The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 feels like a greatest hits for the Note series. It has every feature that made previous Notes worth buying and slams them into the new Samsung smartphone design ushered in by the Galaxy S8, but as a consequence doesn't feel particularly new or innovative compared to...

great battery; impressive screen; water resistant; great camera; great stylus; microSD card slot; wireless charging

only Android 7.0; no USB-PD; fingerprint scanner placement awkward; expensive; very big for pockets

I bought this device a few weeks ago and I'm very happy with it considering what I use it for. I was also happy with the service and advice Tesco provided me with given past issues with another seller.

When CRN USA reviewed Samsung's Galaxy S8 Plus in the spring, we described the device as the ultimate smartphone for multitaskers. But Samsung has now one-upped itself with the debut of the Galaxy Note 8 , which ships 15 September.

I bought this because I wanted a bigger screen. I would have preferred wider not longer. I guess I'll have to go back to the competitor to get my ideal screen. The bixby button in a pain and useless to me. This is the first Samsung I did not like and now I'm stuck with it for 2 years,yay!

Realistic color; nice camera

Did not meet expectations; screen to long and not wide enough

I had a Note 3 for years and absolutely loved it. Tmobile offered a great senior deal for the Note 8 so I decided to switch carriers and upgrade. So happy that I took the plunge! This phone is everything!! Sleek style, excellent screen clarity and apps, plus the best camera you can find.

"AO is brilliant to buy from. Great prices. The Samsung Note 8 is an amazing phone. Absolutely love the phone. Thanks AO. "

Does the main things right on a smartphone, plus extras

Even with those minor flaws, the Note 8 still has the Android crown in our minds because of its comprehensive quality of components and features. Hardware-wise, it doesn't just tick all the boxes, like waterproofing, microSD expansion, wireless charging, but gives us the best screen, the best dual...

The newest member of the Note-series, the Note 8 is finally here. With Note 7 burning down in flames, we thought the days of Note series were over. But the new device comes with a bang en route to claim the title of the best Android smartphone right now.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is an enhanced version of the S8+. Even thicker and heavier, it's a massive phone and won't be suitable for everyone. But it offers the same incredible curved AMOLED display and top-end specs as the S8+, plus an S Pen, dual lens camera, iris scanner and 6GB of RAM, making...