[ SAMSUNG ]
Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Overall Score
42/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
177646
Graphics (GPU)
79075
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 42/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
17/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Poor
42/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
25/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Po |
| Capacity | 3300 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge (42% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:50 hr |
| Gaming | 04:03 hr |
| Max charge power | 15 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Standby | 74 hr |
| Watching video | 09:50 hr |
| Web browsing | 05:32 hr |
| Wireless charging | Yes, Qi/PMA (10 W) |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 177646 |
| GPU | 79075 |
| Memory | 97656 |
| Multi-core score | 1530 |
| Single-core score | 422 |
| Total score | 437463 |
| UX | 83086 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900 |
| 3G network | HSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100 |
| 4G network | LTE 700, LTE 2300, LTE 1900, LTE 900, LTE 1700, LTE 850, LTE 2600, LTE 1800, LTE 800, LTE 2100, LTE 2500 |
| 5G support | No |
| Bluetooth features | PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, LE, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| Bluetooth version | 5 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| Hybrid slot | Yes |
| Infrared port | No |
| LTE Cat* | 16 |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | Black, Gold, Gray, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, rear |
| Frame material | Metal |
| Height | 162.5 mm (6.4 inches) |
| Rear material | Glass |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm (0.34 inches) |
| Waterproof | IP68 |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Width | 74.8 mm (2.94 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 18.5:9 |
| Contrast | ∞ Infinity |
| Display features | - Always-On Display |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10 |
| PPI | 522 ppi |
| PWM | 257 Hz |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels |
| Response time | 4.4 ms |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 82.9% |
| Size | 6.3 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
DxOMark main camera tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Samples | Photo samples of Samsung Galaxy Note 8 from DxOMark |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 4K video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode |
| Flash | LED |
| Focal length | 26 mm |
| Image resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 12 MP2) Telephoto: 12 MP |
| Matrix | 12 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 1.4 micron |
| Sensor | Samsung |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" (≈ 0.39 inch) |
| Slow motion | 240 FPS (720p) |
| Stabilization | Optical |
| Zoom | Optical, 2x |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 256 GB |
| Memory clock | 1794 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM size | 6 GB |
| Storage size | 64 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | August 2017 |
| Category | Flagship |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $930 |
| Release date | September 2017 |
| SAR (body) | 1.29 W/kg |
| SAR (head) | 0.173 W/kg |
| Sensors | - Barometer- Proximity sensor- Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
| Successor | -Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.69 GHz: Cortex-A53- 4 cores at 2.314 GHz: Exynos M2 |
| CPU cores | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895 |
| FLOPS | ~262.1 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 546 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 240 |
| Graphics | Mali-G71 MP20 |
| Lithography process | 10 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | Samsung |
| Max clock | 2300 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | No |
Recent User Tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Benchmark |
| 📘 2023-11-28(Melkon) | GeekBench CPU |
| 📘 2025-11-28(SigmaHorosh123) | AnTuTu |
| 📘 2025-12-12->Otchem1488 | AnTuTu |
| 📘 2026-01-02(Minecrafter123) | AnTuTu |
| 📘 2026-02-22(Javohir Uzbekistan) | AnTuTu |
| 📘 2026-05-01->Giahuy | AnTuTu |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Video resolution | 1440p at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS size | 13 GB |
| Operating system | Android 7.1.1 (Can be upgraded to Android 9.0) |
| ROM | One UI |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| Speakers | Mono |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).