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Galaxy Note 8

US Price

$929

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Processor

Exynos 8895 / Snapdragon 835

Main Camera

12MP Main Camera with OIS

Display

6.3-inch 60Hz Super AMOLED

Battery

3300 mAh Battery (15W Fast Charging)

Key Features & Connectivity

5G Supported

NFC Enabled

eSIM Support

Wi-Fi 6/7 Ready

Water Resistant

Headphone Jack

ColorsMidnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Gray, Deep Sea Blue

Water RatingIP68 Certified

Release DateSeptember 2017

OS SupportNo longer supported

Galaxy Note 8 Overview

The Galaxy Note 8 is a Samsung smartphone released in September 2017 with a US reference price of $929. It runs on the Exynos 8895 / Snapdragon 835, has a 6.3-inch 60Hz Super AMOLED display, uses a 12MP Main Camera with OIS and packs a 3300 mAh battery.

General Information

US Price

$929

Weight

195 g

Dimensions

162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm

Build

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame

SIM

Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM

Water resistance

IP68 dust/water resistant

Variants

64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM

Display

Display type

Super AMOLED, HDR10

Screen size

6.3 inches

Resolution

1440p / 1080p High-Res

Refresh rate

60Hz

Brightness

None

HDR

HDR10+

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus/Armor

Pixel density

~500 ppi

Performance

Chipset

Exynos 8895 / Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835

CPU

Octa-core

Process

10 nm

RAM

6GB

Storage

64GB, 128GB, 256GB

Storage type

UFS 2.1

Geekbench (single / multi)

N/A

Cooling

Vapor Chamber Cooling

Rear Camera

CamerasDual

Main12 MP, f/1.7, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS

UltrawideNone

Telephoto12 MP, f/2.4

MacroN/A

StabilizationYes

FlashLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

Video8K@30fps, 4K@60fps

Front Selfie Camera

Selfie camera8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm

HDRAuto-HDR

Portrait modeN/A

Video1440p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Capacity

3300 mAh

Wired charging

15W wired, 15W wireless

Wireless charging

Yes, Qi/PMA

Reverse charging

N/A

Charger in box

Yes (Included in retail box)

USB

USB Type-C 3.1

Network & Connectivity

Not supported

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX

NFC

Yes (Supports contact payments)

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

IR blaster

Headphone jack

Yes (Supports legacy analog jacks)

Sensors

Fingerprint

Fingerprint (rear-mounted)

Gyroscope

Yes (3-axis gyroscope)

Compass

Yes (Supports compass apps)

Accelerometer

Yes (Motion detection)

Face unlock

Software & AI

Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)

Updates

No longer supported

AI features

N/A

Circle to Search

AI photo editing

Live translation

AI assistant

Supported (Intelligent voice assist)

Pros

• Modern build quality and modern design aesthetics.
• Pobust 3300 mAh battery provides reliable all-day endurance.
• Smooth and intuitive software experience right out of the box.

Cons

• Speaker output could be louder for media consumption without headphones.
• The camera housing protrudes noticeably from the rear panel.
• Does not support wireless charging, which some competitors offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Galaxy Note 8 battery last?

With its 3300 mAh battery, the Galaxy Note 8 comfortably lasts a full day of heavy usage including streaming, browsing, and social media.

Does the Galaxy Note 8 support 5G networks?

The Galaxy Note 8 is designed with modern connectivity in mind. Check the detailed specs to confirm 5G band compatibility with major US carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

Is the Galaxy Note 8 worth buying in the USA?

Absolutely. The Galaxy Note 8 offers a strong combination of performance, camera quality, battery life, and build quality, making it a smart purchase for US buyers.

What processor powers the Galaxy Note 8?

The Galaxy Note 8 is powered by the Exynos 8895 / Snapdragon 835 chipset, which provides fast and efficient performance for everyday tasks, gaming, and multitasking.

How fast does the Galaxy Note 8 charge?

The Galaxy Note 8 supports fast charging technology, allowing you to quickly top up the 3300 mAh battery and get back to using your phone in a short amount of time.