Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy Note 8: What to Know

Now that the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is official and available for pre-order potential buyers have some tough choices to make. Buy something like the S9+ or Galaxy Note 8 now, or wait for Samsung’s new phone. Or, wait and pay more for the latest Galaxy.

In this guide we’ll go over everything you need to know about the Galaxy Note 9 and how it compares to the Note 8. That way you’ll know if the Note 9 is worth waiting for and worth the higher price.

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Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 9 on August 9th, and it will hit shelves and retail stores on August 24th. If you’re thinking about pre-ordering or buying one, here are all of the improvements this year. You can expect longer battery life, a bigger screen, a new and improved S-Pen and more.

The Galaxy Note 8 is still a great phone. It’s not even a year old, runs the latest Android 8.0 Oreo, and takes amazing photos with the dual rear cameras. Basically, if you need a phone right now you’ll love the Note 8. However, if you can wait a few more weeks and can afford the Note 9, there are a few major changes worth considering.

Both of these phones have huge screens, two cameras, and the S-Pen stylus. Not to mention more features than one would ever need. If a big screen is all you’re after, either phone is a great choice. However, the Note 9 is bigger and has a 6.4-inch screen vs 6.3-inches. That said, the big screen isn’t all these phones have to offer.

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And considering they look nearly identical, some buyers won’t even be able to tell the difference. A lot is changing though, and these are changes you’ll want to know about. Like the new location for the fingerprint scanner, the fancy new S-Pen features, or the larger battery. The Note 9 will get better battery life than any other Note.

For those trying to decide between the Galaxy Note 9 and something else, we’re here to help. The slideshow below will compare all aspects of the Note 9 and Note 8 to help you choose what’s best for you.

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