Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs. LG V30

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
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News (126)
Galaxy Note 8 Price
$328. Search
LG V30
  • 6" (2880x1440) P-OLED
  • 4GB
    Snapdragon 835 SoC     64GB/128GB Storage
  • 13-MP, f/1.6, OIS 2 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 104
  • 3300 mAh W-Charge
Rating: 9/10
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News (65)
LG V30 Price
$855. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy Note 8V30
ProductGalaxy Note 8 (Launched 2017-08-01), Price: 328 USD at AmazonLG V30 (Launched 2017-08-30), Price: 855 USD at Amazon
Display6.3" 2960x1440 Super AMOLED 6" 2880x1440 P-OLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 26mm 12-MP f/1.7 (Primary) +OIS
  • 52mm 12-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 30mm 13-MP f/1.6 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13mm 13-MP f/1.9
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 26mm 8-MP
  • 22mm 8-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835 SoC
  • 6GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB/256GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
  • Snapdragon 835 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery3300 mAh, Wireless Charging3300 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 195g (6.9oz), 162.5x74.8x8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 inches)IP68, 158g (5.6oz), 151.7x75.4x7.39 mm (5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 inches)
Price (Market)$328$855
Price at Launch$929$800
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Display
Product NameGalaxy Note 8V30
TypeSuper AMOLEDP-OLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum6060
Diagonal (inches)6.3"6"
Display/Body Ratio82.9%81.2%
Resolution2960x14402880x1440
Sharpness (PPI)522 PPI537 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Tweakable Resolution
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Tweakable Resolution
  • Always-On
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy Note 8V30
Megapixel12-MP13-MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.6
Focal Length (35mm) 26mm30mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Video
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 720p/240fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 720p/120fps
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
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameV30
Megapixel13-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Focal Length (35mm) 13mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Fixed Focus
Battery
Product NameGalaxy Note 8V30
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3300 mAh3300 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 8V30
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/128GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 7.1.1Android 7.1.2
Communications
Product NameGalaxy Note 8V30
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
  • USB OTG
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy Note 8V30
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy Note 8V30
Multimedia Features
  • Java
  • Daydream VR
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
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs. LG V30 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 4 Single

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Geekbench 4 Multi

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3DMark Slingshot 3.1

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3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

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GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

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GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

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GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better