Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Unlocked
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Unlocked Blue 64GB
Samsung
27 Overall Score
Scores
Foldable
Photography
Flagship
Rugged
Gaming
Business
Budget
Compact
Battery Life
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Unlocked | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | Super AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 | — |
| Processor Model | A19 | — |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 2.35★ |
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | 8 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | 2x |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 3,692 mAh★ | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 30W★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | — |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.0★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1★ |
| SIM | eSIM | Single-SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | — |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | — |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | — |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Unlocked Blue 64GB
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Below average performance (27th percentile)
- Below average battery (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.