Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 94.3 | 83 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2021-01-26 | 2017-09-15 |
| 6.70 x 3.00 x 0.40 inches | 6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 inches |
| 7.94 ounces | 6.88 ounces |
| Black | Deep Sea blue, Maple gold, Midnight black and Orchid gray |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 2500.00 | $ 440.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6.3 inches |
| 3840 x 1644 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 643 pixels per inch | 522 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 650 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 22.92 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.45 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Battery | 3300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.92 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | 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 Xperia PRO has a global score of 94.3, which is much better than the Samsung Galaxy Note8's 83 score. Both phones in our current comparison use Android OS (Operating System), but Xperia PRO has the previous 10 version while Samsung Galaxy Note8 has Android 9.0 Pie version. Xperia PRO's construction is a lot newer, but heavier and somewhat thicker than the Samsung Galaxy Note8.
The Sony Xperia PRO features a little more vivid screen than Samsung Galaxy Note8, because it has a higher 1644 x 3840 pixels resolution, a bit larger screen and a just a little higher count of pixels in each inch in the display. The Xperia PRO counts with a lot bigger memory for apps and games than Galaxy Note8, because it has 448 GB more internal memory and a slot for an SD memory card that holds up to 1 TB.
The Sony Xperia PRO features just a little better hardware performance than Galaxy Note8, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Sony Xperia PRO also has a larger amount of RAM memory. Sony Xperia PRO takes a bit better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Note8, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video resolution, a same size diafragm aperture and the same resolution back facing camera, the Sony Xperia PRO also has faster video frame rates and a much larger back-facing camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors.
Xperia PRO has longer battery performance than Galaxy Note8, because it has a 21% bigger battery capacity.
Although Xperia PRO is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Galaxy Note8, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Galaxy Note8. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy the Galaxy Note8, and give up a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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