Samsung Galaxy Note9 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Note9
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Faster charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Note9
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2960 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1450 |
| PPI | 516 | 403 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 83.4 | 83.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - InternationalOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - USA |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China | Xclipse 920 - InternationalAdreno 730 - USA |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 9810 - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) | Exynos 2200 - InternationalQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 2.5 | One UI 6.1 |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 13 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | — | 1,730 (Snapdragon) / 1,600 (Exynos) |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | — | 4,500 (Snapdragon) / 4,400 (Exynos) |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,000,000 (Snapdragon) / 900,000 (Exynos) |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@60fps (no OIS/EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm, (telephoto) | 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1440p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 10 MP, f/2.4, 25mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 4500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 25 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 161.9 | 158 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Weight (g) | 201 | 209 |
| Width (mm) | 76.4 | 76.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, August 09. Released 2018, August 24 | 2023, October 04 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2023, October 05 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 - Global | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | Unspecified |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Note9 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE packs a 4500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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