As expected and with few surprises because we had already discovered almost everything the leaks, the new one just saw the light this afternoon. Galaxy Note 8, and since we are this week dedicating a few comparative to the phablets of Samsung, What less than to do it today with a duel in which the two best in their catalog are measured: Galaxy Note 8 vs. Galaxy S8 Plus.
Integrated
Regarding the design, it is true that we find two phablets that are extraordinarily similar if we see them from the front thanks to its Infinity screen without side frames, but it is possible to appreciate a more pronounced curvature in the Galaxy S8 More, Whereas the Galaxy Note 8 you have straighter lines. This has in its favor, its identifying mark, having the S Pen and facial recognition, but both have a fingerprint reader and an iris scanner.
Dimensions
Taking into account that both arrive with large screens, their measurements are surprisingly small but it can be seen that the Galaxy S8 More it is somewhat more compact (16,25x7,48 inch against 15,95x7,34 inch). The Galaxy Note 8 Not only is it a bit bigger, but it is also somewhat heavier (195 grams against 173 grams) and slightly thicker (8,6 mm against 8,1 mm).
Screen
The difference in size is justified a bit because the screen of the Galaxy Note 8 is even bigger than the Galaxy S8 More (6.3 inches against 6.2 inches). This small difference is practically the only thing that distinguishes them, since both are protected by Gorilla Glass 5, they use Super AMOLED panels and that 18: 9 aspect ratio so fashionable and, of course, they offer us Quad HD resolution (2960 x 1440).
Performance
Regarding the performance section, the Galaxy Note 8 It has some advantage, but more than anything because with it we will enjoy even in the standard version of 6 GB RAM memory, instead of 4 GB, while the processor will be in both cases a Exynos 8895 eight-core and with a maximum frequency of 2,3 GHz. At the moment it will also arrive with Android Nougat and we will also have to wait for the update to Android Oreo.
Storage capacity
The tie is absolute when it comes to storage capacity, because in both cases we find 64 GB of internal memory to which is added that we have a card slot micro-SD and we can gain space externally too if we need it.
Cameras
The great novelty in this regard is that with the Galaxy Note 8 At last we have a high-end phablet from Samsung that adds to the trend of dual cameras, theirs being 12 MP and with aperture of f / 1.7 and optical image stabilizer (same as that of the Galaxy S8 More). It is not the only thing that changes, in any case, since it also arrives with larger pixels (1,55 micrometers versus 1,4 micrometers) and has a 2x optical zoom. The front cameras are tied, with 8 MP and aperture f / 1.7.
Autonomy
The difference in size and weight comes with a certain advantage when it comes to battery capacity for the Galaxy Note 8 (3500 mAh against 3300 mAh). You already know, in any case, that this is only half of the equation, although we do not expect the difference in consumption to be too noticeable. In any case, it will be necessary to wait for autonomy data from comparable independent tests to be able to issue an opinion.
Galaxy Note 8 vs Galaxy S8 +: final balance of the comparison and price
If we simply look at its characteristics, the Galaxy Note 8 It has some points in its favor, such as some new features such as facial recognition, but on being accompanied by an S Pen and the improvements made to the camera. The defects and virtues of phablets are also accentuated in it, and it has a somewhat larger battery, but it is also a bit heavier.
In any case, it must be borne in mind that getting it is going to involve a greater investment than that of the Galaxy S8 More when it was launched$910), and, of course, it is above all greater than what it requires today, having already dropped a bit in price, because the Galaxy Note 8 It has been announced that it will be released by $1010 for the standard model. It is true, on the other hand, that perhaps once we reach these figures, the most important thing is to get the device that best suits what we are looking for.
Here you can consult the complete technical sheet of the Galaxy Note 8 and the Galaxy S8 More yourselves.