📱 Model features |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) |
| Model | Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy Note8 N950F Single-Sim, Samsung Baikal | Galaxy S10+ (Exynos) G975F/DualSim 8GB RAM, Samsung Beyond 2 |
| Country or region available |  
(Europe), Australia |   
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | 9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017 | 3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019 |
| Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in) | 74.1 x 157.6 millimeters (2.92 x 6.2 in) |
| Weight | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
🤖 Operating System |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) |
| System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 12 |
| User Interface | Grace UX UI | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.7GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core)
2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz) | ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 262850 (v8)
Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (53GB available)
UFS 2.1 | 128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📲 Display |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.3" inches | 6.4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) | 1440x3040 pixels (19:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 522 PPI | 526 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR10
Always-On Display | HDR10+
Always-On Display |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 2000/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse 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 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephotof/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom | (triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephotof/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawidef/2.212mm |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps
720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera)
8 megapixels
2MPirisscanner | (dual front camera)
10 megapixels
8MP depthf/2.222mm |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/384kHz | Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) |
| USB | USB 3.1 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 | USB Type-C (reversible) | 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2 | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2 |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2 | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: 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: Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Flamingo Pink
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 128GB) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.11W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |