Samsung Galaxy Note8

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The Samsung Galaxy Note8 is a flagship smartphone with a 6.3-inch display. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and has 6GB of RAM. It has a 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. It runs on Android 7.1 Nougat and is powered by a 3,300 mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy Note8 Price

At the time of it's release in 2017, September, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung Galaxy Note8 was about 500 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What type of processor does the Samsung Galaxy Note8 have?

The Samsung Galaxy Note8 has an octa-core processor

How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy Note8 device?

Resetting or factory restoring a Samsung Galaxy Note8 device can help to resolve various issues such as slow performance, screen flickering, and other problems that may be affecting the device's performance. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung Galaxy Note8 device: 1. Backup your data: Before resetting or factory restoring your Samsung Galaxy Note8 device, it's important to make sure that you have backed up all your data to an external SD card or cloud storage service. This will ensure that your data is safe and can be restored after the reset process is complete. 2. Turn off the device: Before proceeding with the reset process, make sure to turn off the device. You can do this by pressing and holding the power button for a few seconds until the device turns off. 3. Access the recovery menu: To access the recovery menu, press and hold the power button and the volume up button simultaneously until the Samsung logo appears on the screen. Then, release the power button but continue to press the volume up button until the recovery menu appears. 4. Factory data reset: To initiate a factory data reset, select the "Wipe data/factory data reset" option from the main recovery menu. Then, select "Yes -- delete all user data" to proceed with the reset process. 5. Reset to defaults: If you prefer to reset the device to its default settings without deleting all user data, select the "Reset to defaults" option from the main recovery menu. Then, select "Yes -- reset to defaults" to proceed with the reset process. 6. Reboot the device: After the reset process is complete, reboot the device by pressing and holding the power button until the device turns on. You should see the Samsung logo on the screen, which indicates that the device has been successfully reset to its default settings. It's important to note that these methods will erase all data on the device, so make sure to backup your data before proceeding with the reset process.

What type of display does the Samsung Galaxy Note8 have?

The Samsung Galaxy Note8 has a 6.3 inch Super AMOLED display

What type of operating system does the Samsung Galaxy Note8 use?

The Samsung Galaxy Note8 runs on the Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps

Launch

Announced2017, August 23
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, September

Body

Dimensions162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 in)
Weight195 g (6.88 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus

Display

TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10
Size6.3 inches, 101.1 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~521 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
3D Touch (home button only) Always-on display

Platform

OSAndroid 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
ChipsetExynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
GPUMali-G71 MP20 - EMEAAdreno 540 - USA & China

Memory

Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
UFS 2.1

Main Camera

Dual12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, stereo sound rec., HDR, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Dual8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera)
FeaturesDual video call, Auto-HDR
Video1440p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
32-bit/384kHz audio

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFCYes
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1

Features

SensorsIris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging15W wired, QC2 Wireless (Qi/PMA) (market dependent)
Talk timeUp to 22 h (3G)
Music playUp to 74 h

Misc

ColorsMidnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Gray, Deep Sea Blue, Star Pink
ModelsSM-N950F, SM-N950U, SM-N9500, SM-N950U1, SM-N950N, SM-N950W, SC-01K, SM-N950FD
SAR0.61 W/kg (head)     0.56 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.17 W/kg (head)     1.29 W/kg (body)
PriceAbout 500 EUR

Tests

PerformanceAnTuTu: 201065 (v7) GeekBench: 6784 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.148(sunlight)
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 67dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 71dB
Audio qualityNoise -92.5dB / Crosstalk -93.2dB
Battery lifeEndurance rating 89h

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