Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Note 9	Samsung Galaxy Note 8
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
key specs
Display	6.40-inch	6.30-inch
Processor	Samsung Exynos 9810	Samsung Exynos 8895
Front Camera	8-megapixel	8-megapixel
Rear Camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel + 12-megapixel
RAM	6GB	6GB
Storage	128GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	4000mAh	3300mAh
OS	Android 8.1	Android 7.1.1
Resolution	1440x2960 pixels	1440x2960 pixels
general
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Note 9	Galaxy Note 8
Release date	August 1, 2018	August 1, 2017
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	161.90 x 76.40 x 8.80	162.50 x 74.80 x 8.60
Weight (g)	201.00	195.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	4000	3300
Colours	Midnight Black, Metallic Copper, Ocean Blue, Lavender Purple	Midnight Black, Orchid Gray
Launched in India	-	Yes
Removable battery	-	No
Fast charging	-	Quick Charge 2.0
SAR value	-	0.22
display
Screen size (inches)	6.40	6.30
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1440x2960 pixels	1440x2960 pixels
Protection type	-	Gorilla Glass
Aspect ratio	-	18.5:9
hardware
Processor	1.7GHz octa-core	octa-core (4x2.3GHz + 4x1.7GHz)
Processor make	Samsung Exynos 9810	Samsung Exynos 8895
RAM	6GB	6GB
Internal storage	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	512	256
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel (f/1.7, 1.4-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.0-micron)
Front camera	8-megapixel	8-megapixel (f/1.7, 1.22-micron)
Rear autofocus	-	Phase detection autofocus
Rear flash	-	LED
Front autofocus	-	Yes
software
Operating system	Android 8.1	Android 7.1.1
Skin	Samsung Experience UX	Samsung Experience 8.5
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2
Infrared	-	No
USB OTG	-	Yes
USB Type-C	-	Yes
Headphones	-	Yes
FM	-	No
Wi-Fi Direct	-	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	-	No
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	-	Yes
Temperature sensor	-	No

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