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Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) 13Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) Compare Samsung Galaxy A90 5G X
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-N950N)

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Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) vs Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+128GB (106GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (53GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+6.7"6%
Larger screen
vs6.3"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP152%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 32MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+4500 mAh36%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+25W67%
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.
vs15W
206 grams (7.21 ounces)vs+195 grams (6.83 ounces)6%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels64%
Higher resolution screen
393 PPIvs+522 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
+20 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

Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
ModelGalaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Other model namesGalaxy A90 SM-A908NZWAKOO (6GB RAM)Galaxy Note8 N950N (LGU+/KT/SK Telecom), Samsung Baikal
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date9/1/20199/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)76.4 x 164.8 millimeters (3.01 x 6.49 in)74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight206 grams (7.21 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI522 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredGrace UX UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 458314 (v8)AnTuTu: 262850 (v8)
Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 3.0
64GB (53GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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 networkNSA/Sub6 (41, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/4"1.12µm
5MP depth f/2.2
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
2MP irisscanner
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens25mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered22 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• One UI 3.1
• Always-on display
• Samsung DeX
• Dolby Atmos sound
• 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

Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.681W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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