We are going to compare the Oneplus 6 with the Samsung Galaxy S9. There are two phones that have delighted us in this 2018, but we must face them to know what is the best buy currently, if you are thinking about one of them.
In one corner we have the Chinese manufacturer that has been on the market for less time, but launches exceptional mobiles at very competitive prices, which classifies it as one of the best mobile technology companies today, that is OnePlus. In the other corner, we have a South Korean brand that is well known worldwide for having the best Android phones that we can buy, which is Samsung. This time, we face the Samsung Galaxy S9 against OnePlus 6.
The first thing that we must take into account before starting to compare them in technical details and design, is the price of both mobiles. The Galaxy S9 we can find it in the Samsung store for 849 Euros, although there are offers on other websites for about 580 Euros, Whereas the OnePlus 6 we can buy it in its official store, from 519 Euros.
It is worth mentioning that the Chinese smartphone is a little more expensive, but it has top-of-the-range specifications. And on the other hand, it has a design that differentiates it from the Samsung, which surpasses the vast majority of mobiles in its range. At first glance, the Samsung Galaxy S9 has no notch, the Oneplus 6 yes. However, Will it be able to overthrow the current king of the high-end Android mobile phone market?
Compare the Oneplus 6 with the Samsung Galaxy S9
Comparative table of technical characteristics of the Samsung S9 and the Oneplus 6
Below you have the comparison of technical characteristics of one and another Android phone, so that at a glance, you have how they differ and how one is better than the other.
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Specifications |
OnePlus 6 |
Galaxy S9 |
| Dimensions and weight | 155,7 × 75,35 × 7,75mm and 177 grams | 147.7×68.7×8.5mm and 163 grams |
| Screen | 6,28-inch AMOLED with Full HD + resolution (2280 × 1080p) and 19: 9 screen ratio | 5.8-inch AMOLED with 2,960×1,440-pixel resolution and 18,5:9 screen ratio |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Snapdragon 845 octa-core (four at 2.8GHz and four at 1.7GHz) or Exynos 9810 octa-core (four at 2.7GHz and four at 1.7GHz) |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 64 / 128 GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo under the OxygenOS 5.1 customization layer | Android Oreo |
| Battery | 3.300 mAh with Dash Charge (5V / 4A) | 3,000mAh (non-removable) with Quick Charge 2.0 |
| Cameras | Rear:
16 + 20 MP with Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7, 1/2.6″ and 1.22μm pixel size. Front: 16 MP |
Rear:
12 megapixels with optical image stabilization and variable aperture from f/1.5 to f/2.4 Front: 8 megapixels with opening f / 1.7 |
| Connectivity | 4G 802.11 Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac Bluetooth 5.0 dual SIM |
Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 and 5GHz) MU-MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Others | USB-C
NFC facial recognition Fingerprint reader |
Samsung Pay
Waterproof USB-C compatible with current Gear VR virtual reality glasses and with Samsung DeX and DeX Pad |
We can see by looking at the technical sheet, that the OnePlus 6 has better specifications than the Galaxy S9, but we don't have to get carried away by that. In terms of design, both mobiles offer a base design, with some notable differences. And in the photographic section, we have a dual rear camera in the OnePlus 6, Whereas the Galaxy S9 It has only one sensor.
Samsung Galaxy S9 vs. OnePlus 6: Design
El Galaxy S9 does not change much in terms of design, since it looks a lot like the Galaxy S8 which was introduced last year. Said mobile uses curved glass on the front and back that is attached to the metal frame.
On the back is where we see a noticeable change from the Galaxy S9, as we'll have the fingerprint scanner below the camera instead of on the left like on the S8. It has also slightly reduced the top and bottom bezel of the phone, but the screen remains the same.
OnePlus did make a drastic change in its sixth installment, since completely redesigned mobile to make it more advanced and attractive to the public. Glass is the main material in its body, as in the Galaxy S9, it gives it a very premium look and the curves make it look ultra-premium. In addition, it stands out because it has a notch, which the iPhone X brings, at the top of the screen.
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We have to mention that the OnePlus 6 offers a ratio of 90% screen, which makes it the biggest screen on a OnePlus phone yet. But the incredible thing is that it is only screen, it does not increase the body of the phone. In conclusion, both designs are very attractive and advanced, but the screen of the Galaxy S9 has a better resolution than the OnePlus 6.
Samsung Galaxy S9 vs. OnePlus 6: Specs
These two phones are fastest we can find on the market and that can be seen in the specifications. The Galaxy S9 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9810 with 4 GB of RAM, while the OnePlus 6 comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor accompanied by 6 GB of RAM.
On this occasion, the OnePlus 6 has more RAM and wins in this section.
Samsung Galaxy S9 vs. OnePlus 6: Cameras
OnePlus has always tried to outperform other smartphones in this section (Galaxy, Pixel and iPhone), but this time there is a big gap between both phones. The OnePlus 6 has two rear sensors of 16 and 20 MP, which make the mobile take better photos in low light and with less noise.
And the rear camera records videos in slow motion at a speed of 480 fps. However, the Galaxy S9 has a single 12 MP sensor, but it makes this mobile have one of the best cameras on the market.
From our point of view, the thing is like this, in case you want a mobile with good performance, you can opt for the OnePlus 6. On the other hand, if you prefer a mobile with an excellent camera, the Galaxy S9 will be the best option. Although, we must tell you that both terminals are the best you can buy on the market, both are a good purchase.
Videos with analysis and reviews of the Oneplus 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S9
We have seen technical characteristics of both phones, but since a picture is worth more than a thousand words, in this case video, we bring some videos with analysis and reviews of these 2 leading Android models.
We have chosen the best videos with analysis, in this case the OnePlus 6:
The Samsung Galaxy S9 has a complete analysis and review in this video:
As a final video (English) we have an analysis of the cameras of the Samsung S9+ and Oneplus 6, very interesting:
Final conclusion when comparing the Oneplus 6 with the Samsung Galaxy S9
If we go to the price section, the Oneplus 6 takes the jackpot, for the base price it offers of 519 euros, we have a smartphone with almost pure Android and spectacular fluidity.
The Samsung S9 does not fail in this area of fluidity, but Samsung's user layer makes it quite lazy, especially when it comes to receiving Android version updates. In this case, Oneplus wins the game, receiving Android updates more often and installing new versions much earlier than Samsung.
In short, 2 leading Android mobiles, which have lights and shadows that we have to take into account when buying one or the other. And which one do you prefer?