Galaxy Note 9 vs OnePlus 6: Which is better?

Galaxy Note 9 and OnePlus 6 are among the best Android smartphones of the year. During our OnePlus 6 testing, we were particularly pleased with the latest addition to the Chinese brand. But what is the flagship killer really worth against a big competitor like the Galaxy Note 9? See our comparison below to evaluate the advantages of the two smartphones.

Galaxy Note 9 and OnePlus 6: performance

Deciding between two devices in the raw power domain is difficult. Both are equipped with a high-end SoC, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9810 and 6 or 8 GB of RAM. If initial tests of the Note 9 (American model with Snapdragon 845) give a slight advantage over the OnePlus 6 in use, the difference will likely be unnoticeable.

Galaxy Note 9 will appeal to users more open internal storage With a 512GB model. The smartphone is also equipped with a micro SD port that allows up to 1TB of storage. The OnePlus 6, for its part, builds with a maximum of 256GB and lacks a micro SD port. If you enjoy using your phone as a hard drive, we recommend you downgrade to the Note 9, which currently offers the most advanced in its field.

On the other hand, OnePlus 6 manages to hold its own. unique fast charging and breathtaking autonomy of up to 2 days in typical use. Still, the Galaxy Note 9 promises to be a big contender in the autonomy space, thanks to its massive 4000mAh battery. On the other hand, the flagship takes a few minutes longer to charge than its predecessor, the Note 8. In terms of fast charging and autonomy, therefore OnePlus is the winner.

Galaxy Note 9 and OnePlus 6: design and display

With him controversial notch The design of the OnePlus 6, inherited from the iPhone X, elicited particularly contrasting reactions. All glass, the appearance of the smartphone looked pretty good to us during our test. It is very elegant and sturdy, giving a pleasant impression of resistance when handled.

Galaxy Note 9 takes the successful recipe of the latest Samsung devices: the borderless Infinity Display screen. If the smartphone does not revolutionize this genre, it confirms the South Korean manufacturer’s expertise in the field of AMOLED displays. For DisplayMate, the Galaxy Note 9 also benefits from the most innovative display on the market. Note that this new model has a higher screen ratio than its predecessor.

If you are allergic to notches, we invite you to choose the Note 9 and its gorgeous 6.4-inch display. If that doesn’t discourage you, we suggest you consider buying a OnePlus 6. The smartphone also benefits from a quality display with balanced colors and controlled contrasts. It’s very comfortable, though it’s no match for the Note 9 or S9. On the side, the screen gives Samsung the advantage.

Galaxy Note 9 and OnePlus 6: camera

OnePlus 6 captures detailed, colorful and lifelike photos while also benefiting from an excellent portrait mode dual variable aperture sensor Galaxy Note 9. Samsung’s AI-powered dual module stands out as a major evolution of the Galaxy S9 Plus camera.

Like the Galaxy S9 Plus, the Note 9 will have real success in low light. If you’re after all looking for a reliable and complete Android photo phone, turn to the Galaxy Note 9 instead.

Galaxy Note 9 and OnePlus 6: price

In this area, the OnePlus 6 completely outperforms its rival. In France, the Galaxy Note 9 retails for an exorbitant starting price of €1009, while the OnePlus 6 is available for €519. Basically, you can afford two OnePlus 6s for the price of the Note 9. As we mentioned in our introduction, the latest from OnePlus enjoys one of the best value for money on the market. If your budget isn’t unlimited, so we suggest you drop by the OnePlus 6.

As a result

Galaxy Note 9 manages to beat its rival in many points: internal storage, display and camera. The flagship is also equipped with an S-Pen stylus. Thanks to this Bluetooth compatible accessory, the terminal offers an experience that is absolutely unique in the market. Unlike the OnePlus 6, the Note 9 is also IP68 certified and one compatible with wireless charging by induction.

Unfortunately, Samsung offers these innovations at the priceT. It is one of the most expensive smartphones on the market, selling for over €1000. At €500 less, the OnePlus 6 stands out as a serious alternative and also offers a particularly complete experience. Indeed, it is very good in every field and even manages to surpass its rival in the field of autonomy. Which smartphone will you fall for after reading this comparison? Do you agree with our analysis? Tell us everything in the comments.