Galaxy Note 7 vs Galaxy Note 8
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy Note 7 and the Galaxy Note 8 — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy Note 7 vs Galaxy Note 8: the key differences
The Galaxy Note 8 arrived in 2017, 1 year after the Galaxy Note 7 (2016), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy Note 8 runs the Snapdragon 835 / Exynos 8895, while the Galaxy Note 7 uses the Snapdragon 820 / Exynos 8890.
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy Note 8 offers more RAM — up to 6 GB vs 4 GB.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy Note 7 has the larger battery, 3,500 mAh vs 3,300 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy Note 7 — 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED (dual-edge); Galaxy Note 8 — 6.3″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (Infinity).
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy Note 7 — 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS; Galaxy Note 8 — 2×12 MP (wide + tele), dual OIS.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy Note 7 is lighter at 169 g (vs 195 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy Note 7 shipped with Android 6.0.1; Galaxy Note 8 with Android 7.1.1 (up to 9.0).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy Note 7 — $850; Galaxy Note 8 — $929.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy Note 7 | Galaxy Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | August 2016 | September 2017 |
| Display | 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED (dual-edge) | 6.3″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (Infinity) |
| Resolution | 1440 × 2560 (518 ppi) | 1440 × 2960 (521 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 820 / Exynos 8890 | Snapdragon 835 / Exynos 8895 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB + microSD | 64 / 128 / 256 GB + microSD |
| Main camera | 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS | 2×12 MP (wide + tele), dual OIS |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Battery | 3500 mAh (defective — cause of recall) | 3300 mAh |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 7.1.1 (up to 9.0) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 153.5 × 73.9 × 7.9 mm | 162.5 × 74.8 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 195 g |
| Build | Glass + metal | Glass + metal |
| Launch price | $850 | $929 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.