• 6.3" (2960x1440) Super AMOLED
  • 6GB
    Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835 SoC
    64GB/128GB/256GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.7, OIS 2 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 106
  • 3300 mAh W-Charge
  • 5.8" (2960x1440) Super AMOLED
  • 4GB
    Snapdragon 835 SoC
    64GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.7, OIS 1 Rear Camera
    CAMERA HW score: 96
  • 3000 mAh W-Charge

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Galaxy S8
ProductGalaxy Note 8 (Launched 2017-08-01)Galaxy S8 (Launched 2017-03-29)
Display6.3" 2960x1440 Super AMOLED 5.8" 2960x1440 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 26mm 12-MP f/1.7 (Primary) +OIS
  • 52mm 12-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 26mm 12-MP f/1.7 (Primary) +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 26mm 8-MP
  • 26mm 8-MP
Computing
  • Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835 SoC
  • 6GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB/256GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
  • Snapdragon 835 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery3300 mAh, Wireless Charging3000 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 195g (6.9oz), 162.5x74.8x8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 inches)IP68, 155g (5.5oz), 148.9x68.1x8.0 mm (5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$328$369
Price at Launch$929$750
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Display
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Galaxy S8
TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum60
Diagonal (inches)6.3"5.8"
Display/Body Ratio82.9%84.2%
Resolution2960x14402960x1440
Sharpness (PPI)522 PPI568 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Tweakable Resolution
  • Multitouch
  • Tweakable Resolution
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Galaxy S8
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Focal Length (35mm) 26mm26mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Video
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • EIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • HDR Video
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 720p/240fps
  • 480p/30fps
  • 720p/30fps
  • 1440p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 2160p/30fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy Note 8
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 52mm
Sensor SizeVery small
Autofocus Features
  • Fixed Focus
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Battery
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Galaxy S8
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3300 mAh3000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Non-Removable
  • Fast Charge
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
Talk Time22 hours
Music Playback Time74 hours
Computing
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Galaxy S8
Processor BrandSamsung or QualcommQualcomm
Processor NameExynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835Snapdragon 835
Processor ModelExynos 8895 or MSM8998MSM8998
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.3 GHz2.45 GHz
RAM Options6GB4GB
Internal Storage Options64GB/128GB/256GB64GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 7.1.1Android 7.0
Communications
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Galaxy S8
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT16 1000/105 MbpsLTE CAT16 1000/105 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
  • USB 3.1
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Galaxy S8
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Galaxy S8
Multimedia Features
  • Java
  • Daydream VR
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Speaker channelsMonoMono
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • DIVX
  • XVID
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs. Samsung Galaxy S8 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 4 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S8Samsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy S9+Samsung Galaxy Note 9Samsung Galaxy S10+Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XR150017502000225025002750300032503500375040004250450047505000

Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S8Samsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy S9+Samsung Galaxy Note 9Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy S10+Apple iPhone XR500055006000650070007500800085009000950010000105001100011500

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy S8Samsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 9Samsung Galaxy S9+Samsung Galaxy S10+25002750300032503500375040004250450047505000525055005750

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy S8Samsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 9Samsung Galaxy S10+Apple iPhone X225002500027500300003250035000375004000042500450004750050000525005500057500600006250065000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy S8Samsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy Note 8Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy Note 9Samsung Galaxy S10+Apple iPhone XR404550556065707580859095100105110115120125

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S8Samsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy Note 8Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy Note 9Samsung Galaxy S10+2530354045505560657075

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy S8Samsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy Note 8Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy Note 9Samsung Galaxy S10+Apple iPhone XR75100125150175200225

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 8 PlusApple iPhone XApple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy S8Gionee S8Gionee S9Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy S9+Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy Note 9Samsung Galaxy S10+Honor Note 10225025002750300032503500375040004250450047505000

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy S9+Samsung Galaxy Note 9Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy S8Samsung Galaxy S10+17.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.54547.55052.555