Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black)
Snapdragon 835 · 64GB · Black
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black)
Snapdragon 845 · 64GB · Black
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) lands at 66 and Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black) at 70. That puts Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Pick Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black)Stills and video quality across lenses
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black) leads on camera (67 vs 63).
Battery life
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black)Screen-on time and charging
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black) leads on battery (64 vs 60).
Performance
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black) leads on cpu (70 vs 66).
Display
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black)Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black) leads on display (70 vs 66).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) | Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 835 | Snapdragon 845 |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Release year | 2017 | 2018 |
Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
FAQ: Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) vs Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black)
Which is better, Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) or Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black)? +
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black) scores 70 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $929, Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 66 — strongest in cpu.
Is Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $999, Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 70 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) or Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photography, Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) or Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black)? +
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black) — leads on camera (67 vs 63). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) or Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black)? +
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Black) — leads on battery (64 vs 60). Screen-on time and charging.