Samsung Galaxy Note8 vs Sony Xperia 5 II
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Display
Size
Resolution
Technology
Super AMOLED
OLED
Screen-to-body
82.98 %
80.82 %
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
120Hz refresh rate, HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250
Processor
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 650
RAM
Internal storage
64GB, available to use: 53 GB
128GB (UFS)
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 256 GB
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat), Samsung Experience UI
Android (10)
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
4000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
USB Power Delivery
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Triple camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 24 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"
Second camera
12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, Autofocus)
12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Pixel size: 1 μm
Optical zoom: 3x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 70 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Third camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 16 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (120 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features
Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
HDR, Time-lapse video, EIS
Front
8 MP (Autofocus, HDR)
8 MP (EIS, HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Water, Dust; IP 65/68
Biometrics
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light, Stylus
Keys
Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Midnight black, Maple gold, Orchid gray, Deep Sea blue
Black, Blue, Grey
Cellular
5G
n1, n3, n8, n28, n77, n78, SA, NSA
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
32-Bit DAC, aptX-HD
Dolby Atmos, Album art cover
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share, MirrorLink, SlimPort
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.1
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features
Charging, OTG, Video out
Charging, OTG, Video out
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
NFC, ANT+
NFC
Hearing aid compatible
M4, T3
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR
Head
0.70 W/kg
Body
0.14 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.36 W/kg
Buyers information
Price
$ 930
Availability
Officially announced
Aug 23, 2017
Sep 17, 2020
Expected Announcement
Yes
Scheduled release
Q4 2020
