Realme 8
#1402
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
#923Category Breakdown
Realme 8
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Performance
77.675.5
Camera
67.294.3
Display
86.383.3
Battery
33.786.3
Build
65.897.0
Connectivity
63.767.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
58.866.4
Summary
- The Realme 8 features a larger 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note FE has a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 8 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 chipset, while the Galaxy Note FE utilizes the Exynos 8890, both with 64GB of RAM.
- The Realme 8 offers a more versatile camera setup with a 64 MP main sensor and additional ultrawide and macro lenses, compared to the Note FE's 12 MP rear camera with OIS.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Realme 8 at 5000 mAh, compared to 3200 mAh in the Note FE, although the latter supports wireless charging.
- Build quality favors the Note FE with its Gorilla Glass front and back and aluminum frame, while the Realme 8 uses a plastic frame and back.
- Software experience differs as the Realme 8 runs Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, while the Note FE originally launched with Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 9.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 8
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
General
Release Date
2021, March 24
2017
Announced
2021, March 24
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: N935F/DS (Malaysia, Philippines); N935S, N935K, N935L (Korea)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition
Display
Size
6.4"
5.7"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10, 1000 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm)
Exynos 8890 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G76 MC4
Mali-T880 MP12
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
N/A
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, stereo sound rec., HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
30W wired, 50% in 26 min, 100% in 65 min
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.6 x 73.9 x 8 mm (6.32 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.04 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight
177 g
167 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Cyber Silver, Cyber Black
Black Onyx, Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.46 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Iris scanner, fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2