Galaxy Note 8
SM-N950F · Samsung
- SoC
- Exynos 8895
- RAM
- 6 GB LPDDR4X
- Resolution
- 2960x1440
- Android API
- 9 (28)
What this hardware actually means
Editorial interpretation generated from the device's self-reported fields and our SoC tier database. Cross-reference with the raw fields below; if you spot a contradiction, please tell us.
Platform & performance positioning
The samsung SM-N950F reports its platform as Exynos 8895. The CPU configuration is 8-core, Mongoose Cortex-A53, running up to 455 - 2314 MHz. The GPU is ARM Mali-G71. Without a confirmed SoC tier mapping for this platform string, we treat the device as unverified. If you're using this entry to compare against a phone you're inspecting, focus on the raw fields below rather than tier-level conclusions.
Day-to-day workload
6 GB LPDDR4X of RAM is adequate for mainstream daily use; modern games may benefit from closing background apps. Display resolution is 2960x1440.
This record reflects Android API level 28 (9). Android 8–9 — legacy; many banking and DRM apps drop support at this level.
Trust & buying notes
Because this entry runs Android 9, treat it as a reference for older inventory: refurb shops sometimes flash old firmware to make a device look "stock," so a modern build date with this API level is a red flag.
Identity
- MANUFACTURER
- samsung
- BRAND
- samsung
- MODEL
- SM-N950F
- MODEL_NAME
- Galaxy Note 8
- PRODUCT
- greatltexx
Operating System
- API
- 9 (28)
- KERNEL
- 4.4.111-21737876
- PLATFORM
- samsungexynos8895
SoC / CPU
- SOC
- Exynos 8895
- CPU
- exynos8895
- CORES
- 8
- FAMILY
- Mongoose Cortex-A53
- CLUSTERS
- 4 x 2.31 GHz 4 x 1.69 GHz
- CLOCK_SPEED
- 455 - 2314 MHz
- REVISION
- r4p0 r0p4
- TECHPROCESS
- 10 nm
GPU
- GPU_VENDOR
- ARM
- GPU_MODEL
- Mali-G71
- GPU_CLOCK
- 260 - 546 MHz
- GPU_VERSION
- 3.2 v1.r16p0-01rel0.###other-sha0123456789ABCDEF0###
Memory & Storage
- RAM
- 6 GB LPDDR4X
- FLASH
- UFS
Display
- RESOLUTION
- 2960x1440
- TOUCHSCREEN
- sec_ts
Sensors
- ACCELEROMETER
- LSM6DSL
- GYROSCOPE
- LSM6DSL
- MAGNETOMETER
- AK09916C
- BAROMETER
- LPS22H
- ALSPS
- TMD4906
- FINGERPRINT_SENSOR
- validity_fingerprint
Connectivity
- WIFI
- BCM4361B0
- NFC
- sec-nfc
Audio & Power
- AUDIO
- max98506 madera
- CHARGER
- mfc-charger
Other
- CAMERA
- s5k2l2s5k3h1
- LENS
- AK7372
- OTHER
- SX9320 hrmsensor unk01 unk09 unk0c unk0f unk0f unk10 unk10 unk1a unk24 unk25 unk2d unk2d unk35 unk36 unk3d unk51 unk56 unk59 unk60 unk66 unk69
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