Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs. Google Pixel

Samsung Galaxy Note 8
  • 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
Rating: 10/10
Read ReviewGalaxy Note 8
News (126)
Galaxy Note 8 Price
$328. Search
Google Pixel
  • 5" (1920x1080) AMOLED
  • 4GB
    MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 SoC     128GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/2 1 Rear Camera
  • 2770 mAh
Rating: 9/10
Read ReviewGoogle Pixel
News (102)
Google Pixel Price
$199. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Pixel
ProductGalaxy Note 8 (Launched 2017-08-01)Google Pixel (Launched 2016-10-01)
Display6.3" 2960x1440 Super AMOLED 5" 1920x1080 AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 26mm 12-MP f/1.7 (Primary) +OIS
  • 52mm 12-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 12-MP f/2 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 26mm 8-MP
  • 8-MP
Computing
  • Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835 SoC
  • 6GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB/256GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
  • MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
  • None
Battery3300 mAh, Wireless Charging2770 mAh
DesignIP68, 195g (6.9oz), 162.5x74.8x8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 inches)IP Rating, 143g (5oz), 143.8x69.5x8.6 mm (5.66 x 2.74 x 0.34 inches)
Price (Market)$328$199
Price at Launch$929
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Hands-On
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Display
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Pixel
TypeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum60
Diagonal (inches)6.3"5"
Display/Body Ratio82.9%69.0%
Resolution2960x14401920x1080
Sharpness (PPI)522 PPI441 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 4
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Tweakable Resolution
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Pixel
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/1.7f/2
Focal Length (35mm) 26mm
Sensor SizeSmallMedium
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Video
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 720p/240fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 1080p/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 8Pixel
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3300 mAh2770 mAh
Battery Features
  • Non-Removable
  • Fast Charge
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
Talk Time22 hours26 hours
Music Playback Time74 hours110 hours
Computing
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Pixel
Processor BrandSamsung or QualcommQualcomm
Processor NameExynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835MSM8996 Snapdragon 821
Processor ModelExynos 8895 or MSM8998
Processor # Cores84
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.3 GHz2x2.15 & 2x1.6 GHz
RAM Options6GB4GB
Internal Storage Options64GB/128GB/256GB128GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDNone
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 7.1.1Android 7.1
Communications
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Pixel
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT16 1000/105 MbpsLTE CAT6 301 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 4.2
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
SAR US Head0.92 W/Kg
SAR US Body0.58 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.33 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.61 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Pixel
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Pixel
Multimedia Features
  • Java
  • DLNA
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Speaker channelsMono
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs. Google Pixel Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better

Geekbench 4 Single

Higher is better

Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better