iPhone XR vs Samsung Galaxy S9
Short Description
iPhone XR
Screen size: 6.1" / Resolution: 828 x 1792 px / Main camera: 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 3GB / Battery power: 2942 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Samsung Galaxy S9
Screen size: 5.8" / Resolution: 1440 x 2960 px / Main camera: 12 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 3000 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Key Differences
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S9
Why is iPhone XR better than Samsung Galaxy S9?
AnTuTu score is about 36% higher
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.1" vs 5.8"
The phone is 7 months newer
Phone is about 13% cheaper
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S9
Why is Samsung Galaxy S9 better than iPhone XR?
Bigger battery capacity: 3000 mAh vs 2942 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 4 x 2.9 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz vs 2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
More RAM memory capacity: 4GB vs 3GB
More megapixels front camera: 8MP vs 7MP
Better display resolution: 1440 x 2960 px vs 828 x 1792 px
Lighter: 163 g (5.75 ounces) vs 194 g (6.84 ounces)
Narrower: 68.7 mm (2.7 inches) vs 75.7 mm (2.98 inches)
Shorter: 147.7 mm (5.81 inches) vs 150.9 mm (5.94 inches)
More color options: Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue vs Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White
Size Comparison
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S9
Height
150.9 mm
(5.94 inches)
Width
75.7 mm
(2.98 inches)
Thickness
8.3 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.1"
Weight
194 g
(6.84 ounces)
6.1"
5.8"
Height
147.7 mm
(5.81 inches)
Width
68.7 mm
(2.7 inches)
Thickness
8.5 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
163 g
(5.75 ounces)
Height
150.9 mm
(5.94 inches)
Width
75.7 mm
(2.98 inches)
Thickness
8.3 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.1"
Weight
194 g
(6.84 ounces)
Height
147.7 mm
(5.81 inches)
Width
68.7 mm
(2.7 inches)
Thickness
8.5 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
163 g
(5.75 ounces)
3D comparison
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S9
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S9
Expert Score
Score 4.3
Score 4.1
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S9
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S9
Score 4.3
Score 4.1
CNet
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S9
TechRadar
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S9
Tech Advisor
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S9
PCMag
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S9
Smartprix
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S9
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
iPhone XR
639,875 +36%
Samsung Galaxy S9
470,496
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
iPhone XR
180,501 +31.15%
Samsung Galaxy S9
137,633
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
iPhone XR
203,202 +20.84%
Samsung Galaxy S9
168,155
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
iPhone XR
123,963 +43.84%
Samsung Galaxy S9
86,184
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
iPhone XR
132,209 +68.37%
Samsung Galaxy S9
78,524
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
iPhone XR
5,205 +129.09%
Samsung Galaxy S9
2,272
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
iPhone XR
5,316 +127.37%
Samsung Galaxy S9
2,338
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
iPhone XR
2,114 +17.71%
Samsung Galaxy S9
1,796
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
iPhone XR
1,105 +97.67%
Samsung Galaxy S9
559
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Battery Performance
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S9
Battery Life
Charging timePrice Comparison
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S9
Price in USA From $ 165
-
Price in Europe From € 166
From € 190
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About Products
iPhone XR
The Apple iPhone XR offers an excellent blend of performance and value. It features a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display, providing vibrant colors and sharp details for everyday use, gaming, and media consumption. Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, the iPhone XR ensures smooth multitasking, fast performance, and energy efficiency.
The 12MP rear camera captures high-quality photos and 4K videos, while the 7MP front camera is perfect for selfies and FaceTime. With Face ID for secure unlocking, water resistance, and all-day battery life, the iPhone XR is a reliable, stylish smartphone that delivers premium features at a more accessible price.
Samsung Galaxy S9
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is a flagship device known for its premium design and powerful performance. Its 5.8-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display offers stunning visuals with vibrant colors and deep contrasts, perfect for multimedia consumption and gaming. Powered by the Exynos 9810 processor (or Snapdragon 845 in some regions), it ensures smooth multitasking, excellent speed, and responsiveness for any task.
One of its standout features is the 12MP rear camera with dual aperture, automatically adjusting to light conditions to deliver brilliant photos in both bright and low-light environments. The Super Slow-Mo feature allows users to capture incredible slow-motion videos.
Technical Specifications
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Specs
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy S9
Design
Weight
194 g (6.84 ounces)
163 g (5.75 ounces)
Thickness
8.3 mm (0.33 inches)
8.5 mm (0.33 inches)
Width
75.7 mm (2.98 inches)
68.7 mm (2.7 inches)
Height
150.9 mm (5.94 inches)
147.7 mm (5.81 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP67
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
1.5 m
Volume
94.81 cm³
86.25 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White
Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue
Lowest potential operating temperature
0 °C
-
Maximum operating temperature
35 °C
-
French Repairability Index
4.5
-
Display
Screen size
6.1"
5.8"
Display type
IPS, LCD
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
326 ppi
570 ppi
Resolution
828 x 1792 px
1440 x 2960 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
-
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
-
Gorilla Glass 5
Supports HDR10
-
✔
Always-On Display
-
✔
Supports Dolby Vision
✔
-
Contrast ratio
1400:1
-
Has a curved display
-
✔
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM
3GB
4GB
Android version
-
Android 10
CPU speed
2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
4 x 2.9 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz
GPU clock speed
-
572 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
2133 MHz
1800 MHz
Semiconductor size
7 nm
10 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
-
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
6 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
-
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
34.1 GB/s
28.7 GB/s
OpenCL version
-
2
L2 cache
8 MB
2 MB
DDR memory version
4
-
Maximum memory amount
-
8GB
L3 cache
-
4 MB
Release date
2018
2018
Has NX bit
✔
✔
L1 cache
128 KB
384 KB
Number of transistors
6900 million
5.3 million
Has an external memory slot
-
✔
Memory channels
-
4
Turbo clock speed
2.49GHz
-
Maximum amount of external memory supported
-
256GB
Bits executed at a time
-
128
VFP version
-
4
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front camera
7MP
8MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.8
f/1.5
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
-
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Optical zoom
0x
0x
Number of flash LEDs
2
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
-
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
f/1.7
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Sensor size
-
5.76 x 4.29 mm
Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm
1.4 µm
Shoots 360° panorama
-
✔
Operating system
Has theme customization
-
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
-
Has battery health check
✔
-
Can offload apps
✔
-
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Supports split screen
-
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
-
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Can be used as a PC
-
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Is free and open source
-
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
-
✔
Can block app tracking
✔
-
Blocks cross-site tracking
✔
-
Gets direct OS updates
✔
-
Has AirPlay
✔
-
Has Quick Start
✔
-
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Supports widgets
-
✔
Has offline voice recognition
-
✔
More languages supported
56
125
Battery
Battery power
2942 mAh
3000 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
-
15W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
-
24 hours
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Has LDAC
-
✔
Has aptX
-
✔
Number of microphones
3
2
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
-
✔
Has a radio
-
✔
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
600 MBits/s
1200 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
200 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
-
✔
USB version
2
3.1
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM
1 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
-
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Supports ant+
-
✔
Has an iris scanner
-
✔
Head SAR (eu)
-
0.32W/kg
Uses 3D facial recognition
✔
-
Is DLNA-certified
-
✔
Has a heart rate monitor
-
✔
Body SAR (US)
-
0.75W/kg
Head SAR (US)
-
0.44W/kg
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