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We compare the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Apple iPhone X and give you a winner< /h2>By Estefania Oliver

Debating between buying the Galaxy Note 9 and iPhone X? This past August, the Korean giant unveiled its latest (and best) flagship phone, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The new device boasts a beautifully large screen, top-tier specs, and should be at least as good as any. This year's flagship, if not much better.

But there's a phone that can beat it, and it's not even from this year. In fact, it's not even the latest model from your company. This is a typical case of Android vs iOS. Can the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 beat the iPhone X? To help you choose, we put these two giants head to head and give you our verdict.

SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE, BATTERY AND CHARGING< /h2>

It's always hard to compare the performance of an Android phone and an iPhone. The iPhone X features Apple's A11 Bionic chip along with 3GB of RAM, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM.

However, what really matters is daily use, and hopefully both phones will work perfectly fine for the vast majority of users.

In terms of battery life, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 comes with a 4,000 mAh battery, which is much more than the iPhone X's 2,716 mAh battery. Still, considering the larger, denser display, actual battery life may even out.

Both devices can be charged via the charging port, either Lightning or USB-C, and both also support wireless charging.

Winner: draw

DESIGN AND DURABILITY

Apple has always been at the forefront of design, and iPhone X represents the culmination of a decade of iPhone development. It really is a great looking phone, with a beautiful edge-to-edge display and stunning glass back.

The device features the notch not everyone likes, although many have gotten used to it by now, and most users of the device argue that it's not really a big deal in everyday use.

The Galaxy Note 9 is a stylish device too, but it's a very different looking phone. It features a large screen with curved edges on each side and a glass back.

Also on the back is a dual-sensor camera and a fingerprint sensor, which is something the iPhone X doesn't have to offer. It's worth noting that the Note 9 is significantly taller, wider, thicker, and heavier than the iPhone X.

When it comes to durability, neither phone is particularly tough, considering the abundance of glass used in their construction.

However, both are waterproof, with the iPhone X rating IP67 and the Note 9 rating IP68. The difference is that IP67 allows a phone to last up to 30 minutes in up to one meter of water. depth, while IP68 means it can withstand 1.5 meters.

Winner: iPhone X

DISPLAY

Apple has stepped things up with the iPhone X's display, but Samsung has been putting top-notch displays on its phones for years and it shows here.

While the iPhone X features an OLED display with a resolution of 2,436 x 1,125 pixels, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 features an OLED display with a resolution of 2,960 x 1,440 pixels.

Not only that, but the Note 9's screen is also much larger, coming in at 6.4 inches, up from 5.8 inches on the iPhone X.

The truth is, no matter how you look at it, the screen on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is better in every way.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Note 9

CAMERA

The camera is becoming more and more important for smartphones, and both devices offer top-notch cameras.

The iPhone is known for having a great camera, and while there's been more competition in recent years, the iPhone X still features a great camera that's great for taking photos in a variety of conditions.

The iPhone X camera features a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture, along with a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture. Both lenses offer optical image stabilization, and the front-facing camera is 7-megapixel, but offers a range of additional features, such as Face ID, Animoji, and so on.

The camera on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is also set to be pretty spectacular, though we'll have to wait and see how well it performs.

The camera is a dual 12-megapixel camera and both sensors offer optical image stabilization.

One of the sensors has an adjustable aperture from f/1.5 to f/2.4, while the second sensor has an aperture of f/2.4.

The front camera of the device has 8 megapixels. The hardware looks very similar to the S9 Plus's camera, which is particularly good in low-light conditions, but Samsung has added some new features that could make it even better. However, it has some very tough competition with the iPhone X.

Both devices clearly have good cameras, but we'll have to wait and see how well the Galaxy Note 9 performs. Until then, this is a dead heat.

Winner: Draw

SOFTWARE AND UPDATES

When comparing an iPhone to an Android phone, software is always a point of debate. We're not going to get into the Android vs. iOS debate here, but we can point out some of the main differences between the two.

The iPhone's iOS system is known for being elegant and easy to use. Everything is more or less where you expect it to be, and once you get used to how iOS works, you can get around it very easily.

There's another big benefit to iOS: Apple controls both the iPhone's software and hardware, so you'll get updates as soon as they're available, assuming your phone supports the update. That's not the case, however, with Android, especially when it comes to non-Google smartphone makers like Samsung.

Still, there are some great advantages to Android, too. Android is generally a bit more flexible. You can install apps from third-party sources if you want (although we don't recommend it), and there are more settings and options to tweak.

You can also customize where you want the widgets to appear, and more. The Samsung Experience UI, which sits on top of Android, offers some useful extras, though it's not quite as slick as Android.

We're not going to award a winner based on whether Android or iOS is better, but given Samsung's track record with updates, we're going to award one based on the fact that the iPhone X will receive updates faster.

The iPhone X already has the latest version of iOS, while the Note 9 is launching with Android 8.0 Oreo, even though Android 9.0 Pie is already out.

Winner: iPhone X

SPECIAL FEATURES

Both the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and the iPhone X have a number of special features, but they are quite different in many ways.

Let's start with the iPhone X, which has some special features. For starters, the iPhone X is the first iPhone to feature Face ID, Apple's new facial recognition technology and the motif of the iPhone's notch.

Face ID essentially allows you to quickly and easily unlock your phone just by looking at it. Then there's 3D Touch, a way for users to interact with different aspects of their phones by pressing a little harder on the screen than they otherwise would.

Of course, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has its own share of special features. For starters, it's compatible with Samsung's DeX, which allows you to connect to a monitor and use the phone as a desktop replacement. +

The Note 9 also comes with Samsung's newly equipped Bluetooth-enabled S Pen, which can act as a remote control for the phone's camera. We think the phone has some more useful special features than the iPhone X.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Note 9

PRICE

Phones are getting more expensive, and these two devices represent some of the most expensive phones on the market.

Both the iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 start at $1,000, which is no small amount.

For the 256GB model of the iPhone X, you'll have to shell out $1,150, and for the 512GB Galaxy Note 9, you'll pay $1,250. They're widely available from all the major carriers and retailers, so it's worth looking around for deals.

OVERALL WINNER: APPLE IPHONE X

Both the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Apple iPhone X are excellent phones, and you'll be happy with either, but we think the iPhone X will suit more people than the Note 9.

If you prefer Android to iOS, and think you'll use features like the S Pen, then the Note 9 is the one for you. If this is your first smartphone, then we recommend going for the iPhone: it's a bit easier to use and probably a better choice for the first-time phone user.

*Updated on December 14 by Daniel Matus.

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