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Samsung Galaxy Note8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy Note8 | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 8.7 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 9.2 |
| Battery & charging | 3.2 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Note8, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 521 ppi
- against 385 ppi
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,960 px
- against 2,340 px
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,900 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,145,925
- against 201,065
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Note8 | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | ARM Cortex-A53 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G71 MP20 | Xclipse 950 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz | 3.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 201,065 | 3,145,925 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 418 | 2,540 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,429 | 9,002 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: EMEA, 4×2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 and 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53; USA and China, 4×2.35 GHz Kryo and 4×1.9 GHz Kryo. | 10-core CPU with one 3.3 GHz Cortex-X925 core, two 2.74 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, five 2.36 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, and two 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Note8 | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Grey, Blue, Pink | Blue, Grey, Green, Black, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 162.5 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.2 % | 88.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, Stylus Support | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Note8 | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 4,900 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | 5 W | 15 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 22 h | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | 74 h | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Note8 | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,960 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 521 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.148 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Stylus Support | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, LTPO, HDR10 |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Note8 | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Note8 | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Note8 | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Note8 | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual eSIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, Samsung DeX, DLNA, USB Type-C, ANT+ | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, USB Host 3.2, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.61 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.56 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.17 W/kg Best value | 0.5 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.29 W/kg Best value | 1.32 W/kg |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 9,640 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 2,550 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Note8 | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Note8 | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | 699 € |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy Note8 | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Bixby natural-language commands, Samsung Pay | — |
