Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S9+ and Samsung Galaxy Fold. 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 S9+ | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G965F | SM-F907B | |
Form Factor | Touch | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | |
Height | 158.1 mm | 160.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Fold has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Width | 73.8 mm | 62.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Depth | 8.5 mm | 17.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S9+ is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Weight | 189 g | 276 g | Samsung Galaxy S9+ is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Dimensions Details | - | Folded - 62.8 mm x 17.1 mm x 160.9 mm Unfolded - 117.9 mm x 7.6 mm x 160.9 mm |
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Body Colour | Lilac purple | Cosmos black | |
Body Material | Metal frame | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S9+ is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.35 W/kg (body), 0.294 W/kg (head) | 1.267 W/kg (body), 0.542 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 | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.2" | 7.3" | Samsung Galaxy Fold has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2152 x 1536 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Display Format | QHD+ | QXGA+ | |
Pixel Density | 529 ppi | 362 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 4.2:3 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Infinity Display, Curved Dual-Edge Screen | AOD(Always On Display), flex screen | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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Second Display Screen Size | - | 4.6" | |
Second Display Resolution | - | 1680 x 720 pixels | |
Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos | - | |
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Processor Number | 9810 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz | 2.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Fold has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
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. |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy Fold has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 512 GB | Samsung Galaxy Fold has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
User Memory | 50.3 GB | 460.5 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | - |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Fold has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | - | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.5 and f/2.4 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | 2x | Both phones have the same optical zoom. |
Digital Zoom | 10x | 10x | Both phones have the same digital zoom. |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, low-light shots, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Live focus with bokeh effect, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
White Balance | Custom, automatic | - | |
Light Source | LED flash | High CRI 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 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) 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 | |
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 | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, backlighting detection |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/3.4" | - | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/1.5-2.4 | Samsung Galaxy Fold has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 77 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Fold has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Fold has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | Live Focus mode, AR Emoji | |
Camera Features (Front) | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, Smart Auto Focus, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization) | - |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/1.9 | |
Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 85 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Camera Functions (2nd Front) | - | RGB Depth Camera |
THIRD FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Front) | - | 10 Megapixels | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (3rd Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Front) | - | 1.22 μm |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3500 mAh | 4235 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Fold has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy Fold has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | |
Talk Time | 1500 minutes | 2640 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Fold has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
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 |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 19 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 73 hrs Talk (LTE): up to 2640 min |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Fold has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 9.0 Pie | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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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, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | 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 12, Band 13, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, 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, 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 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N78 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | TDD TD 3500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
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+ | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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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 | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, 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 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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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, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
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 | Multitasking, MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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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) | USB adapter, USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, cover, Samsung Galaxy buds | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |