Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note8 and LG Stylo 3. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Stylo 3 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N950F/DS | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 162.5 mm | 155.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has greater height than LG Stylo 3. |
Width | 74.8 mm | 79.7 mm | LG Stylo 3 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Depth | 8.6 mm | 7.3 mm | LG Stylo 3 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Weight | 195 g | 149 g | LG Stylo 3 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Body Colour | Deepsea blue | Gold maple | Midnight black | Rose gold | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.29 W/kg (body), 0.173 W/kg (head) | 1.03 W/kg (body), 0.7 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Stylo 3 |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | TFT | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.3" | 5.7" | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has larger screen size than LG Stylo 3. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better screen resolution than LG Stylo 3. |
Display Format | - | HD | |
Pixel Density | 521 ppi | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Display Features | Always-on display | - | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Stylo 3 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | |
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Processor Number | 8895 | MSM8917 | |
Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 1.4 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has higher clock speed than LG Stylo 3. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has higher processor core quantity than LG Stylo 3. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Mali-G71 MP20 | - |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Stylo 3 |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | 2 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has more RAM than LG Stylo 3. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 16 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has more internal memory than LG Stylo 3. |
User Memory | 51.2 GB | 8.7 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Stylo 3 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | LG Stylo 3 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | - | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | - | |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | 4x | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better digital zoom than LG Stylo 3. |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
Special Effects | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | - | |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, Timer mode, Virtual Shot, HYPERLAPSE, Food mode | BurstShot, SteadyShot, Gesture Shot, Live Shot, Gesture Interval Shot, Auto Shot | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has face detection. |
White Balance | Custom, automatic | - | |
Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
Still Image Resolutions | - | 4160 x 3120 | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Dual Pixel technology, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation) | - |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better front camera resolution than LG Stylo 3. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | - | |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Wide selfie mode | - | |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
Camera Features (Front) | Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Stylo 3 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | 3200 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has larger battery capacity than LG Stylo 3. |
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Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
Standby Time | - | 399 hours | |
Talk Time | 1320 minutes | 960 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has longer battery life when making calls than LG Stylo 3. |
Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1320 min Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (4G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display On)): up to 47 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 74 hrs Playback (video): up to 16 hrs |
Talk: up to 960 min Standby: up to 399 hrs |
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Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Stylo 3 |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | A-GPS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Stylo 3 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | - | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | - | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | - | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | - | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HDP, HOGP, IOPT | |
NFC | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Stylo 3 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID | WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+ | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | XviD, H.264, VP8, VP9, H.265 | |
Sound Enhancements | Acoustic Overload Point | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Stylo 3 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader, eye scan | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX | QSlide function, Multi Window, KnockON, Knock Code function, notification LED, Easy Home mode, Smart Dial, Mini View function, Pop Memo, Smart Lock, Pen Pop 2.0, Pen Keeper, Pop Scanner, EasyHome, Clip Tray |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Stylo 3 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, AKG headphones, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs | Stylus, USB cable, power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |