Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
,
6.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.2
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS)
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!
32 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo/video on both cameras |
f/1.7 (aperture) |
+25 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy Note8 Dual-Sim SM-N950FD, Samsung Baikal | Galaxy S7 edge Dual-Sim G935FD (Exynos), Samsung Hero 2 |
Country or region available | (Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Australia, Brazil | China, (Europe), India, Indonesia, Taiwan |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017 | 3/11/2016 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in) | 72.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.86 x 5.94 in) |
Weight | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) | 157 grams (5.5 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 |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 522 PPI | 534 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) | Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | Grace UX UI | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 (14nm) |
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 2.3GHz Exynos M1 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz) | ARM Mali-T880 MP12 |
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) | Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (53GB available) UFS 2.1 | 32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB) | |
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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 450/50 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 | 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 Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 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, 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 | 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) | Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.5" 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/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB) | |
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) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 22mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | 1/4.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.34µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz | Supported |
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.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + 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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB) | |
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 Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 3600 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | 36 hours (1.5 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 336 hours (14 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB) | |
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, Gold, Silver • Curved edge screen • Body material: Aluminium • Corning Gorilla Glass back panel • USB OTG On-The-Go • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0 • Qi Wireless charging (PMA) • OneDrive 115GB • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Galaxy S7 Edge Duos (SM-G935FD 32GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.264W/kg (head), 0.507W/kg (body) |