Vivo NEX S (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)

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

6/18/2018 8:11 PM, updated: 12/24/2021 4:38 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X Vivo NEX S (256GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) Compare Vivo NEX S 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-N950N)

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!

8 Advantages Vivo NEX S (256GB)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core26% 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
+256GB (236GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (53GB available)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+6.59"5% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+22.5W50% 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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+195 grams (6.83 ounces)2% Lighter
1080x2316 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels70% Higher resolution screen
388 PPI	vs	+522 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP42% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage 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	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Other model names	NEX旗舰版, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex	Galaxy Note8 N950N (LGU+/KT/SK Telecom), Samsung Baikal
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	South Korea
Brand	Vivo	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/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
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.59" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2316 pixels	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	388 PPI	522 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	Grace UX UI
⚙️ Processor
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (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 630 710Mhz	ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 262850 (v8) Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (236GB available)	64GB (53GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, 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 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP irisscanner
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz
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, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
USB	USB 2.0 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	Not supported	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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
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, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera	• 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
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered