Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950FD Dual Sim 64GB Reviews

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review: The King of Phablets RETURNS

Pros: Huge and gorgeous display, appealing design aesthetic and solid build, BEST stylus experience on a phone, Excellent battery life, Excellent camera, Solid performance
Cons: Massive and perhaps somewhat unwieldy, expensive
Verdict: A really excellent phone. The best Galaxy Note yet, with a superb camera, battery, display, and fantastic performance. It is also the best stylus-based phone to date.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review

Pros: 'Infinity Display' is excellent, Samsung's best camera x2, Fast with 6GB of RAM
Cons: ‘Infinitely' expensive, Battery life held back, Weak speaker
Verdict: Even in 2018, the Galaxy Note 8 remains the biggest reimagining of Samsung's best smartphones for productivity, and more than enough to right the major wrongs of the recalled Note 7 . This is a mega-sized mea culpa.

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iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Clash of the flagships

Verdict: The Note 8 has a bigger (and notchless) screen, but this means it's a bigger and bulkier device; both phones have good screen-to-body ratios, with minimal bezels.The Note's screen is also sharper, but both are fabulously sharp as it is and we don't think you'd notice much difference in practice.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is Samsung's flagship smartphone. It features a dual-camera setup, offering two different focal lengths. It's an update to the controversial Note 7, which you may recall as being notorious for its exploding battery problem - Samsung is of course promising this problem has...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review

Verdict: Both beauty and the beast, the gorgeous Note 8 has an extraordinary feature set and magnificent performance. It's expensive, but can you really afford not to consider it? Find out what we made of Samsung's brand-new flagship, which is now on sale.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Pros: Premium build quality; S Pen a standout; Fast processing and multitasking; Superb all-round camera
Cons: Design not as eye catching; Pricey depending on model
Verdict: It seems like consumers have a relatively short memory. It was a little over a year ago that everybody was taking pot shots at Samsung following its Galaxy Note 7 fiasco. After the release of the Galaxy S8 , all the jokes were quickly replaced by awe and wonder.

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Pros: Desing and build quality, camera, display, performance, S Pen
Cons: Slightly heavy
Verdict: Samsung Galaxy Note8 is a perfect phablet with stunning design, amazing performance, excellent camera and infinity display with several S Pen features.

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Verdict: The Galaxy Note 8 is the most powerful phone from Samsung that you can buy today. On the face of it, the phone combines the best of available hardware, offers an innovative design pushed to the limits, comes with a capacitive stylus, and has the highest rated dual camera system on a phone.

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Pros: Camera Processor Display
Cons: No Radio
Verdict: Samsung has begun where it had left after the success of their flagship smartphones Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. The South-Korean technology giant has yet again brought its next flagship called the Galaxy Note 8, extending its Note series after the debacle which have had happened with Note 7.

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Verdict: After two years South Africans finally have a new Samsung Note smartphone to buy. As you may recall the Note 7 never made it to South Africa due to a battery fault that caused many handsets to spontaneously catch fire.

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Pros: Curved and Edge-to-Edge Screen, Excellent Display Quality, High Brightness, S-Pen works great, SSD-like storage performance, USB 3.1, Top-notch CPU and GPU, IP68 Certified (Dust-proof and Water Resistant, Iris Scanner and Wireless Charging Support, Gigabit LTE, Samsung DeX compatible
Cons: Average Battery Life, Fingerprint Scanner Placement is Awkward, Slippery, May Fall From Wet Hands, Expensive
Verdict: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the 6th generation of the Galaxy Note series (excluding the disastrous Galaxy Note7), after the Galaxy Note5 which launched 2 years back, Samsung skipped Galaxy Note6, and Galaxy Note7 came up with a fire story that could put an end to the entire product line.

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Pros: Brilliant display, Good camera, Good performance, S Pen stylus is now more precise
Cons: Fingerprint sensor placement makes it useless, Battery life is not impressive, Priced on the higher side
Verdict: The Galaxy Note8 is just not a larger version of the Galaxy S8+. Samsung has adopted the Infinity display and the design of the S8 series, added unique Galaxy Note features such as S Pen and dual rear cameras that make it one of the best premium phones in the market.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Pros: The Galaxy Note 8 tops Samsung's already excellent S8 and S8 Plus with dual cameras and a boatload of stylus tricks. It's the most feature-rich Android phone you can buy
Cons: An expensive phone, the Note 8 has more features than most people will need. Samsung's portrait mode can be finicky. The poorly placed fingerprint reader repeats the Galaxy S8's worst design flaw
Verdict: The Galaxy Note 8 retakes the throne as the ultimate Android phone for now, but some intense competition is just over the horizon.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review: Bigger, bolder, and the best Note yet!

Verdict: So we all know what happened to the Note 7 , but the past is the past and Samsung has moved on. The Korean electronics giant however, did have the guts to continue with the Note series and just a few days before IFA Berlin, announced the new Note 8, a smartphone series we once thought, we would...

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Pros: S-Pen, QHD+ Display
Cons: Battery life burns down fast, Exynos can't keep pace with Snapdragon
Verdict: A cutting contrast to the usual rigamarole of flagship products, it's fair to say Samsung‘s Galaxy Note 8 exists in a very "unique" context.

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Pros: Inarguably beautiful, Powerful enough to run most tasks smoothly, Rear camera setup is good, IP68 S Pen allows for underwater doodling, Plenty of biometric locks
Cons: Fingerprint sensor is poorly positioned, Sets a new high for smartphone prices
Verdict: Being Samsung's flagship-tier device, the Galaxy Note8 is armed with an Exynos 8895 SoC, ARM Mali-G7 GPU, and 6GB of RAM. This combo should mean that the Note8 crunches numbers very well.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review: Bigger, better, less flammable

Pros: Incredible bezel-less display, Superb dual cameras, Refined stylus
Cons: Painfully expensive, Weaker battery life than S8 Plus
Verdict: Samsung Galaxy Note 8: The Galaxy Note 8 rises from the ashes of its predecessor; but can Samsung get back in your pocket?

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review: the phablet you've always wanted

Pros: Excellent display, Fast performance, Fantastic dual camera with lightning-fast autofocus, S-Pen
Cons: Large, heavy and awkward to hold, Battery is just average, Biometric unlocking options not stable enough for daily use
Verdict: Samsung has brought back the Galaxy Note. After the Galaxy Note 7's unflattering saga, many feared that the handset's woes would mark the end of the series, but far from it. The Galaxy Note 8 sees the Korean tech giant bidding to get back on top in the XXL smartphone market.

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Verdict: After the unfortunate debacle of the Galaxy Note 7 last year, there were rumors that Samsung may ditch the Note series altogether, and that the Galaxy Note 8 may never happen. On the contrary, even after the Galaxy Note 7 battery fiasco, Samsung's image hasn't been dented much, and people seem to...

Verdict: Samsung's Galaxy Note series phones have set benchmarks for the company, featuring the absolute best it has to offer in terms of mobile technology. The big differentiating factor from the S series has been bigger screens and the S-Pen stylus, and this formula has worked well for Samsung for years...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Pros: S-Pen, Great camera, Beautiful design
Cons: Expensive, Just a work day's battery life, Fingerprint scanner placement can be frustrating
Verdict: With the Note 8, Samsung is indeed back with a bang (pun intended). The Galaxy Note 8 is the best Note the company has ever made.

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Samsung Galaxy Note8 review (day 5)

Pros: Very nice camera, Great display and I love the always-on feature, S Pen is handy
Cons: Expensive
Verdict: The minute I powered on the Samsung Galaxy Note8 and started using it, I felt the urge to ditch my iPhone 7 Plus and go running back to Android. But am I still feeling that way after using it as my primary device for the past 5 days?

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Pros: Large, bright screen, Well built, Decent audio, with hi-res support, Great cameras, S Pen functionality is well integrated
Cons: Battery life could be better, Very expensive
Verdict: After a tricky year and a few lessons learned, the Note 8 is back to winning ways

Verdict: The is an important product for Samsung. Not only because the Note 8 is the company's newest, flagship, large-screen smartphone, but because it also carries the additional burden of righting all of the wrongs associated with the company's snafu.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Smartphone Review

Pros: great display, fast SoC, expandable storage, Dual SIM optional available, great S Pen with many features, USB 3.1 with DisplayPort and HDMI, Gigabit LTE, fast Wi-Fi with high range, Quick charge and wireless charging, protected against water and dust, many sensors
Cons: SoC throttles under load, extended warranty does not apply to liquid damage, weak GPS performance, speaker should be better, fingerprint is not optimally placed
Verdict: Samsung has again launched a superb product with the Galaxy Note 8 and there is no real alternative phablet for fans of the S Pen. The handset comes with an outstanding configuration. However, the manufacturer could have gladly been a bit more generous with the internal storage in view of the price.

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Pros: Premium glass and metal build Gorgeous and large display improved S Pen features Excellent camera quality microSD expansion IP68 certified Fluid performance
Cons: Most expensive Galaxy Note to date Phone is very tall Fingerprint sensor still awkwardly located
Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy Note8 takes everything that was great about last year's Note7 and simply improves upon it in all the right ways but with a bigger Galaxy Note came a bigger price and consumers may have to contemplate even harder before pulling the trigger this time around.

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Galaxy Note 8 Review: Redemption Never Looked So Good

Pros: Gorgeous 6.3-inch Infinity Display, Fantastic dual cameras, Fun and useful S Pen enhancements, Handy App Pair feature, Strong overall performance, Very good battery life
Cons: Awkward placement of fingerprint sensor, A couple of early bugs, Very pricey
Verdict: Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 is a big-screen phone that commands your attention - and not just because it's a sequel to a device the company was forced to recall. It's because the Note 8 ushers in a new class of smartphones that is super-premium.

Read full review at Tom's Guide

Pros: Outstanding display, Rich S Pen integration, Excellent performance, Impressive camera
Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is unquestionably one of those devices that is greater than the sum of its parts. It's not just a powerful tool or a capable multimedia machine, it's a joy to use and it can do anything you'd expect any top-tier smartphone to do and so much more.

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Pros: Huge, beautiful display, Excellent, water-resistant build, Great dual camera, S Pen is now more useful and fun
Cons: Very expensive, Bixby can be flaky, Not a huge improvement over the S8 Plus, US version gets less storage than other regions
Verdict: With its exceptional screen, solid performance and an improved S Pen, it's no surprise that Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 is its best big phone ever. It also doesn't hurt that it has one of the best dual camera setups we've ever seen.

Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has finally arrived, and with it confirmation that Samsung has shaken off the Galaxy Note 7 's disastrous launch last year. The new Note 8 comes out swinging with a big, beautiful screen, meaty internal hardware and a sleek, professional design.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review: a greatest hits package from the godfather of phablets

Pros: great battery, impressive screen, water resistant, great camera, great stylus, microSD card slot, wireless charging
Cons: only Android 7.0, no USB-PD, fingerprint scanner placement awkward, expensive, very big for pockets
Verdict: 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...

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Samsung Galaxy Note8: The Gizmodo Review

Verdict: Forgive me for passing up the chance to beat the exploding battery joke into the ground. Let's get straight to the point: Samsung's once dominant flagship phablet is back after a two year hiatus.

Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy Note8 had a lot riding on it this year particularly since its predecessor – the Note7 – literally went up in flames a year ago. But the good news for the many fans of the Note brand is the Note8 has truly delivered.

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Pros: Gorgeous design, striking display, incredibly powerful, S-Pen support, great camera(s), didn't explode
Cons: Bixby needs work, difficult to operate one-handed, the price
Verdict: While it's large size means its audience is limited, those after a phablet-sized smartphone won't find a better device than this. The handset's 6.3in AMOLED Infinity display is stunning, its performance is unmatched and Samsung's improved S Pen - along with its nifty software tweaks and security...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review

Pros: Excellent performance, Gorgeous screen, Camera quality is superb
Cons: Expensive, Troubling battery life
Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is a truly excellent phone - but unless you really need a stylus, there's little here to elevate over the similarly-superb Galaxy S8.

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Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Pros: Eye-catching design, excellent display, performance and camera and, most important of all, it didn't go up in flames. Or, at least, it hasn't yet
Cons: Do you really need a device this big, that's awkward to operate one-handed? Bixby is also a work-in-progress and, oh, the price. The eye-watering price
Verdict: Just weeks later, Samsung was forced to recall the smartphone after it was revealed, somewhat dramatically, that a dangerous battery flaw saw handsets explode, burn backsides and generally cause chaos on flights.

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Verdict: 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.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review: the world's best phone for getting stuff done

Pros: It's expensive, Fingerprint reader
Cons: It's expensive, Fingerprint reader
Verdict: Thankfully the small battery doesn't mean the battery life hit we thought it would. And, with the dual optical image stablisation the camera is pretty darn hot, too. There's so much to like about the Note 8 and while it's probably the best phone in Samsung's line up, you need to be sure you actually...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review

Pros: Huge, beautiful display, Genuinely useful stylus, Excellent camera, Solid battery life
Cons: Prodigious price, Fingerprint scanner is awkwardly-placed, Bixby button is annoying
Verdict: You can't say Samsung's Galaxy Note brand isn't resilient: even explosions and costly recalls couldn't dampen enthusiasm for the new Note 8. Phablet fans are dedicated, though, especially those who demand stylus support too, which means the Note 8 arrives with an audience of eager buyers waiting to...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review

Pros: Good dual cameras, Daylong battery life, Speedy performance, Handy S Pen features, Waterproof
Cons: Expensive, Live Focus needs some work, Poor fingerprint sensor placement
Verdict: From the dual camera and S Pen, to the gorgeous Infinity Display, the Galaxy Note 8 is an all-around fantastic phone.

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Verdict: Forgive me for passing up the chance to beat the exploding battery joke into the ground. Let's get straight to the point: Samsung's once dominant flagship phablet is back after a two year hiatus.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review: Second chances

Pros: Stunning and beautiful looking, Powerful and technically impressive, Dual-camera system is great
Cons: Expensive, especially in Canada, Jump from Note 7 to Note 8 isn't significant, Fingerprint sensor is awkwardly positioned
Verdict: I've said it many times: Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 remains one of my favourite smartphones of all time. The device embodied the perfect balance of price, style and substance, offering fans of large phones and styluses the pinnacle of what an Android device could be, both in terms of design and...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review

Pros: Excellent 6.3 inch Super-AMOLED display, World-class digital pen phone experience, Thin and comfortable but powerful design
Cons: Smaller battery than the Galaxy S8
Verdict: The Galaxy Note 8 is an excellent handset that dominates today's large screen (6.3"+) smartphone landscape. If you are a digital pen lover, this is the best you can get. If you only care about the screen and battery size, the Xiaomi Mi Mix might be of interest, but keep an eye on the ergonomics and...

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Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Pros: A galactic overachiever! Great dual lens camera, S-Pen, gorgeous 6.2in display and more
Cons: Quite long, only a down-firing mono speaker, pricey
Verdict: Samsung's new Galaxy Note 8 (GN8) stands alone as the only flagship smartphone with ‘everything' including its trademark S Pen stylus, which offers a very convenient and useful handwriting interface. Ray Shaw [email protected] has a passion for IT ever since building his first computer in 1980.

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Samsung Galaxy Note8 Smartphone

Pros: Lovely design and build quality, Impressive dual camera, Excellent display, Good performance, Plenty of useful features
Cons: Location of fingerprint sensor, Very expensive
Verdict: This phone looks spectacular. The shape is the oblong with curved edges we expect from a mobile phone, with a sleek, slick back which is also composed...

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Galaxy Note8 review: An overpriced S8+ with a pen is still a pretty great phone

Pros: Display Absolutely gorgeous. The best smartphone screen on the planet, now slightly bigger, Battery life If you had concerns about the downsized battery and the upsized display, put them to bed - the Note8 lasts plenty long on a charge, Camera The primary rear camera takes absolutely gorgeous shots.
Cons: Camera The secondary telephoto lens is a little disappointing, and the live photo bokeh effect is hardly a game-changer. I just don't think Samsung's made the case for a dual camera setup here, Cost The Note8 is ludicrously expensive, at $930 unlocked in the US.
Verdict: The Note8 is a very good smartphone for all of the same reasons the S8 and S8+ are very good smartphones. It has an amazing display, stunning design, is packed with features (some useful, some not), a powerful chipset, lasts a long time on a charge, and works on every carrier in the US.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review: a seriously good iPhone rival

Pros: It's the best camera phone I've used and it's everything a high-end phone should be. You can feel where the money's gone
Cons: The fingerprint scanner is hard to reach and the face/iris scanning alternatives are unreliable
Verdict: I swore off ‘flagship' phones this year, ditching my weary iPhone 6S and dropping £200 on a mid-range Android phone with a battery the size of a small moon. I'm delighted with it to an increasingly boring extent.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review: one for the fans

Pros: Lovely display, Fast performance, Reliable battery life, Excellent standard camera
Cons: It's enormous, It's expensive, Secondary camera is far inferior to main camera, Terrible fingerprint scanner placement
Verdict: A year ago, I wrote that the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was the best big phone ever made. It had excellent performance, a great camera, and a refined design that was surprisingly manageable for a device with a large screen.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review

Verdict: The Galaxy Note 8 sure is expensive, but the finest things in life don't come cheap. The reality is the price will likely have dropped a good hundred pounds by Christmas, and you'll possibly be looking to buy it on a contract anyway.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Pros: Stunning design and build, Great screen, Well-implemented stylus and software, Superb cameras
Cons: Average battery life, Wildly expensive
Verdict: Some thought the Note 8 might never happen. After the successful launch and subsequent disastrous recall and discontinuation of the Note 7, which still gets namechecked on some airlines as a banned object, you'd have forgiven Samsung for dropping the Note name and starting again.

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