Galaxy Note 8 vs Galaxy Note 5: Worth the Upgrade?

Performance & Battery Life

I used the Galaxy Note 5 for over a year, so I know how average (at best) battery life is. You have a somewhat small 3,000 mAh battery inside the phone. And while the new Galaxy Note 8 has a much bigger screen, the battery is only 3,300 mAh. You're probably thinking that isn't enough battery to last an entire day. 

Don't worry though, as Samsung made a lot of changes over the years. Android is more efficient, the Snapdragon 835 processor sips on battery, and that big 6.3-inch AMOLED screen is extremely efficient too. 

If battery life is a concern you can rest easy knowing the Galaxy Note 8 should at least last a few hours longer, and enough to go a full day on a single charge. However, if you're really worried the Galaxy S8+ has an even bigger 3,500 mAh battery. You'll get a similar experience as the Note 8, too.