Samsung Galaxy Note8 Specifications Details
Samsung Galaxy Note8
New Samsung Galaxy Note 8 marketed as Samsung Galaxy Note8 is an Android smartphone that designed, developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics. It was unveiled on 23 August 2017, it is the successor to the ill-fated Samsung Galaxy Note 7. The new features with the Galaxy Note8's 6.3" screen as the largest ever screen on a Note 8 dimensions and it still fits easily in your hand. The freedom to do more with Samsung Note8.
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- Expandable memory
- Dual SIM
- Wireless charging
- Water and dust resistant
- Biometric authentication
- Expandable memory
- Dual camera with dual OIS
- Optical zoom
- Dual Pixel Sensor
- Bright lens
Screen dimensions diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners. Galaxy Note8 dimensions and S Pen are rated IP68, meaning they are both protected against dust ingress and are water resistant. Water resistance rating is based on test conditions of submersion in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Note8 Release Date
On 20 July 2017, Samsung tweeted a teaser video showing a darkened device with a stylus, stating the date of its next "Unpacked" event, 23 August 2017.
Specifications
The Note 8 is powered by an Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835 processor (depending on location). It has a 6.3" 1440p AMOLED Infinity Display, and is Samsung's first phone to feature a dual-lens camera system and 6 GB RAM. The dual-lens camera comes with a 12 MP wide-angle lens with f/1.7 aperture and a 12 MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture, both equipped with optical image stabilization. Storage options include 64, 128 or 256 GB internationally, but only 64 GB in the US.
The Samsung Note8 features a fingerprint scanner next to the rear camera, and an iris scanner on the top bezel. The Note 8 comes bundled with AKG earbuds as well as the Note series' proprietary S Pen. Ports include a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a USB-C charging and data transfer port. It has support for Samsung DeX as well.
Galaxy Note8 Features
Unlocking Galaxy Note8 with your eyes, your face, or a press of your finger gives you the freedom to focus on things that really matter. And with Samsung Knox protecting your biometric data as well as safeguarding what's on your phone, you have peace of mind.
Galaxy Note 8 Features
- Iris scan
- Fingerprint scan
- Face recognition
- Pattern
- Password
- PIN
- SAMSUNG Knox
- S Pen
- Live message
- Smart select
- Samsung Notes
- Screen off memo + pin to AOD
- Live message
- Draw your own emojis,
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S Pen Galaxy Note8
The S Pen Note8 that's more than just a pen such as:
- Screen write
- Glance
- Magnify
- Translate
Create fine or broad strokes just as you would with a brush. The new S Pen Note8 has 4096 levels of pressure to more accurately respond to the touch of the pen tip, giving you control whether you're note-taking or sketching.
Samsung Galaxy Note8 Specs Details
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| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy Note8 Specs |
|---|---|
| Colors | Midnight Black, Deepsea Blue, Orchid Gray, Maple Gold |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Note 8 Dimensions: 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm | |
| Weight: 195 g | |
| Display | |
| Galaxy Note8 6.3" Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (2960 x 1440) | |
| 521 ppi | |
| *Infinity Display: a near bezel-less, full-frontal glass, edge-to-edge screen. | |
| *Default resolution is Full HD+ and can be changed to Quad HD+ (WQHD+) in Settings. | |
| *Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners. | |
| S Pen | |
| Dimensions: 108.3 x 5.8 x 4.2 mm | |
| Weight: 2.8 g | |
| Pressure levels: 4096 | |
| Pen Tip diameter: 0.7 mm | |
| IP68 | |
| Live message | |
| Samsung Notes | |
| Screen off memo | |
| Smart select | |
| Screen write | |
| Translate | |
| Bixby Vision | |
| Glance | |
| Magnify | |
| Camera | |
| Front | |
| 8MP AF | |
| F1.7 aperture | |
| Pixel size: 1.22µm | |
| Sensor size: 1/3.6" | |
| Sensor ratio: 4:3 | |
| FOV: 80° | |
| Selective Focus | |
| Wide selfie | |
| Rear | |
| Dual camera | |
| Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) | |
| Max optical 2X zoom | |
| Max digital 10X zoom | |
| Live focus | |
| Dual Capture | |
| Front/Rear | |
| HDR (High Dynamic Range) | |
| Virtual shot | |
| Motion photo | |
| Filters | |
| Live stickers | |
| Stamps | |
| Grid line | |
| Location tags | |
| Timer | |
| Quick launch | |
| Voice control | |
| Resoultion: 12MP AF | |
| Pixel size: 1.0µm | |
| Sensor size: 1/3.6" | |
| Sensor ratio: 4:3 | |
| FOV: 45° | |
| F.No (aperture): F2.4 | |
| Wide-angle camera | |
| Resolution: Dual pixel 12MP AF | |
| Pixel size: 1.4µm | |
| Sensor size: 1/2.55" | |
| Sensor ratio: 4:3 | |
| FOV: 77° | |
| F.No (aperture): F1.7 | |
| Pro mode | |
| Panorama | |
| Slow motion | |
| Hyperlapse | |
| Food mode | |
| Save as RAW file | |
| Video | |
| Recording | |
| 4K video recording at 30 fps | |
| 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps | |
| 720p HD video recording at 30 fps | |
| VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization) | |
| Max optical 2X zoom | |
| Max digital 10X zoom | |
| High CRI LED flash | |
| Slow motion video support for 720p at 240 fps | |
| Hyperlapse video with stabilization | |
| Continuous autofocus video | |
| Face detection | |
| Tracking AF | |
| Take 9-megapixel still photos recording 4K video | |
| Playback zoom | |
| Video location tags | |
| Performance | |
| AP | |
| Octa-core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad), 64-bit, 10nm processor | |
| Octa-core (2.35GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad), 64-bit, 10nm processor | |
| *May differ by country and carrier. | |
| Memory | |
| 6GB RAM (LPDDR4) | |
| 64/128/256GB | |
| *May differ by country and carrier. | |
| *User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the device features. Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed. | |
| Network | |
| LTE Cat.16 | |
| *May differ by markets and mobile operators. | |
| Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM | |
| Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou) | |
| *Galileo and BeiDou coverage may be limited. BeiDou may not be available for certain countries. | |
| Expandable | |
| Memory & SIM Card | |
| Single SIM model: one nano SIM and one microSD slot (can hold a microSD card up to 256GB) | |
| Dual SIM model: one nano SIM and one Hybrid slot (can hold a microSD card up to 256GB or a nano SIM card) | |
| *May differ by markets and mobile operators. | |
| OS | |
| Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) | |
| Audio | |
| Ultra High Quality Audio Playback | |
| UHQ 32-bit & DSD support | |
| PCM: Up to 32 bits | |
| DSD: DSD64/128 | |
| *DSD64 and DSD128 playback can be limited depending on the file format. | |
| Audio playback format | |
| MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DSF, DFF, APE | |
| *Some files may not be supported depending on codec used. | |
| Bluetooth | |
| Dual Audio: connect two Bluetooth devices to the Galaxy Note8 to play audio through the two devices simultaneously. | |
| *The two connected devices may exhibit a slight difference in sound output. | |
| Scalable Codec: Bluetooth connection is stable even with ambient radio frequency interferences. | |
| *Available only for certain accessories made by Samsung. | |
| Recording | |
| Recording quality is improved with the High AOP Mic that mitigates distortion in noisy environments. | |
| *AOP: Acoustic Overload Point | |
| Bundled Earphones | |
| Pure sound By AKG | |
| Hybrid canal type | |
| 2way Dynamic Unit | |
| Video | |
| Video Playback Formats | |
| MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | |
| *Some files may not be supported depending on codec used. | |
| TV Connection | |
| Wireless: Smart View (Miracast 1080p at 30 fps, mirroring support available for devices supporting Google Cast) | |
| With cable: supports DisplayPort over USB type-C. Supports video out when connecting via DisplayPort cable (DisplayPort 4K 60 fps) | |
| Water Resistance | |
| IP68 | |
| *Galaxy Note8 and S Pen are rated IP68, meaning they are both protected against dust ingress and are water resistant. Water resistance rating is based on test conditions of submersion in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. | |
| Battery | |
| Battery capacity | |
| 3300mAh | |
| Battery Life | |
| MP3 playback (AOD on): up to 47 hrs | |
| MP3 playback (AOD off): up to 74 hrs | |
| Video playback: up to 16 hrs | |
| Talk time: up to 22 hrs | |
| Internet use (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs | |
| Internet use (3G): up to 12 hrs | |
| Internet use (4G): up to 13 hrs | |
| *Data based on devices released in Europe. Actual results may vary depending on usage and environmental factors. | |
| Charging | |
| Fast Charging on wired and wireless | |
| Wireless charging compatible with WPC and PMA | |
| Sensors & Buttons | |
| Sensors | |
| Iris sensor | |
| Pressure sensor | |
| Accelerometer | |
| Barometer | |
| Fingerprint sensor | |
| Gyro sensor | |
| Geomagnetic sensor | |
| Hall sensor | |
| HR sensor | |
| Proximity sensor | |
| RGB light sensor | |
| Buttons | |
| On/Off key | |
| Volume key | |
| Bixby key | |
| Security Authentication | |
| Lock type: pattern, PIN, password | |
| Biometrics lock type: Iris Scanner, Fingerprint Scanner, Face Recognition | |
| Security | |
| Knox protection: real-time device monitoring and protection | |
| Virus, malware prevention (Powered by McAfee) | |
| Secure Folder: a secure space on the device to keep content such as apps, photos, movies, and files private using either iris scanning or fingerprint scanning. | |
| Payment | |
| Samsung Pay | |
| Credit & debit cards: supports MST/NFC | |
| Membership cards | |
| Gift cards | |
| Transit cards | |
| Reward point service | |
| *Available in selected countries. Supported payment solutions and available features may vary by country. | |
| Intelligence | |
| Bixby | |
| Press the Bixby button to go to Bixby Home, or press and hold it to interact with Bixby using voice. | |
| Talk | |
| Remind | |
| *Some Bixby features may not be available depending on country, region, or language. | |
| Customization | |
| Edge Screen | |
| Edge panels: Apps edge, People edge, Smart select, Reminder, Tasks edge, Quick tools, Clipboard edge, Device maintenance, Weather, Calendar | |
| Edge lighting | |
| AOD | |
| (Always On Display) | |
| AOD content | |
| Choose from a variety of clock designs and information. | |
| Clock: Digital clock, Analogue clock, World clock, and Edge clock (option to choose color and wallpaper.) | |
| Active clock (with second hand) | |
| Calendar | |
| Image: select an image from Gallery or Smart Select and set it as wallpaper for the AOD screen. | |
| Other settings: set custom text, date, battery level, app notifications, and song information. | |
| Face Widgets | |
| Experience different widgets on the AOD screen by double-tapping the clock area. | |
| Pin to AOD | |
| Pin text and images you wish to remember to the AOD screen. The pinned memo can be easily viewed or deleted. | |
| You can pin a memo to the AOD screen using Reminder and Share via. | |
| AOD Themes | |
| Download AOD-exclusive themes from Theme Store. | |
| Decorate your AOD screen with various themes. | |
| SamsungThemes | |
| Themes are sets of wallpaper, icons, and other design details available to download to the Galaxy Note8. | |
| Accessibility Features | |
| To continue making our technology accessible to everyone, Samsung has developed and applied a variety of technical solutions. With solutions for vision, hearing, dexterity, and interaction, people with disabilities can easily use technology and take advantage of new and exciting features. | |
| Voice Assistant: screen reader for people who are blind or visually impaired | |
| High contrast theme, font, and keyboard: get a higher contrast on the screen, text, and the keyboard | |
| Magnifier window: enlarge part of the screen with magnified window | |
| Magnifier widget: use the rear camera as a magnifying glass | |
| Color adjustment: color correction setting for color vision deficiency | |
| Sound detector: detects the sounds of the doorbell or a baby crying for hearing-impaired users | |
| Flash notification: notify events such as calls, texts, and the alarm with rear camera flashes or blinks on the screen | |
| Sound balance: adjust the left and right volume | |
| Mono audio: switch from Stereo to Mono audio | |
| Universal switch: set custom switches and use them to control the features on your phone | |
| Assistant menu: allow better control of the device for people with reduced dexterity | |
| Direction lock: substitute password or pattern with a directional combination to unlock the phone. The combination is set by swiping in a series of four to eight directions | |
| Direct access: shortcut to accessing various accessibility features via hardware keys | |
| *All specifications and descriptions provided herein may be different from the actual specifications and descriptions for the product. Samsung reserves the right to make changes to this web page and the product described herein, at anytime, without obligation on Samsung to provide notification of such change. All functionality, features, specifications, GUI and other product information provided in this web page including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation. The contents within the screen are simulated images and are for demonstration purposes only. | |
| In the box | Galaxy Note8 |
| Device with S Pen | |
| USB cable | |
| Earphone | |
| Ejection pin | |
| USB power adaptor | |
| USB connector (USB type-C) | |
| Micro USB connector | |
| Pen nibs | |
| Tweezer | |
| Case | |
| Galaxy Note8 Quick start guide |
Galaxy Note8 Overview
By look at the Galaxy Note8 overview image you can see the hands on detail of hardware locations such as:
Front Galaxy Note8
Earpiece
Front camera
Iris detection LED Iris scanner
Power key
Volume keys
Bixby key
Proximity sensors
S Pen
Galaxy Note8 Overview Back panel
USB charger/Accessory port
Headset jack
Fingerprint sensor
Flash
Microphone
Speaker
Dual camera
Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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