Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs. Nokia 8

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
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" (2560x1440) IPS LCD
  • 6GB
    Snapdragon 835 SoC     128GB Storage
  • 13-MP, f/2, OIS 2 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 64
  • 3090 mAh
Nokia 8
News (22)
Nokia 8 Price
$375. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy Note 88
ProductGalaxy Note 8 (Launched 2017-08-01)Nokia 8 (Launched 2017-10-01)
Display6.3" 2960x1440 Super AMOLED 5.3" 2560x1440 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 26mm 12-MP f/1.7 (Primary) +OIS
  • 52mm 12-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 26mm 13-MP f/2 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13-MP f/2 +Monochrome Sensor
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 26mm 8-MP
  • 26mm 13-MP f/2
Computing
  • Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835 SoC
  • 6GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB/256GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
  • Snapdragon 835 SoC
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery3300 mAh, Wireless Charging3090 mAh
DesignIP68, 195g (6.9oz), 162.5x74.8x8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 inches)IP54, 160g (5.6oz), 151.5x73.7x7.9 mm (5.96 x 2.90 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$328$375
Price at Launch$929$680
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Hands-On
+23
Nokia 8
+8
Display
Product NameGalaxy Note 88
TypeSuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum60
Diagonal (inches)6.3"5.3"
Display/Body Ratio82.9%69.4%
Resolution2960x14402560x1440
Sharpness (PPI)522 PPI554 PPI
Brightness (specs)700 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Tweakable Resolution
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy Note 88
Megapixel12-MP13-MP
Aperturef/1.7f/2
Focal Length (35mm) 26mm26mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
  • Laser-Assisted
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Video
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • EIS
  • Flash
  • Dual Tone Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 720p/240fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 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 88
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3300 mAh3090 mAh
Battery Features
  • Non-Removable
  • Fast Charge
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Non-Removable
  • Fast Charge
Talk Time22 hours23 hours
Music Playback Time74 hours
Computing
Product NameGalaxy Note 88
Processor BrandSamsung or QualcommQualcomm
Processor NameExynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835Snapdragon 835
Processor ModelExynos 8895 or MSM8998
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
RAM Options6GB6GB
Internal Storage Options64GB/128GB/256GB128GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 7.1.1Android 7.1.1
Communications
Product NameGalaxy Note 88
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT16 1000/105 MbpsLTE CAT9 452 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
SAR EU Head0.711 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.33 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy Note 88
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy Note 88
Multimedia Features
  • Java
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Speaker channelsMonoStereo
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
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
  • Light
  • Proximity

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

Basemark OS II 2.0

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Geekbench 4 Single

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Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

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3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

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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