Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) vs Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Google Pixel 5a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.34"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4680
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
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30 Common items in both devices |
6GB LPDDR4X |
UFS 2.1 |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
60Hz |
16 million |
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
+23 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-N950N) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) | Pixel 5a (G1F8F) |
Other model names | Galaxy Note8 N950N (LGU+/KT/SK Telecom), Samsung Baikal | Google Pixel 5a 5G G1F8F (US / FI) |
Country or region available | South Korea | (Global, International), USA |
Brand | Samsung | |
Release date | 9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017 | 8/26/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in) | 73.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.88 x 6.15 in) |
Weight | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 6.34" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 522 PPI | 415 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10 Always-On Display | HDR8 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 13 |
User Interface | Grace UX UI | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (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 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 262850 (v8) Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 291303 (v8) Geekbench: 1337 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (53GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) |
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
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 16MP ultrawide f/2.2119° |
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/1.7 (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/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP irisscanner | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | 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-N950N) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
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 Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 4680 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 | 18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
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: Mostly Black • Google Pay • Google Cast |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.13W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.47W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body) |