Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Silver)
Snapdragon 835 · 64GB · Silver
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver)
Snapdragon 845 · 64GB · Silver
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
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| 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)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
Galaxy Note 9 64GB (Silver)
- +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 (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.