode, manual mode, HYPERLAPSE, RAW mode, portrait mode, Timelapse video, Active photos, Cinemagraph, Gesture selfie, Group selfie | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Auto smile capture | Motorola Moto G9 Plus has face detection. |
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, Smart Auto Focus, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Motorola Moto G9 Plus |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh | Motorola Moto G9 Plus has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | TurboPower technology | Motorola Moto G9 Plus has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S9+ can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
Talk Time | 1500 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 13 hrs Talk (3G): up to 1500 min Playback (audio): up to 54 hrs Playback (Always On Display Off): up to 94 hrs Playback (video): up to 18 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs |
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CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Motorola Moto G9 Plus |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 10 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Motorola Moto G9 Plus |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi | 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, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | - | |
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 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 20, Band 28, Band 38, 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, 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 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, 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 | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Motorola Moto G9 Plus |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, OPUS, DFF, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, DSD64, DSD128 | - | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVC, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC, MP43, 3G2, WMV8, VP8, VP9, H.265, WMV7 | - | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Motorola Moto G9 Plus |
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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, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Intelligent Scan | Dual microphones, Android Sensor Hub, Quick gestures, Google Lens |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Motorola Moto G9 Plus |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG) | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | - | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |