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| Global Score | |
| 73.8 | 87.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Nokia | Samsung |
| 2017-08-28 | 2018-08-24 |
| 5.96 x 2.90 x 0.31 inches | 6.37 x 3.01 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.64 ounces | 7.09 ounces |
| Blue, Brown and Silver | Cloud silver, Lavender purple, Midnight black and Ocean blue |
| Aluminum | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 449.00 | $ 457.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.3 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 554 pixels per inch | 514 pixels per inch |
| 700 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.78 | 14.14 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 10.23 |
| 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 | |
| 3090mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.04 | 5.92 |
| 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 Samsung Galaxy Note9 is better than Nokia 8, getting an 87.1 score against 73.8. Samsung Galaxy Note9's design is newer than the Nokia 8's, but it is heavier and thicker. The Samsung Galaxy Note9 has a bit better performance than Nokia 8, and although they both have 8 cores, the Samsung Galaxy Note9 also has more RAM memory.
The Nokia 8 features a bit sharper display than Galaxy Note9, because although it has a little smaller screen and a bit worse resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, it also counts with a just a little greater pixel density. Samsung Galaxy Note9 has a way bigger storage capacity for applications and games than Nokia 8, because it has a SD extension slot that holds a maximum of 512 GB and 128 GB internal storage.
The Galaxy Note9 counts with a slightly better camera than Nokia 8, because although it has a worse video definition and a back-facing camera with lesser MP, it also counts with a bigger back camera sensor and a way larger camera aperture for better photos in poorly lited environments. The Galaxy Note9 features greater battery performance than Nokia 8, because it has a 4000mAh battery size instead of 3090mAh.
The Galaxy Note9 costs a bit more money than Nokia 8, but you can get a better phone for that few more dollars.
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