Samsung Galaxy Note8
#1428
Samsung Galaxy Note9
#1315Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note8
Samsung Galaxy Note9
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
50.950.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
77.875.8
Overall
64.464.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note8 features a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels, while the Note9 has a slightly larger 6.4-inch display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Note8 is powered by the Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835, whereas the Note9 utilizes the more advanced Exynos 9810 or Snapdragon 845, resulting in improved processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a dual-camera setup with similar specifications, but the Note9 offers enhanced video recording options, including 4K at 60fps.
- The Note8 has a 3300mAh battery, while the Note9 features a larger 4000mAh battery, providing longer usage time.
- Both phones have a premium build quality with glass and aluminum materials, but the Note9 is slightly heavier.
- The software experience on the Note8 starts with Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 9, while the Note9 launches with Android 8.1 and is upgradable to Android 10, featuring One UI 2.5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note8
Samsung Galaxy Note9
General
Release Date
2017
2018, August 24
Announced
2017, August 23
2018, August 09
Description
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.
SM-N960F/DS (Global); SM-N960U (USA); SM-N9600/DS (LATAM, Brazil, China)
Display
Size
6.3"
6.4"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~521 ppi density)
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~516 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
Exynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China
GPU
Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEAAdreno 540 - USA & China
Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
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
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, stereo sound rec., HDR, gyro-EIS
4K@60fps (no OIS/EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1440p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
15W wiredWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 in)
161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.37 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
195 g
201 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Gray, Deep Sea Blue, Star Pink
Metallic Copper, Lavender Purple, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, Pure White, Alpine White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 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
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
OS Version
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes