Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2018 11:13 PM, updated: 6/13/2022 6:34 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo X Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) 34Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)

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!

34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (53GB available)152% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1440x2960 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+522 PPI96% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+6.3"15% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP36% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+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 + 2MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	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	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+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	+174 grams (6.09 ounces)12% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)5% Thinner
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 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-N950U)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Other model names	Galaxy Note8 N950U1 (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile), Samsung Baikal	Galaxy J7 Duo J720F Single-Sim, Samsung J720
Country or region available	USA	South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017	4/1/2018
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)	77.2 x 153.5 millimeters (3.04 x 6.04 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
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-N950U)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	522 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	Grace UX UI	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 206130 (v8) Geekbench: 6750 (v4.4) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 98104 (v7)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 252, 255) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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-N950U)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not 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-N950U)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
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	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
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-N950U)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
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 ANT+ Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Rose Gold, White • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.543W/kg (head), 1.397W/kg (body)