Galaxy Note8
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The Galaxy Note8 is the latest Galaxy Note from Samsung. It matches the Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy S9+ size.
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[edit] Features
- Infinity Display with 6.3" Screen with a 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Infinity display is almost bezel-less, edge to edge. The 6.3 is size of a rectangle which is slightly larger due to the rounded corners. The default resolution is Full HD+ and can be changed to Quad HD+ (WQHD+).
- Dual screen capable for 2 apps.
- Includes the S Pen device for live messaging, notes, screen off memo. Draw your own emojis, make animated GIFs, or write handwritten messages on photos. Live message allows you to express your feelings. Make notes without unlocking. Has 4096 pressure levels and a fine .7mm tip. The pen stores inside the device itself. It is accessed from the bottom.
- First Samsung with a dual Pixel sensor and F1.7 lens. 2X optical zoom. Both lens have optical stabilization 12 MPixel display.
- uses a 10nm CPU with 6 GB RAM for maximum performance.
- Wireless charger available separately
- expandable memory to 256GB with microSD card.
- Water and dust resistant IP68 for phone and pen. (1.5m for 30 minutes)
- Dual SIM multi-line.
- Biometric authentication
- Many accessories available.
[edit] Specifications
- Screen: 6.3" (rectangle) 2960x1440 pixels, approx. 525 ppi
- With rounded corners it is 6.2" with an area of 15.63 sq. in.
- HDR capable with a brightness of over 1,200 nits.
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa-Core 2.35GHz with 6GB RAM
- OS:Android 7.1 promised upgrade to 8.0
- storage: 64 GB (52.8GB is free) expandable with microSD card up to 256G additional.
- Battery 3,300mAh cell not removable.
- wireless charger available
- dimensions: 6.40” x 2.94” x 0.34” slightly bigger than an S8+
- weight: 6.88 oz
- waterproof: IP68
- connections: USB-C port and 3.5mm audio jack.
- microSD card slot share the Sim card.
- supports gigabit LTE
- cost: $950 approx.
[edit] Camera
- Back camera
- Live focus. Post adjustment of background blur
- Dual pictures can capture the area outside the focus.
- Dual camera 12MP
- F1.7 on 1X lens, F2.4 on 2X lens with 1.4µm pixels.
- Predefined settings for Food, Pro mode (white balance), panoramic, slow motion.
- bokeh effects
- Front camera
- 8 MP, F1.7, Smart auto focus.
[edit] In the box
- Device with S Pen
- Tweezer and spare Pen nibs (5 total) 2 types.
- USB power adaptor
- Micro USB connector
- USB connector (USB Type-C) adapter.
- USB cable
- Ejection pin for sim card
- Earphones with 3.5mm connector