Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) vs Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Gear S3 frontier devices, 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)
vs
1.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
360x360
N/A
768MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
380
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
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14 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Barometer |
+7 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-N950U) | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) | Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) |
Other model names | Galaxy Note8 N950U1 (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile), Samsung Baikal | Samsung Gear S3 SM-R760 frontier |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017 | 11/1/2016 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in) | 46 x 49 millimeters (1.81 x 1.93 in) |
Weight | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) | 63 grams (2.21 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Stainless steel body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 1.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~24.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) | 360x360 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 522 PPI | 392 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass SR+ |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | HDR10 Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | |
System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Tizen 2.3.2 |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Tizen 3.0 |
User Interface | Grace UX UI | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Dual 7270 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) | ARM Mali-T720 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 206130 (v8) Geekbench: 6750 (v4.4) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 768MB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (53GB available) UFS 2.1 | 4GB (2GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | Not supported |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps | feature not registered |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
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) | Not supported |
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 | Not supported |
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) | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom | Not supported |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Not supported |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | feature not registered |
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 | Not supported |
Touch focus | Supported | Not supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | Not supported |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Not supported |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Not supported |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | |
Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP irisscanner | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | Not supported |
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-N950U) | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz | Supported |
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 | feature not registered |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | Not supported |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Not supported |
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not 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-N950U) | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | |
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 Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 380 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) |
Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | 72 hours (3 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | Not supported |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Not supported |
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 • Leather band strap (22mm) • Stainless Steel body 316L • Samsung Pay • S-Voice, S-Health |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.09W/kg (head), 0.141W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |