This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Apple iPhone 17e smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 features a more compact 5.8-inch display and Exynos 9810 Octa chipset.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 17e features a larger 6.1-inch display, 48MP main camera, 20W charging rate, Apple A19 chipset and 5G connectivity. It is more expensive.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Apple iPhone 17e |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 5.8-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1440 x 2960 Pixels 570 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 18.5:9 Aspect Ratio, Curved Edges & Rounded Corners | 6.1-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1170 x 2532 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield 2, 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1200nits peak brightness, and notch |
| Size | 147.6 x 68.7 x 8.4 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 163 g | 169 g |
| Build | Metal with Glass Front and Back | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue & Purple | Black, White, Soft Pink |
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Samsung Galaxy S9 The Samsung Galaxy S9 is lighter, while the Apple iPhone 17e has better build materials. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 9810 Octa | Apple A19 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Mongoose M3 @ 2.8GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.7GHz |
Hexa Core CPU |
| GPU | Mali G72MP18 | Apple 4-core GPU |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB or 512GB |
| Expansion | 256GB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | iOS26 |
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Apple iPhone 17e
The Apple iPhone 17e has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 12.0 Megapixels Phase Detection Autofocus LED Flash f/1.5-2.4 Aperture, 1.4 µm Pixel Size, OIS & 960 fps slow-mo |
48 Megapixels (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) Dual LED Flash Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
8.0 Megapixels with Autofocus - f/1.7 Aperture & 1.22 µm Pixel Size |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
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Apple iPhone 17e
Apple iPhone 17e has the more capable camera system with a higher-resolution 48MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
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Apple iPhone 17e
The Apple iPhone 17e has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | HD Audio & AKG Loudspeakers | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition, Heart Rate Sensor, Iris Scanner & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Action Button |
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Samsung Galaxy S9
Based on the specs, it has premium audio tuning, a 3.5mm audio jack, a fingerprint sensor, an iris scanner, a heart-rate sensor, and a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Fast Charging and Wireless Charging |
20W Charging rate (50% in 30 minutes) Wireless charging (MagSafe) |
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Samsung Galaxy S9
The Samsung Galaxy S9 has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱45,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱54,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱70,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | February 25, 2018 | March 3, 2026 |
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