Galaxy Note 8 vs Galaxy Note 9
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy Note 8 and the Galaxy Note 9 — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy Note 8 vs Galaxy Note 9: the key differences
The Galaxy Note 9 arrived in 2018, 1 year after the Galaxy Note 8 (2017), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy Note 9 runs the Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810, while the Galaxy Note 8 uses the Snapdragon 835 / Exynos 8895.
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy Note 9 offers more RAM — up to 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy Note 9 has the larger battery, 4,000 mAh vs 3,300 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy Note 8 — 6.3″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (Infinity); Galaxy Note 9 — 6.4″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy Note 8 — 2×12 MP (wide + tele), dual OIS; Galaxy Note 9 — 2×12 MP, variable f/1.5–2.4, OIS.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy Note 8 is lighter at 195 g (vs 201 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy Note 8 shipped with Android 7.1.1 (up to 9.0); Galaxy Note 9 with Android 8.1 (up to 10).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy Note 8 — $929; Galaxy Note 9 — $999.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy Note 8 | Galaxy Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | September 2017 | August 2018 |
| Display | 6.3″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (Infinity) | 6.4″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440 × 2960 (521 ppi) | 1440 × 2960 (516 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 835 / Exynos 8895 | Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 / 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 / 128 / 256 GB + microSD | 128 / 512 GB + microSD |
| Main camera | 2×12 MP (wide + tele), dual OIS | 2×12 MP, variable f/1.5–2.4, OIS |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 (up to 9.0) | Android 8.1 (up to 10) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.5 × 74.8 × 8.6 mm | 161.9 × 76.4 × 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 201 g |
| Build | Glass + metal | Glass + metal |
| Launch price | $929 | $999 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.