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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8

The *Samsung Galaxy Note 8* (marketed as *Samsung Galaxy Note8*) is an Android phablet smartphone designed, developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics . Unveiled on 23 August 2017, it is the successor to the discontinued Samsung Galaxy Note 7 . It was released on 15 September 2017. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 [image: Galaxy Note 8 Logo.svg] [image: Samsung Galaxy Note 8.png] Brand Samsung Galaxy Manufacturer Samsung Electronics Slogan *Do bigger things* Series Samsung Galaxy Note Model SM-N950x Last letter varies by carrier & international models First released 23 August 2017; 3 months ago Availability by country September 15, 2017
– United States
Predecessor Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Samsung Galaxy Note FE Related Samsung Galaxy S8 Type Phablet Form factor Slate Dimensions 162.5 mm × 74.8 mm × 8.6 mm (6.40 in × 2.94 in × 0.34 in) Weight 195 g (6.9 oz) Operating system *Original:* Android 7.1.1 “Nougat” with Samsung Experience 8.5 System on chip
– *Global:* Exynos 8895 – *USA and China:* Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU
– *Exynos:* Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz M2 Mongoose & 4×1.7 GHz) Cortex-A53 (GTS) – *Snapdragon:* Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz & 4×1.9 GHz) Kryo
GPU
– *Exynos:* Mali-G71 MP20 – *Snapdragon:* Adreno 540
Memory 6 GB LPDDR4X RAM Storage
– *Global:* 64, 128 or 256 GB – *USA and China:* 64 GB
Removable storage microSDXC , expandable up to 256 GB Battery Non-removable 3300 mAh Data inputs
*Sensors:*
– Accelerometer – Barometer – Fingerprint scanner – Iris scanner – Geomagnetic sensor – Gyroscope – Hall sensor – Proximity sensor
*Other:*
– Physical volume keys – Bixby key
Display 6.3 in (160 mm) QHD+ Super AMOLED 2960 x 1440 1440p (521 ppi ) Rear camera Dual 12 MP ( Wide-angle f/1.7 + Telephoto f/2.4) with 2× optical zoom, Dual OIS with Dual Pixel autofocus, 4K video recording at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps, 720p at 240fps Front camera 8 MP, f/1.7, autofocus, 1/3.6″ sensor size, 1.22 µm pixel size, 1440p at 30fps, dual video call, Auto HDR Connectivity USB-C Other S Pen stylus Website www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-note8/
The Note 8 improves on the core device specifications and hallmark S Pen features of previous devices. While retaining the overall same look and same approximate size as the Galaxy S8+ , it features an upgraded processor and, for the first time in Samsung’s smartphone history, a dual-camera system; one functions as a wide-angle lens and the other as a telephoto lens , with both featuring 12 MP resolution and optical image stabilization . The S Pen has increased pressure sensitivity levels and its software has been upgraded to offer improved notetaking capabilities on the always-on display, as well as animated GIF and improved translation features.


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