The high-end smartphone market is booming with introduction of some very impressive and industry leading smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Huawei, and Oppo. Apple released the iPhone X back in Nov 2017 followed by the release of Huawei P20 Pro in April 2018, Oppo Find X in June 2018, and Samsung has joined the party with the Galaxy Note 9 in August 2018. These smartphones are as expensive as it gets with very high-end specs and impressive performance, so it was only a matter of time before these three giants were compared head to head.
iPhone X vs Galaxy Note 9 vs P20 Pro vs Find X: Comparison of Technical Specifications
| Features | iPhone X | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | Huawei P20 Pro | Oppo Find X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 5.8" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.42" AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2436x1125px (458ppi) | 1440 x 2960 px (~516 ppi) | 1080 x 2240 px (408 ppi) | 1080 x 2340 px (~401 ppi) |
| CPU | A11 (64-bit) | Snapdragon 845 Octa-core 4x2.8 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz | Octa-core 4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz | Snapdragon 845 Octa-core 4x2.8 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz |
| GPU | M11 motion | Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEA Adreno 630 - USA/LATAM | Mali-G72 MP12 | Adreno 630 |
| Memory | 64/256GB, 3GB RAM | 512 GB, 8 GB RAM or 128 GB, 6 GB RAM | 128 GB, 6 GB RAM | 256 GB, 8 GB RAM |
| Storage Option | No | microSD, up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) | No | No |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 2716mAh | Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh | Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh | Non-removable Li-Po 3730 mAh |
| Rear Camera | 12MP (ƒ/1.8) 12MP ƒ/2.4 | 12 MP (f/1.5-2.4), PDAF, OIS 12 MP (f/2.4), AF, OIS | 40 MP (f/1.8, OIS) 20 MP B/W (f/1.6) 8 MP (f/2.4), PDAF | 16 MP (f/2.0, OIS) 20 MP (f/2.0), PDAF |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60fps Slo-mo 1080p @240fps | 2160p@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@960fps | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@480fps |
| Front Camera | 7 MP (ƒ/2.2), 1080p | 8 MP (f/1.7), AF | 24 MP (f/2.0) 720p | 8 MP (f/2.0) |
| Dimentions | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm | 161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm | 155 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm | 156.7 x 74.2 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 174 grams | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 180 g | 186 g |
| Security | Face ID | Fingerprint (rear) | Face detection | No |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (Qi) | Yes (Qi/PMA) | No | No |
| Waterproof | Yes | IP68 dust/water proof | IP67 certified dust/water resistant | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | No | Yes | No |
| Radio | No | No | No | No |
| USB | Lightening, Type C | 3.1, Type-C 1.0 | 3.1, Type-C 1.0 | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 |
| Cost | $999 (USD) | $999 (USD) | $1100 (USD) | $1150 (USD) |
Apple iPhone X
When Apple introduced the iPhone X in Nov 2017, it led the competition with an industry first smartphone. The key distinguishing feature was the screen and nothing but the screen in the front. As Apple likes to call it, “It’s all screen”. With the all screen design, Apple removed the home button/fingerprint scanner and offered Face ID for secure authentication. The rear camera setup is also improved with dual 12MP cameras (ƒ/1.8 and ƒ/2.4).
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is not Samsung’s most original looking device to date. It is still beautiful but looks a lot like the previous generation like the Galaxy S9 series. The Galaxy Note 9 comes with either the snapdragon 845 or the Exynos 9810, which are the same chips available on the S9. The Exynos chip is faster than the snapdragon but unfortunately it is not usually available for purchase in the United States. Both chips can handle heavy multitasking and demanding apps without a slowdown. The Note 9 runs Android Oreo 8.1
Huawei P20 Pro
Huawei introduced the P20 Pro to compete in the top-end smartphone segment and rightfully so. The Huawei P20 Pro features unique style and industry’s first triple camera that has got many people’s attention in the tech industry. According to DxOMark, “HUAWEI P20 Pro beats the competition in virtually every category”. The Huawei P20 Pro features a new gradient colour (in Twilight and Pink Gold variant). The curved glass design allows the phone to be physically smaller even with a 6.1” screen.
Oppo Find X
The Oppo Find X is way different than other smartphones available on the market. It comes with a brand new design which Oppo claims to be a fusion of Technology and Art. The Oppo Find X is powered by top of the line Snapdragon 845 processor, which keeps it running smoothly without any issues. The super fast processor is paired with Adreno 630 graphics chip. The Find X has 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The battery is non-removable with 3730 mAh capacity that supports VOOC Flash Charge, which will fully charge the phone in 35 minutes.
All of these smartphones have one thing in common, they are all priced at $1000 or higher. So which one do you think is better?
For an in-depth coverage of each of these smartphones, check out the posts below:
Oppo Find X Review: This is the future of smartphones
Huawei P20 Pro: World’s first Triple Camera Smartphone
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Review: Monster of a smartphone
iPhone X vs iPhone 8 vs iPhone 7: which iPhone is the right choice?
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