Rating 4.3 129 reviews

The new 6.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Note8 resembles the S8 Plus phone and the processor and many other specs are the same. Note 8 does contain some new features like the 12 MP dual camera and the more sophisticated pen.


The dual rear cameras contain a wide-angle lens and a tele lens. This combination yields ten times better digital zoom and twice the optical zoom. Both cameras support optical image stabilisation, which results in crisper photos. The performance under low-light conditions is especially noticeable. The dual cameras enable the Live focus feature, whereby it's possible to zoom in on an objected located close while the background remains blurry. This feature makes Note 8's cameras behave like a system digital camera.


One of the main selling points of the phone is its productivity-enhancing capabilities. The pen plays an imperative role and extends the functionality of Note 8 beyond notes taking and drawing. It's possible to take notes in screen-lock mode thanks to the Always on display also found on Galaxy S8. A click on the pin icon positioned in the lower right corner of the screen gives instant access to a maximum of 100 notes. Hence, it's easy to check items on the shopping list while shopping in-store.


The Note 8 phone sports 6 GB of RAM memory, 64 GB of storage and comes with dual sim slots. It's powered by Samsung's own Exynos 8895 processor. The battery has a capacity of 3,300 mAH and the phone is waterproof with an IP68 rating.

A newer model Samsung Galaxy Note 9 128GB was released in May 2018.

Manufacturer: Samsung
price $298.00 - $522.69
Review guidelines
13 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Note 2: Review

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is definitely one of the top models of Samsung, next to Galaxy 3, and its main characteristic is that talks of a large display on which you can write with the pen provided.
Pros:
  • NFC module, 2 GB RAM, S Pen with advanced features
  • Numerous applications for the S Pen
  • Advanced photo features, 1.9 MP front camera, internal memory, quad-core processor, Design, Android 4.1
Cons:
  • Size
  • Weight
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Pocket Lint
13 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Note 2

The Galaxy Note 2 is the successor to the, erm, Galaxy Note, which is predictable. What wasn't predictable was how we would feel about this new handset. The Note, you see, is a bit of an enigma. A massive phone, or really small 3G tablet.
Pros:
  • Fantastic screen
  • pen is great
  • loads and loads of power
  • great battery life
Cons:
  • Handwriting recognition needs some work
  • it's expensive
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Tech2
13 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100) Review

This is a big one! Quite literally as it turns out as Samsung continues to push the limits of what we consider an acceptable size for a smartphone. The Note II or GT-N7100 polishes off most of the shortcomings of the Note N7000 along with a little flavour from the Galaxy S III and a sprinkle of...
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techguide.com.au
13 years ago

Samsung's Galaxy Note II can be accurately described as a Galaxy S III on steroids with a similar design but a much larger 5.5-inch screen and S Pen stylus. The device takes most of the features and apps of the Galaxy S III and offers them on a grander scale but also adds some unique features of its...
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iTnews Australia
13 years ago

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note II

Last year, Samsung single-handedly transformed the hybrid phone/tablet into a viable form factor with the release of the Galaxy Note . The huge, stylus-toting smartphone was a surprise hit with consumers, amassing sales of more than ten million units worldwide.
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cellphones.ca
13 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Note II

What ever happened to smartphones that were comfortably pocketable? Don't ask Samsung, as it's still too busy raking in the profits off its Galaxy Note range of mini-tablet-sized handsets. Phablets, as most people call them, have risen to dominance in world smartphone market.
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PriceCheck
13 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 review: the Note is back, bigger and better

Faster, stronger, better looking, and more functional.
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GearBurn
13 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (64GB, Black) - Excellent review

Fed up with the likes of Apple and Google stealing its tablet thunder, Samsung has launched the latest in its stylus-powered range.
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techbargains.com
13 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Note II LTE (AT&T) Review

If what you're after is a high-end Android smartphone with a giant screen, there isn't much not to like about the Galaxy Note II. The performance is excellent, the screen is superb, the camera is fantastic and the AT&T LTE speeds are mind-blowing. Just make sure it fits in your pocket!
Pros:
  • A Lot of Phone to Love
  • Solid Improvements From the Original Note
  • Truly Impressive Display
  • Excellent Call Quality
  • Fast Download Speeds
  • Feature Packed
  • MicroSD Card Slot
Cons:
  • The Galaxy Note II Is A Massive Phone
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TechRadar UK
13 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 review

Still a little too large for some, it's still a great device to help users enter the phablet market at a reduced cost.
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