Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/14/2018 9:05 PM, updated: 12/24/2021 4:38 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 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)

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!

3 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)27% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels83% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+522 PPI30% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.01"	vs	+6.3"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP1% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
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
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

35 Common items in both devices

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (53GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

16 million

Dual-LED flash

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

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
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Model	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Other model names	Verizon Lenovo Moto Z3 XT192917 (64GB + 4GB RAM) MOTXT192917	Galaxy Note8 N950F Single-Sim, Samsung Baikal
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Australia
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	8/16/2018	9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017
Depth	6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.01" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 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 Z3 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	Grace UX UI
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (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 540 (670-710MHz)	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 Z3 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	64GB (53GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41,46)	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 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/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 Z3 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP irisscanner
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope 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 Z3 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W 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 Z3 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
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: Ceramic Black • Aluminum body (6000 series) • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 back panel • Moto mods (modular)	• 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 Z3 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
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