Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Apple iPhone XS (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has better RAM than Apple iPhone XS (256GB). Neither of them has front Flash. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Apple iPhone XS (256GB) which has resolution of 2436 x 1125. Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy Note.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 5.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 2658 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 41499 | Rs. 62999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August, 2017. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is Rs. 41499. The launch Date of the second phone is September 12, 2018. The cost of Apple iPhone XS (256GB) is Rs. 62999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has larger screen size of 6.3 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone XS (256GB)'s 5.8 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung's phone has display density of 522 PPI & Apple's phone has only 463 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.2% than Apple's phone ~ 82.9%. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 8's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone XS (256GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone XS (256GB)'s 7 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has version 7.1.1 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has version 12 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy Note 8 | iPhone XS 256GB |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August, 2017 | September 12, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.59 x 162.5 x 8.5 mm | 70.9 x 143.6 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 177 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 5.8 inches, 1125 x 2436 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 522 PPI | ~ 463 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.2% | ~ 82.9% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display | Scratch-resistant glass, Oleophobic coating Screen Protection |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes 1 Mbps Download |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Iris scanner, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Heart rate, SpO2 | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Embedded S Pen | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Quad-LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 7 MP Notch |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to v8.0 (Oreo) | iOS v12 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 8895 | Apple A12 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.49 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP20 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | iMessage, MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 2658 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, Qi wireless charging |
| Music Playback Time | 74 hours | 60 hours |