Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)

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

4/5/2020 11:06 PM, updated: 1/23/2023 8:38 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip X Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2636

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1440x2960 pixels50% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2636 pixels
+522 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	425 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (115GB available)	vs	+256GB (223GB available)94% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+183 grams (6.41 ounces)7% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)19% Thinner
HDR10	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
6.3"	vs	+6.7"6% Larger screen
(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(front) 10MP1% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

38 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back

Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP

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

OIS: Optical stabilization

+31 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
Other model names	Galaxy Note8 Duos SM-N950FD, Samsung Baikal	Galaxy Z Flip SM-F7000 (Dual-Sim 4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil	China
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017	2/14/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)	73.6 x 167.3 millimeters (2.9 x 6.59 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
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)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2636 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	522 PPI	425 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 Always-On Display	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 1.1" (112x300)
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
User Interface	Grace UX UI	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 262850 (v8) Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 453934 (v8) Geekbench: 2589 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
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
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	1024/316 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (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
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP irisscanner	10 megapixels
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/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz 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
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
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 ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
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, Purple, Gold • Gorilla Glass 6 back panel • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F7000)
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