Galaxy Note 9 vs OnePlus 6: Which One to Buy?

Galaxy Note 9 vs OnePlus 6: Camera(s)

Looking at the back of these phones, they both look pretty similar. You'll enjoy dual rear cameras with a fingerprint scanner positioned under the sensors.

Each phone has powerful cameras on the back, but how they work is very different. This year Samsung introduced an all-new variable aperture camera on the S9, and now the Note 9. What that means is the aperture can change from f/1.5 to f/2.4 apertures for the best possible photo in any situation, speed, or lighting. Just like how the human eye adapts to its surroundings, Samsung's camera can do the same thing. Basically, letting in more light for better photos. If it doesn't need a lot of light it uses a faster aperture for crisp, clear photos.

As a comparison, the OnePlus 6 is only f/1.7 with the main sensor and f/2.4 on the other. This year the company made a big effort on the camera. They have OIS, EIS, a faster aperture and even Google Lens built-in. It's decent for the price. 

Honestly, the Galaxy Note 9 camera will be better. There's no way around it, Samsung has the better camera of the two. At the same time, the OnePlus 6 camera is more than good enough for almost everyone. Unless you're a professional you'll be plenty happy with the OP6 camera. Then, each phone has a secondary sensor for blurring subjects and zooming in close. 

Samsung even added some neat AI tricks to help choose settings automatically for each situation as you shoot.