BlackBerry Priv
#1565
Samsung Galaxy Note8
#891Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Priv
Samsung Galaxy Note8
Performance
62.977.9
Camera
82.694.3
Display
81.883.3
Battery
87.086.7
Build
72.497.5
Connectivity
61.970.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
57.067.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Priv features a solid build with a glass front and plastic back, while the Samsung Galaxy Note8 offers a more premium feel with its glass front and back along with an aluminum frame.
- The Priv has a smaller 5.4-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, whereas the Note8 boasts a larger 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Priv is powered by a Snapdragon 808 chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the Note8 utilizes either an Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835 with 6GB of RAM, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Priv features an 18 MP rear sensor with OIS, while the Note8 has a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP wide and a 12 MP telephoto lens, also with OIS, allowing for more versatile photography options.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Priv at 3410 mAh compared to the Note8's 3300 mAh, but the Note8 supports faster charging at 15W.
- Software-wise, the Priv runs on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the Note8 starts with Android 7.1.1 and can be upgraded to Android 9.0, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Priv
Samsung Galaxy Note8
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017, August 23
Description
N/A
Versions: N950F (Single SIM: Europe, Australia); N950FD (Global Dual SIM: Europe, LATAM, Brazil; Australia); N950U/U1 (USA); N950W (Canada); N9500 (China); N950N (South Korea)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Note8 Duos with Dual SIM card slots.
Display
Size
5.4"
6.3"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~540 ppi density)
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~521 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
GPU
Adreno 418
Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEAAdreno 540 - USA & China
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
18 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.4", PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
Schneider-Kreuznach optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, stereo sound rec., HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
720p
1440p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3410 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147 x 77.2 x 9.4 mm (5.79 x 3.04 x 0.37 in)
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 in)
Weight
192 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Black
Midnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Gray, Deep Sea Blue, Star Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.61 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K)
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, altimeter, gyro, ToF proximity, compass
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2