Samsung

Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver)

Name: Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver)
Brand: Samsung
SKU: galaxy-note-8-64gb-silver

Snapdragon 835 · 64GB · Silver

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From $929

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) wins by 4

Samsung

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver)

Snapdragon 845 · 64GB · Silver

/ 100

From $999

Specdex verdict

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver) lands at 66 and Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) at 70. That puts Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver) if…

✓Classic flagship pedigree
✓Long firmware tail
✓Competitive resale

Pick Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) if…

✓Classic flagship pedigree
✓Long firmware tail
✓Competitive resale

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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver)

Stills and video quality across lenses

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) leads on camera (67 vs 63).

Battery life

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver)

Screen-on time and charging

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) leads on battery (64 vs 60).

Performance

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver)

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) leads on cpu (70 vs 66).

Display

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) leads on display (70 vs 66).

Value for money

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Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver) 66

70 Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver)

Score breakdown

Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver)

cpu 66

gpu 64

camera 63

battery 60

display 66

design 64

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver)

cpu 70

gpu 68

camera 67

battery 64

display 70

design 68

Specs side-by-side

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Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver) versus Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) — full spec comparison
Spec	Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver)	Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver)
Chipset	Snapdragon 835	Snapdragon 845
Storage	64GB	64GB
Color	Silver	Silver
Release year	2017	2018

Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver)

Pros

+Classic flagship pedigree
+Long firmware tail
+Competitive resale

Cons

−No 5G on pre-2020 models
−Aging ports/charging
−Shorter update window

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver)

Pros

+Classic flagship pedigree
+Long firmware tail
+Competitive resale

Cons

−No 5G on pre-2020 models
−Aging ports/charging
−Shorter update window

FAQ: Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver) vs Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver)

Which is better, Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver) or Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver)? +

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) scores 70 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver) worth the price? +

At $929, Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver) delivers a Specdex score of 66 — strongest in cpu.

Is Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) worth the price? +

At $999, Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) delivers a Specdex score of 70 — strongest in cpu.

Does Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver) or Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) 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 (Silver) or Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver)? +

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) — leads on camera (67 vs 63). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver) or Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver)? +

Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver) — leads on battery (64 vs 60). Screen-on time and charging.