Galaxy Note 8 vs Galaxy Note FE
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy Note 8 and the Galaxy Note FE — 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 FE: the key differences
The Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy Note FE launched in the same year (2017) as part of the same generation, so they share a great deal — but they are aimed at different buyers.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy Note FE runs the Exynos 8890, while the Galaxy Note 8 uses the Snapdragon 835 / Exynos 8895.
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy Note 8 offers more RAM — up to 6 GB vs 4 GB.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy Note 8 has the larger battery, 3,300 mAh vs 3,200 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy Note 8 — 6.3″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (Infinity); Galaxy Note FE — 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED (dual-edge).
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy Note 8 — 2×12 MP (wide + tele), dual OIS; Galaxy Note FE — 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy Note FE is lighter at 167 g (vs 195 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy Note 8 shipped with Android 7.1.1 (up to 9.0); Galaxy Note FE with Android 7.0 (up to 9.0).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy Note 8 — $929; Galaxy Note FE — $610.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy Note 8 | Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Release | September 2017 | July 2017 |
| Display | 6.3″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (Infinity) | 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED (dual-edge) |
| Resolution | 1440 × 2960 (521 ppi) | 1440 × 2560 (518 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 835 / Exynos 8895 | Exynos 8890 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 / 128 / 256 GB + microSD | 64 GB + microSD |
| Main camera | 2×12 MP (wide + tele), dual OIS | 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 3200 mAh |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 (up to 9.0) | Android 7.0 (up to 9.0) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.5 × 74.8 × 8.6 mm | 153.5 × 73.9 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 167 g |
| Build | Glass + metal | Glass + metal |
| Launch price | $929 | $610 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.