Launch report · Samsung

Galaxy Note 8: Post-Note 7 redemption.

SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2017·$930·Score 82/100

Note 8 restored Samsung's phablet line after the Note 7 recall — first Samsung dual cam + QHD+ Infinity Display.

Key specs at launch

Display

6.3" QHD+ AMOLED

Chipset

Snapdragon 835 / Exynos 8895

RAM

6 GB

Battery

3,300 mAh

What stands out

First Samsung dual cam.
QHD+ Infinity Display.
S Pen + IP68.
Post-Note 7 redemption.

What to watch

3,300 mAh small for size.
15 W charging.
Fingerprint awkwardly placed.
TouchWiz dated.

The phone it has to beat

Pixel 2 (2017)

$649 · score 88/100