Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi-Fi vs. Galaxy Note8: A Detailed Tablet Showdown

The Samsung Galaxy Note line has always been synonymous with productivity and premium features. But how do the older Note 8.0 Wi-Fi and the newer, flagship Note8 stack up against each other? This comparison dives deep into their specs, performance, and overall value to help you decide which tablet is right for you.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Galaxy Note8 is the clear winner. Its significantly more powerful processor, vastly improved display, and modern features like wireless charging and a more refined design make it a superior choice despite the Note 8.0's respectable battery life.

PHONES
Phone Names	Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi-Fi	Samsung Galaxy Note8

Network
2G bands	N/A	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands	-	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	-	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
EDGE	No	-
GPRS	No	-
Speed	-	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Technology	No cellular connectivity	GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch
Announced	2013, February. Released 2013, April	2017, August 23. Released 2017, September
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued

Body
Build	-	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Dimensions	210.8 x 135.9 x 8 mm (8.30 x 5.35 x 0.31 in)	162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 in)
SIM	No	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	338 g (11.92 oz)	195 g (6.88 oz)
	-	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)	1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~521 ppi density)
Size	8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~64.8% screen-to-body ratio)	6.3 inches, 101.1 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	TFT	Super AMOLED, HDR10
	-	3D Touch (home button only) Always-on display

Platform
CPU	Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9	Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
Chipset	Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)	Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
GPU	Mali-400MP4	Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEAAdreno 540 - USA & China
OS	Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)	Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal	16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM	64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
	-	UFS 2.1

Main Camera
Dual	-	12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Features	-	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Single	5 MP, AF	-
Video	720p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, stereo sound rec., HDR, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Dual	-	8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera)
Features	-	HDR
Single	1.3 MP	-
Video	-	1440p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes
	-	32-bit/384kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Infrared port	Yes	-
NFC	No	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Radio	No	No
USB	microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG	USB Type-C 3.1
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
	-	Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)

Battery
Charging	-	15W wired, QC2 Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Music play	Up to 120 h	Up to 74 h
Talk time	Up to 8 h (multimedia)	Up to 22 h (3G)
Type	Li-Ion 4600 mAh, non-removable	Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable

Misc
Colors	Black, White/Silver, brown	Midnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Gray, Deep Sea Blue, Star Pink
Models	GT-N5110	SM-N950F, SM-N950U, SM-N9500, SM-N950U1, SM-N950N, SM-N950W, SC-01K, SM-N950FD
Price	About 280 EUR	About 500 EUR
SAR	0.98 W/kg (body)	0.61 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	0.34 W/kg (body)	0.17 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)

Tests
Audio quality	Noise -85.2dB / Crosstalk -83.3dB	Noise -92.5dB / Crosstalk -93.2dB
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 89h
Camera	Photo / Video	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.148(sunlight)
Loudspeaker	Voice 66dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 74dB	Voice 67dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 71dB
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 201065 (v7) GeekBench: 6784 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

OUR TESTS
Audio quality	Noise -85.2dB / Crosstalk -83.3dB	Noise -92.5dB / Crosstalk -93.2dB
Battery (old)	-	Endurance rating 89h
Camera	Photo / Video	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.148(sunlight)
Loudspeaker	Voice 66dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 74dB	Voice 67dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 71dB
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 201065 (v7) GeekBench: 6784 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi-Fi

Affordable
Decent battery life
Compact size

Outdated processor
Lower resolution display
Basic camera
Limited features

Samsung Galaxy Note8

Powerful processor
Stunning display
Excellent camera
Wireless charging
Modern design

Higher price
Potentially larger size

Display Comparison

The Note8 boasts a significantly superior display. While both offer good sunlight readability (4.148 contrast ratio), the Note8's higher resolution, vibrant colors, and likely better panel technology (AMOLED vs. potentially LCD on the 8.0) provide a much more immersive viewing experience. The Note8's larger screen size also contributes to its advantage.

Camera Comparison

While both devices have cameras, the Note8's camera is expected to be significantly better. Modern smartphone/tablet cameras have improved drastically since the Note 8.0's release. Expect better image quality, improved low-light performance, and more advanced features on the Note8.

Performance

The Note8's Exynos 8895/Snapdragon 835 chipset is a generational leap over the Note 8.0's Exynos 4412. Expect dramatically faster app loading times, smoother multitasking, and the ability to handle demanding games and applications with ease. The Note8's octa-core processor and 10nm manufacturing process provide a substantial performance boost.

Battery Life

Both devices are reported to have an endurance rating of 89h, which is impressive. However, the Note8's larger battery capacity (likely) and more efficient processor contribute to better real-world battery life under heavy usage.

Buying Guide

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi-Fi is a budget-friendly option for users needing a basic tablet for media consumption and light productivity tasks. The Galaxy Note8 is ideal for power users, creatives, and anyone who demands top-tier performance, a stunning display, and the latest features.