Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/24/2018 10:36 PM, updated: 12/24/2021 4:38 AM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

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

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23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	vs	8 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+128GB (115GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (27GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC4 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+1440x2960 pixels16% Higher resolution screen	vs	1440x2560 pixels
+522 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	515 PPI
+6.3"11% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP20% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.1MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP98% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)18% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)6% Thinner
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2.4" inches6% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
3300 mAh	vs	+3340 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

BSI sensor

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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Model	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Other model names	Galaxy Note8 Duos SM-N950FD, Samsung Baikal	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual-sim RM-1116, Microsoft Cityman
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Microsoft
Release date	9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017	11/20/2015
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)	78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	522 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10 Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	Grace UX UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 430
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/DS 128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	300/50 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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 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)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Triple LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP irisscanner	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz	Supported
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, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
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)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Sensors	Accelerometer 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 Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3340 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	19 hours
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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: Black, White • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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