Motorola Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G7 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/22/2019 11:51 PM, updated: 12/24/2021 4:38 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X Motorola Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2270

16
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB) Compare Motorola Moto G7 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+(front) 12MP20% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)
+27W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+128GB (115GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2270 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels74% Higher resolution screen
405 PPI	vs	+522 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"	vs	+6.3"2% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP16% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

+26 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
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Model	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G7 Plus Dual-sim XT1965, Motorola Lake	Galaxy Note8 Duos SM-N950FD, Samsung Baikal
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	2/7/2019	9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 157 millimeters (2.96 x 6.18 in)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2270 pixels	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	522 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	Grace UX UI
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 262850 (v8) Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP irisscanner
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Deep Indigo, Viva Red • 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision) • Dolby audio • Turbo Power charging: 11h in 15min	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered