Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Apple iPhone 17
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Midnight Black 64GB
Samsung
52 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2960 | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Apple A19 |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon | A19 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.30★ | — |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 1 | 2★ |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 18 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | 2x |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 3,300 mAh | 3,692 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 15W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Quick Charge 2.0 | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | — | 0.18 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | rear | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Midnight Black 64GB
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Strong display (66th percentile)
- Below average performance (27th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Midnight Black 64GB0.206score per dollar
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB0.093score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Midnight Black 64GB offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.
