Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Apple iPhone X: The $1000 smartphone comparison
Live MintSamsung Electronics Co. unveiled the Galaxy Note 9 in New York last week, the latest iteration of a series of devices that ushered in the ‘phablet,’ which are between the size of a phone and tablet. Samsung is banking on a larger screen and more high-end specifications as it goes head-to-head with the iPhone X before Apple Inc. introduces new devices ahead of the holiday shopping season. Size & Weight When put side-by-side, there is a clear difference between the Galaxy Note 9 and iPhone X. Samsung’s device measures 6.4 inches, while the iPhone X is only 5.8 inches - much shorter and slimmer. Price, Memory and RAM While the base model of both phones starts at about $1,000, Samsung offers a version that costs as much as $1,250, or about $100 above the iPhone X’s upper limit. Both the Note 9 and iPhone X have 12 megapixel rear-facing cameras while on the front, Samsung offers 8 megapixels compared with Apple’s 7.