• 6.3" (2960x1440) Super AMOLED
  • 6GB
    Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835 SoC
    64GB/128GB/256GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.7, OIS Rear: 2 Cameras
  • 3300 mAh W-Charge
  • 6.2" (2960x1440) Super AMOLED
  • 6GB
    Snapdragon 845 SoC
    128GB/256GB/64GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.5, OIS Rear: 2 Cameras
  • 3500 mAh W-Charge

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Galaxy S9+
ProductGalaxy Note 8 (2017), Price: 328 USD at AmazonGalaxy S9+ (2018), Price: 599 USD at Amazon
Display6.3" 2960x1440 Super AMOLED 6.2" 2960x1440 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 26mm 12-MP f/1.7 (Primary) +OIS
  • 52mm 12-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 27mm 12-MP f/1.5 (Primary) +OIS
  • 52mm 12-MP f/2.4 +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 26mm 8-MP
  • 26mm 8-MP f/1.7
Computing
  • Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835 SoC
  • 6GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB/256GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
  • Snapdragon 845 SoC
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/64GB Storage
  • MicroSD (400GB max.)
Battery3300 mAh, Wireless Charging3500 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 195g (6.9oz), 162.5x74.8x8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 inches)IP68, 189g (6.7oz), 158.1x73.8x8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.91 x 0.33 inches)
Price (Market)$328$599
Price at Launch$929$840
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Display
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Galaxy S9+
TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)6.3"6.2"
Display/Body Ratio82.9%83.6%
Resolution2960x14402960x1440
Sharpness (PPI)522 PPI531 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 S9+
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.5
Focal Length (35mm) 26mm27mm
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
  • EIS
  • Flash
  • Dual LED Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 720p/240fps
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 720p/120fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Galaxy S9+
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 52mm52mm
Sensor SizeVery smallVery small
Autofocus Features
  • Fixed Focus
  • Fixed Focus
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • OIS
Battery
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Galaxy S9+
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3300 mAh3500 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 S9+
Processor BrandSamsung or QualcommQualcomm
Processor NameExynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835Snapdragon 845
Processor ModelExynos 8895 or MSM8998
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.3 GHz2.8 GHz
RAM Options6GB6GB
Internal Storage Options64GB/128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/64GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB400GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 7.1.1Android 8.0
Communications
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Galaxy S9+
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT16 1000/105 MbpsLTE CAT18 1200/211 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • ac
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • MU-MIMO
  • MIMO
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Galaxy S9+
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy Note 8Galaxy S9+
Multimedia Features
  • Java
  • Daydream VR
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • MP3
  • VIBRATION
  • WAV
Speaker channelsMonoStereo
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • 3GA
  • AAC
  • AMR
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • MXMF
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • OTA
  • RTTTL
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • XMF
Video Formats
  • 3G2
  • 3GP
  • ASF
  • AVI
  • FLV
  • MKV
  • MP4
  • WEBM
  • WMV
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • Gesture
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Light
  • Proximity

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs. Samsung Galaxy S9+ Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Basemark OS II 2.0

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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.)

Higher is better

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better