Samsung Galaxy Note8 Review: A Complete & Exquisite Experience
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Samsung Galaxy Note8
RM 3,999.00
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent accessories package (Micro USB adapter, USB OTG adapter, AKG earphones)
- Awesome 6.3-inch Super AMOLED Infinity Display
- Excellent camera quality & user experience
- Lightning fast Dual Pixel AF
- Dual camera with Dual OIS
- Great front camera quality
- Excellent performance
- Superior S Pen experience
Cons
- Awkward fingerprint scanner position
- Expensive
Intro
When Samsung released the first Galaxy Note with a huge 5.3-inch display back in 2011, it spawned a whole new category of smartphone which we later named them as phablets. The large display crazed continued to spread out to other phone models where most of the smartphones now have at least 5-inch display.
Of course, we still remember the shortlived Note7 had an unfortunate battery issue where a total recall marks the end of the fiery disaster. Today, what we have in our labs is the all new Samsung Galaxy Note8 with 8-point battery safety check. Read on to find out more.
Samsung Galaxy Note8 Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Note8 | |
| CPU & GPU | Samsung Exynos 8895 10nm 4 x 2.3 GHz + 4 x 1.7 GHz |
| RAM | 6 GB (LPDDR4) |
| Storage | 64 / 128 / 256 GB supporting MicroSD up to 256 GB (occupies SIM slot 2) |
| Display | 6.3-inch 2960 x 1440 Quad Quad HD+ Super AMOLED 521 ppi |
| Camera (rear) | Dual Camera Wide angle 12 MP, 1/2.55-inch, 1.4um f/1.7 aperture Dual Pixel AF Dual Optical Image Stabilisation Telephoto 8 MP, 1/3.6-inch, 1.0um f/2.4 aperture Autofocus Dual Optical Image Stabilisation |
| Camera (front) | 8 MP, 1/3.6-inch, 1.22um f/1.7 aperture Autofocus |
| Battery | Non-removable 3300 mAh Li-Ion |
| Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
| SIM | Hybrid dual SIM (Nano) |
| Connectivity | GSM / HSPA / LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Features | IP68 water resistant UHQ 32-bit & DSD support S Pen, 4096 pressure sensitivity, 0.7mm pen tip, IP68 water resistant |
Unboxing
Included in the box:
- Samsung Galaxy Note8
- Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge adapter
- USB Type C cable
- USB Type A to USB Type C adapter (OTG adapter)
- Micro USB Type B to USB Type C adapter
- AKG in-ear earphones
- Replacement earbuds
- Transparent polycarbonate case (not shown in photo)
- SIM tray removal tool
- Replacement nibs and nib removal tool
- User guide and warranty info
Great move from Samsung to include both micro USB Type A and regular USB Type A adapters. Users can use their existing micro USB cable without having to purchase extra cables. Meanwhile, the standard USB type A adapter works perfectly as an OTG dongle.
Which means you can access your flash drive or 2.5mm drive’s data while on the go.
The package also includes 5 replacement nibs for the S Pen. 2 of them are in grey colour while the rest in black. Of course, the nib removal tool is also included.
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