Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 8:49 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 2:50 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
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!

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR10
+6.7"6% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP169% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+1/2" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 32MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+4500 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+45W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels64% Higher resolution screen
393 PPI	vs	+522 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

36 Common items in both devices

128GB (105GB available) / 128GB (115GB available)

UFS 2.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED Plus / Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S10 Lite SM-G770F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 8GB RAM)	Galaxy Note8 Duos SM-N950FD, Samsung Baikal
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Malaysia, Singapore	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	2/3/2020, Announced: 1/3/2020	9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.6 x 162.5 millimeters (2.98 x 6.4 in)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	522 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3+	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	705nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI 2.1 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	Grace UX UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 370751 (v7), 459497 (v8) Geekbench: 11151 (v4.4), 2732 (v5.1) GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 262850 (v8) Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (105GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
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	2000/316 Mbps	1024/150 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (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 S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm 5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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	1080p@240fps Super Steady OIS	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP irisscanner
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	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	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 S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
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: Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Blue • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.49W/kg (head), 1.519W/kg (body)	feature not registered