Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/2/2018 9:33 PM, updated: 3/16/2025 12:42 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note X Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB) 33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717) Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
AMOLED

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)189% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (111GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)14% Thinner	vs	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+1440x2960 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	800x1280 pixels
+531 PPI86% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	285 PPI
+6.2"17% Larger screen	vs	5.3"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.5 (aperture)73% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps11 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+178 grams (6.23 ounces)6% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

24 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
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Model	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Other model names	Galaxy S9+ SM-G9650/DS (Snapdragon), SM-G9650/1DL	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4G LTE i717, Samsung SGH-i717
Country or region available	Brazil, China	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018	2/7/2012
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.8 x 158.1 millimeters (2.91 x 6.22 in)	82.95 x 146.85 millimeters (3.27 x 5.78 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	800x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	531 PPI	285 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10 Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	One UI 2.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 265163 (v7), 344891 (v8) Geekbench: 8393 (4.2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 4, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	252 hours (10.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX • Samsung Gear VR • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Carbon Blue, Ceramic White • Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0 • Panorama shot • S Pen stylus • HAC M3/T3 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G9650 128GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 0.77W/kg (body)	0.41W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.28W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)	0.16W/kg (head)