Samsung has just recently released the Galaxy Note 8 we will now be comparing this flagship phablet with its controversial predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
The Samsung Galaxy Note7 is a commendable phablet with its 5.7“ Super AMOLED Quad HD curved with 2560 x 1440 resolution, Samsung Exynos 8890 chipset, 64GB internal storage, 4GB RAM, 12MP dual pixel rear camera with dual-LED flash, 5MP front camera, and a 3500mAh battery to power up the phablet. However, it was retired early due to serious battery issues.
The Samsung Galaxy Note8, on the other hand, is not just the successor but in a way a second chance for the South Korean giant. It has a 6.3“ (18.5:9) Super AMOLED Infinity Display with 2960 x 1440 resolution, Samsung Exynos 8895 chipset, 64 internal storage, 6GB RAM, 12MP main + 12MP telephoto rear camera (both with OIS) with dual-LED flash, 8MP front camera, and a 3300mAh battery to power up the phablet.
Here are their detailed specs
| Samsung Galaxy Note7 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
|---|---|
| 5.7-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD Curved Display @ 2560 x 1440 pixels, 534ppi | 6.3-inch 18.5:9 Super AMOLED Infinity Display @ 2960 x 1440 px, 522ppi |
| Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Samsung Exynos 8890 chipset | Samsung Exynos 8895 chipset |
| Mali T-880 GPU | Mali-G71 GPU |
| 4GB LPDDR4 RAM | 6GB LPDDR4 RAM |
| 64GB internal storage | 64GB UFS 2.1 internal storage |
| up to 256GB via microSD (uses SIM 2 slot) | expandable via microSD up to 256GB (uses SIM2) |
| 12MP Dual Pixel rear camera dual-tone, dual LED flash | 12MP f/1.7 DualPixel +12MP f/2.4 TelePhoto dual rear cameras: OIS, Dual Tone LED Flash |
| 5MP front camera with f/1.7 aperture | 8MP front camera |
| 4G LTE | 4G LTE |
| Dual SIM (hybrid) | Dual SIM (hybrid) |
| WiFi 802.11ac | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS with aGPS, GLONASS | GPS with aGPS support, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | NFC |
| USB Type C | USB Type C |
| Iris Scanner | Iris Scanner |
| Fingerprint Scanner | Fingerprint Scanner |
| Heart-Rate Sensor | Heart-Rate Sensor |
| N/A | Facial recognition |
| N/A | Samsung Bixby AI |
| IP68 Dust and Water Resistance | IP68 Dust and Water Resistance |
| S-Pen | S-Pen (IP68 Dust and Water Resistance) |
| Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with TouchWiz | Samsung TouchWiz UI (Android 7.1.1 Nougat) |
| 3,500mAh Li-Ion non-removable battery with fast wireless charging | 3300mAh battery (nonremovable) with Fast wireless charging |
| Gold Platinum, Onyx Black, Platinum Silver | Midnight Black, Maple Gold |
Samsung Galaxy Note7
+ Lower launch price
+ Slightly larger battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy Note8
+ Larger screen size
+ Quad Infinity Display
+ Better screen-to-body ratio
+ Newer processor
+ Higher RAM capacity
+ Dual rear cameras
+ Higher front camera resolution
+ Bluetooth 5.0
+ Facial recognition
+ IP68 for S-pen
+ Samsung Bixby AI
+ Android 7.1.1 out of the box
As we can see from the specs, it is evident that the Samsung Galaxy Note8 comes with massive improvements over the Galaxy Note7 – hardware- and software-wise. Samsung’s Bixby AI also has been implemented in the Galaxy Note8 which further expands the functionality of the phablet.
As for the Camera quality, you can check out the sample video and photos in our review for the Samsung Galaxy Note7 (click here) and the Samsung Galaxy Note8 (click here).
When it comes to benchmarks, the Galaxy Note8 scored higher in AnTuTu at 174,579 while the Note7 is at 134,190. For 3DMark, the Galaxy Note8 got 2,587 while the Galaxy Note7 got 2,135.
As for the battery, the Note8 may have a smaller capacity but it could be attributed to the new safety standards Samsung has implemented on the device. Besides, the Exynos 8895’s 10nm FinFET process promises better battery management, so we have to take that into account.
The Samsung Galaxy Note7 was priced at Php39,990 at launch while the Samsung Galaxy Note8 is at Php49,990. Preorders will be available from September 8 until September 17 at Samsung concept stores, select authorized dealers, and online stores: Lazada, Abenson, and Argomall. Samsung PH will throw in a free AKG speaker worth Php7,990 during the preorder period. Units will be available in the Philippines by September 29.
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c says:
nagliliyab din ba yung note 8?
Yugatech avid reader says:
If Nota 7 is not an instant Frag Grenade, i would take it 10/10 over Nota8.