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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) vs Samsung Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera X Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) 39Points
6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X
4.8"
SLCD

720x1280

16
MP
1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)} 39 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) vs Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)148%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (53GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+195 grams (6.83 ounces)56%
Lighter
vs305 grams (10.68 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)122%
Thinner
vs19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT SuperClear LCD
+1440x2960 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+522 PPI71%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs306 PPI
+6.3"31%
Larger screen
vs4.8"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP52%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)65%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3300 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Dual-LED flashvs+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus
BSI sensor
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
ModelGalaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
Other model namesGalaxy Note8 N950F Single-Sim, Samsung BaikalVerizon Samsung Galaxy Camera GC100 (4G LTE)
Country or region available(Europe)Australia
(Europe), Australia
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/201710/1/2012
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
Size (width x height)74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)70.8 x 128.7 millimeters (2.79 x 5.07 in)
Weight195 grams (6.83 ounces)305 grams (10.68 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size6.3" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)522 PPI306 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User InterfaceGrace UX UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 262850 (v8)
Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (53GB available)
UFS 2.1
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat3 (Bands 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AUMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashXenon flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
2MP irisscanner
Not supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/384kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy22 hours4.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered280 hours (11.7 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• 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
• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Orange, Red
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• 21x optical zoom
• Lens 35mm equivalent
• ISO 100-3200
• Dropbox 50GB
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)Galaxy Camera (EK-GC120)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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