Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A80 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/23/2019 7:50 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:13 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A80 X Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

48mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
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!

19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+195 grams (6.83 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1440x2960 pixels64% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+522 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
6.3"	vs	+6.7"6% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP133% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple front camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
3300 mAh	vs	+3700 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+25W67% 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.

35 Common items in both devices

128GB (115GB available) / 128GB (108GB available)

UFS 2.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

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

+28 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy Note8 Duos SM-N950FD, Samsung Baikal	Galaxy A80 SM-A805F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017	5/29/2019, Announced: 4/10/2019
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)	76.5 x 165.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 6
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	522 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 Always-On Display	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
User Interface	Grace UX UI	One UI 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 262850 (v8) Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 254214 (v8) Geekbench: 6934 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
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
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	600/75 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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 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 Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µm 0.3MP TOF f/1.230mm
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP irisscanner	Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
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 Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
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 ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Phantom Black, Angel Gold, Ghost White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.3W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.22W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)