Samsung and Apple are the heavyweights of the smartphone industry, and right now they're fighting it out with the new Samsung Galaxy S9 and the high-tech iPhone X. In a head-to-head battle, which phone comes out on top? Both of these mobiles are amazing, with perks and features that smartphone enthusiasts will love. That said, these phones are far from being carbon copies. Each one offers different benefits and unique user experiences. Fortunately, we're here to help you decide whether the Samsung Galaxy S9 or the Apple iPhone X best fits your needs.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 features 4GP of RAM, a Snapdragon 845 processor with Adreno 630, 64 GB of internal storage, and the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system.
The S9's revamped camera is probably its most exciting feature. The camera features a new variable aperture with two settings for extreme lighting conditions, letting people get clear, colorful images in all kinds of settings. The camera also has a super slow-motion video feature that captures 960 FPS at 720p HD resolution.
The Galaxy S9 is on sale from Samsung for $719.99, with the S9 Plus available for $839.99. The iPhone X is more expensive, priced by Apple at $999. Monthly plans are available for both phones.
T-Mobile is offering monthly installment plans for $30 per month with a $120 down payment. There is also a trade-in special, with eligible phone trade-ins eligible for up to $360 off. Unlike the Verizon special, T-Mobile customers can get the full $360 even when turning in older phones such as the iPhone 6S or Samsung Galaxy S7.
The iPhone X features 3GB of RAM, an A11 Bionic processor with an M11 motion co-processor, 64GB of internal storage space, and the iOS 11 operating system.
Preorders for the new Galaxy S9 just went live! This makes now a fantastic time to buy the new S9, as many retailers and cellular providers are offering outstanding sales and preorder specials.
The iPhone X also packs an impressive camera, featuring 3D quality with TrueDepth enhancement The camera also has built-in facial-recognition technology, letting iPhone X owners use their own faces to unlock their phones.
The best iPhone X deals are offered by T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint. Sprint is offering an iPhone X deal with the Sprint Flex plan. Buy from T-Mobile, and you can get $200 off plus the value of your trade-in.
Both phones feature incredible screens. The iPhone X gets a 5.8-inch Super Retina AMOLED display with a 2,436 x 1,125 resolution. However, the edge goes to the S9's 5.8-inch Super AMOLED Infinity Display that's 15 percent brighter than the S8's screen.