I scored a Samsung S8+ as my friend was upgrading to a new phone. After using it for a few days, I decided to part with my older Note 4 as the S8+ can take its place for streaming movies and overall media player.
But before I part with the Note 4, wanted to do a side-by-side comparison with the S8+ that'll replace it.
Specs
Samsung Note 4
- Screen
- 5.7" screen
- AMOLED
- 1440 x 2560 resolution (1440p)
- Power/Memory
- Snapdragon 805
- 3 GB Ram
- 32 GB Internal Memory
- MicroSD slot
- Battery
- 3220 mAh Li-Ion
Samsung S8+
- Screen
- 6.2" screen
- AMOLED
- 1440 x 2960 resolution
- Power/Memory
- Snapdragon 835
- 4 GB Ram
- 64 GB Internal Memory
- MicroSD slot
- Battery
- 3500 mAh Li-Ion
By almost every measure the S8+ beats the Note 4 hands-down. This is expected as the S8+ was the flagship of its day. About the only thing that the Note 4 has going for it is the simple flat screen design vs. the curved edges of the S8+.
But for video, I am finding the S8+ alot easier to hold and view with its more narrow and taller form factor, perfect for widescreen viewing formats.
Conclusion - S8+ wins
Wasn't really a contest and the S8+ wins by almost every measure in power, speed, battery life and screen quality. Hence my decision to part with the Note 4 was so easy as the S8+ has become my portable home media player.
Price (Used Market)
What surprised me was the Note 4 retails for about $75 on eBay with the faster S8+ going for only double that at around $160. I guess the difference in price is so small as both are considered 'ancient' phones by modern standards.
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