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| Global Score | |
| 82.5 | 83 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| -- | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2017-10-19 | 2017-09-15 |
| 6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches | 6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 inches |
| 6.17 ounces | 6.88 ounces |
| Black and White | Deep Sea blue, Maple gold, Midnight black and Orchid gray |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 152.00 | $ 440.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.3 inches |
| 2880 x 1440 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 537 pixels per inch | 522 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3520mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.52 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Note8 has an overall score of 83, which is a little bit better than the Google Pixel 2 XL's 82.5 general score. Although it's the best in our current comparison, it must be noted that it is also a just a bit thicker and somewhat heavier cellphone. Galaxy Note8 counts with a bit better processing power than Google Pixel 2 XL, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Galaxy Note8 also has 2 GB more RAM.
Galaxy Note8 features a screen that's very similar to the Google Pixel 2 XL one, because although the Galaxy Note8 has a little lower number of pixels per inch of display, it also counts with a bit larger screen and a bit higher resolution of 1440 x 2960. Galaxy Note8 features a camera that is very similar to Google Pixel 2 XL's camera, because although the Galaxy Note8 has a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video definition and a back facing camera with a lower 12 MP resolution, it also counts with a larger sensor taking better quality videos and photos and a bigger camera aperture to capture better low-light photos.
The Galaxy Note8 counts with just a bit more memory to install applications and games than Google Pixel 2 XL, because although it has only 64 GB internal storage, it also counts with a SD card slot that supports up to 256 GB. Google Pixel 2 XL has just a bit longer battery performance than Galaxy Note8, because it has a 7% more battery size.
Although Galaxy Note8 is a better device, it is way more expensive than Google Pixel 2 XL, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Google Pixel 2 XL. So if you want that extra features and specs, you can buy Galaxy Note8, but if you don't you can save a couple dollars and get the Google Pixel 2 XL, giving up some features and specifications.
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