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| Global Score | |
| 75.4 | 83 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| -- | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2019-02-27 | 2017-09-15 |
| 6.57 x 2.87 x 0.33 inches | 6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 inches |
| 6.35 ounces | 6.88 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Gold and Silver | Deep Sea blue, Maple gold, Midnight black and Orchid gray |
| Plastic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 430.00 | $ 440.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6.3 inches |
| 2520 x 1080 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 422 pixels per inch | 522 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 509 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 11.74 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 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 |
| 0.36 inches (1/2.8") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.68 | 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Note8 has a global score of 83, which is better than the Xperia 10 Plus's overall score of 75.4. Even though Samsung Galaxy Note8 is a better cellphone than Xperia 10 Plus, we must highlight that it's also older, just a little bit heavier and just a bit thicker. Galaxy Note8 has a bit superior processing unit than Sony Xperia 10 Plus, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Galaxy Note8 also has more RAM memory.
Samsung Galaxy Note8 has just a bit better looking display than Xperia 10 Plus, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a just a bit higher screen density and a better 1440 x 2960 resolution. Xperia 10 Plus counts with a bit more memory capacity for games and applications than Galaxy Note8, and although they both have equal internal memory, the Xperia 10 Plus also has a SD memory slot that holds up to 512 GB.
The Galaxy Note8 takes just a bit better videos and photos than Xperia 10 Plus, and although they both have the same 30 fps video frame rate, the same video definition and a back facing camera with a 12 MP, the Galaxy Note8 also has a bigger aperture to capture better low light photography and videos and a larger camera sensor which gives a better photo and video quality.
The Galaxy Note8 features a little longer battery duration than Xperia 10 Plus, because it has 3300mAh of battery capacity.
Samsung Galaxy Note8 is a little more expensive than the Sony Xperia 10 Plus, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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