Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S9+ vs Pixel 2 XL vs Moto Z3: What's the difference?

See how Samsung's latest smartphone, the Galaxy Note 9, compares to its stablemate, the Galaxy S9+, and two other premium Android devices, the Pixel 2 XL and Moto Z3, spec by spec.

Samsung's latest device, the Galaxy Note 9, is official.

The company has announced the 6.4-inch phone at an Unpacked event in New York City, where it detailed premium-level specs such as a dual camera system and a 4,000mAh battery that supports both Quick Charge 4.0 and wireless charging. Samsung clearly wanted to wow us with the Galaxy Note 9 while also introduce something that differs from its other big-screened flagship, the Galaxy S9+.

To help you see how Samsung's two devices really compare, ZDNet has pitted them against each other, spec by spec. We also lined them up against two other popular handsets -- the Google Pixel 2 XL and Moto Z3 -- to see how all four stand up together.

We even made a second comparison chart, here, that pits the Galaxy Note 9 against the Galaxy S9+, OnePlus 6, and Huawei P20 Pro.

GALAXY NOTE 9	GALAXY S9+	PIXEL 2 XL	MOTO Z3
Processor:  Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 2.35GHz quad-core	Processor:  Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 2.8GHz octa-core	Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 2.35GHz octa-core	Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 1.8GHz octa-core
Display:  6.4-inch (1440x2960-pixel resolution) Super AMOLED	Display: 6.2-inch (1440x2960-pixel resolution) Super AMOLED	Display:  6-inch (1440x2880-pixel resolution) P-OLED	Display:  6.01 inch (1080x2160-pixel resolution) Super AMOLED
OS:  Android 8.1 (Oreo)	OS:  Android 8.0 (Oreo)	OS:  Android 8.0 (Oreo)	OS:  Android 8.1 (Oreo)
RAM:  6GB/8GB	RAM:  6GB	RAM: 4GB	RAM:  4GB
Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB internal with microSD expansion card slot	Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB internal with microSD expansion card slot	Storage: 64GB/128GB	Storage:  32GB/64GB internal with microSD expansion card slot
Cameras:  12-megapixel rear f/1.5 and f/2.4 super speed dual pixel OIS camera with dual aperture and 12-megapixel telephoto f/2.4 OIS camera; 8-megapixel f/1.7 front-facing camera	Cameras:  12-megapixel rear f/1.5 and f/2.4 super speed dual pixel OIS camera and 12-megapixel telephoto f/2.4 OIS camera; 8-megapixel f/1.7 front-facing camera	Cameras:  12-megapixel rear f/1.8 OIS camera; 8-megapixel f/2.4 front-facing camera	Cameras:  12-megapixel rear f/1.7 and 5-megapixel dual camera; 8-megapixel f/2.0 front-facing camera
Water and dust rating: IP68	Water and dust rating: IP68	Water and dust rating:  IP67	Water and dust rating:  N/A
Connectivity:  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, ANT+, GPS, and NFC	Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, ANT+, GPS, NFC	Connectivity:  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band, WiFi Direct); Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, GPS, NFC	Connectivity:  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band, WiFi Direct); Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, GPS, NFC
Sensors: Accelerometer, Baromete, Fingerprint, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall, Heart Rate, Proximity, RGB Light, Iris, and Pressure	Sensors:  Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall, Heart Rate, Proximity, RGB Light, Iris, Pressure	Sensors:  Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer	Sensors:  Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
Battery: 4,000mAh non-removable with Quick Charge 4.0 and fast wireless charging	Battery:  3,500mAh non-removable with Quick Charge 3.0 and fast wireless charging	Battery: 3,520mAh non-removable with fast charging	Battery:  3,000mAh non-removable with fast charging
Dimensions:  158.1mm x 73.8mm x 8.5mm and 189g	Dimensions:  158.1mm x 73.8mm x 8.5mm and 189g	Dimensions: 157.9mm x 76.7mm x 7.9mm and 175g	Dimensions:  156.5mm x 76.5mm x 6.8mm and 156g
Colors:  Ocean Blue, Lavender Purple, Metallic Copper, and Midnight Black	Colors:  Midnight Black, Lilac Purple, Coral Blue, and Titanium Gray	Colors:  Just Black and Black and White	Colors:  Twilight, Black, Midnight Blue, and Pink Gold
Pricing:  Starts at $999	Pricing:  Starts at $840	Pricing:  Starts at $849	Pricing:  Starts at $480

Preorders for the Galaxy Note 9 start Aug. 10, with availability Aug. 24. The 128GB model will go for $999.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, Samsung, Target, Walmart, and other retailers. The 512GB model will be at AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, US Cellular, and Samsung for $1,249.99.

Be sure to browse our other Galaxy Note 9 coverage for a fuller picture of how this device is ideal for not only consumers but also business and enterprise users:

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