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| Phone | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Instinct S30 | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Essential Phone |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size |
6.2" diag. 18.5 : 9 |
3.2" diag. 16 : 9 |
5.5" diag. 16 : 9 |
5.7" diag. 17.5 : 9 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
1440 x 2960 pixels (~531 ppi) AMOLED |
240 x 432 pixels (~154 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1312 x 2560 pixels (~504 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | 60 Hz | ? | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 1,000 mAh | ? | 3,040 mAh |
| Processor | 2.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | ? | Apple A9 | 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) |
| RAM | 6 GB | ? | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | ? raw hardware | 16 GB * | 128 GB |
| Main Camera | 12 megapixel | 2 megapixel | 12 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | 12 megapixel | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | 4K UHD | ? | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Front Camera | 8 megapixel | - | 5 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
| Weight |
6.67 oz (189g) |
3.88 oz (110g) |
6.77 oz (192g) |
6.53 oz (185g) |
| Dimensions |
6.22" x 2.91" x 0.33" (158 x 74 x 8.5 mm) |
4.61" x 2.16" x 0.52" (117 x 55 x 13.2 mm) |
6.23" x 3.07" x 0.29" (158 x 78 x 7.4 mm) |
5.57" x 2.8" x 0.31" (141 x 71 x 7.8 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slab | Slab | Slab | Slab |
| Platform / OS | Android | (proprietary) | iOS | Android |
| Network Bands |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 850, 1700, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 40, 41, 66 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| Data Technology | LTE (Cat 18) | EVDO r0 | LTE (Cat 6) | LTE (Cat 12) |
| Features | ||||
| Barometer | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader |
Yes stand-alone |
- | Yes |
Yes stand-alone |
| Flashlight | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| GPS / Location | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| VR-ready | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water-Resistant |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
- | - | - |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Hearing Aid Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple Languages | n/a | - | n/a | n/a |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
| MirrorLink | Yes | - | - | - |
| NFC | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| USB |
Yes USB Type C |
- | Yes |
Yes USB Type C |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
- |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
| Contacts | ||||
| Picture ID | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Ringer ID | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Voice Dialing | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Customization | ||||
| Custom Graphics | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Custom Ringtones | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Real-Music Ringers | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| WAP / Web Browser | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Input | ||||
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stylus | - | Yes | - | - |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Messaging | ||||
| Email Client | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Instant Messaging | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Music | ||||
| FM Radio | Yes * | - | - | - |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Music Player | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes | - | - | - |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| TV Output | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Power | ||||
| Fast Charging | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | - | - |
| Productivity | ||||
| Alarm | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Calculator | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Calendar | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Software | ||||
| Games | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Java (J2ME) | n/a | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Voice | ||||
| HD Voice | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| * Some versions only | ||||
| Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Instinct S30 | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Essential Phone | |
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| Phone | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Instinct S30 | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Essential Phone |
