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Alternatives to Samsung Galaxy S9

10 smartphones at a similar price that compete with the Galaxy S9 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung · 2018
Galaxy S9
5.8″Exynos 98103,000 mAh12 MP
approx. price≈ $210
6.0

Alternatives to the Galaxy S9

Google Pixel 4
1
Google · 2019Pixel 4
6.2
5% pricier ≈ $220
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • RAM 6 GB vs 4 GB
  • Telephoto camera
  • AnTuTu score 395,351 vs 611,930
  • Storage (max) 128 GB vs 256 GB
Huawei P30
2
Huawei · 2018P30
6.2
Same price ≈ $210
  • Main camera 40 MP vs 12 MP
  • RAM 8 GB vs 4 GB
  • Wired charging 25 W vs 15 W
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx3 vs IPx8
  • Wireless charging
Google Pixel 4 XL
3
Google · 2019Pixel 4 XL
6.6
10% cheaper ≈ $190
  • Geekbench 6 (multi-core) 10,171 vs 2,000
  • Battery capacity 3,700 mAh vs 3,000 mAh
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • AnTuTu score 323,305 vs 611,930
  • Storage (max) 128 GB vs 256 GB
Huawei P30 Pro
4
Huawei · 2018P30 Pro
7.2
14% pricier ≈ $240
  • Main camera 40 MP vs 12 MP
  • Wired charging 40 W vs 15 W
  • RAM 8 GB vs 4 GB
  • Stereo speakers
  • Pixel density 398 ppi vs 570 ppi
OnePlus 6
5
OnePlus · 20186
6.0
Same price ≈ $210
  • Main camera 20 MP vs 12 MP
  • Battery capacity 3,300 mAh vs 3,000 mAh
  • Rear cameras 2 vs 1
  • Wireless charging
  • Stereo speakers
Google Pixel 3a XL
6
Google · 2019Pixel 3a XL
6.1
48% pricier ≈ $310
  • Geekbench 6 (multi-core) 5,176 vs 2,000
  • Battery capacity 3,700 mAh vs 3,000 mAh
  • Wired charging 18 W vs 15 W
  • AnTuTu score 159,110 vs 611,930
  • Storage (max) 64 GB vs 256 GB
Vivo Y31s
7
Vivo · 2021Y31s
6.0
Same price ≈ $210
  • Battery capacity 5,000 mAh vs 3,000 mAh
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • RAM 6 GB vs 4 GB
  • OLED panel
  • Storage (max) 128 GB vs 256 GB
Blackview BV5100
8
Blackview · 2020BV5100
6.2
10% cheaper ≈ $190
  • Battery capacity 5,580 mAh vs 3,000 mAh
  • Main camera 16 MP vs 12 MP
  • Wired charging 18 W vs 15 W
  • Storage (max) 64 GB vs 256 GB
  • Pixel density 282 ppi vs 570 ppi
Xiaomi Mi 9
9
Xiaomi · 2018Mi 9
6.2
10% cheaper ≈ $190
  • Main camera 48 MP vs 12 MP
  • Wired charging 27 W vs 15 W
  • AnTuTu score 786,843 vs 611,930
  • Optical stabilisation
  • Stereo speakers
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
10
Huawei · 2018Mate 20 Pro
7.0
29% pricier ≈ $270
  • Main camera 40 MP vs 12 MP
  • Wired charging 40 W vs 15 W
  • Battery capacity 4,200 mAh vs 3,000 mAh
  • Storage (max) 128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4K video frame rate 30 fps vs 60 fps
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