Top 5 reasons to BUY the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 – Is your P50k worth it?

Galaxy Note phablet fans are hyped about the launch of the Galaxy Note 8. Amid having a PHP 50,000 price tag, the phablet is still worth it. Wanna know why? Check out below as we point out the reasons why the hefty price is worth it:

• Samsung Galaxy Note 8 now official: 6.3-inch display, Dual camera at P50k price
• Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Hands-On – Couple of Cameras
• Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs S8+ specs comparison: Is the dual camera worth it?

Otherwise, you may check our hands-on of the Galaxy Note 8 here.

Larger screen and memory for big tasks

Having a large 6.3inch screen Super AMOLED Infinity display, the Galaxy Note 8 gives an all out vibrant view to the user. Not only that but the phablet’s 6GB RAM allows it to handle heavy duty games with no lag thanks to its Snapdragon 835 chip.

Dual cameras make quality 2x better

The Galaxy Note 8’s dual camera setup is a first for Samsung. Not only does the dual setup of 12MP rear cameras give quality photos but its other lens provides up to 2x optical zoom. Compared to the iPhone 7 Plus’ single lens OIS, both of the Note 8’s dual lens has OIS. The selfie camera also gives outstanding results similar to that of the S8. Another camera pro of the device is its LiveFocus feature that couldn’t be found on the Galaxy S8 models.

Multitasking on a new level

The Galaxy Note 8’s new App Pair feature allows users to open two apps at the same time. Now users could split screen multitask. The device’s 6GB RAM also makes the performance have no lags amid having two apps launched at the same time.

Having fun with the new Stylus

The Galaxy Note 8 Live Message feature allows users to turn their doodles into animated GIFs to hype up their message conversations. Another feature of the Note 8 stylus is its Screen-Off mode that allows users to write on the device’s standby mode. Making the screen as a notepad even when turned off, people’s notes’ taken would still be recorded.

Battery is probably much safer now

You could now sleep without worrying that your Note 8 would explode since its 3,300mAh was subjected to an 8 point battery safety check. Amid having a lower capacity than the S8 Plus’ 3,500mAh, Samsung mentioned that they are enough to a full day.

DeX Station Support

The Galaxy Note 8 could also be made into a desktop via the Galaxy DeX Station. For more details on the Dex Station, check out the article here.

If you’re still confused on whether to buy the Note 8 or not, weigh in the reasons to skip or not. Check out our “Top reasons to NOT buy the PHP 50,000 Galaxy Note 8” here.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Full Specs, Philippine pricing, release date

• Display: 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with 2,960 x 1,440 pixels
• Design: Glass + Metal frame with IP68 Waterproofing, S-Pen
• CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (2.35GHz+1.9GHz) or octa-core Samsung Exynos 8895 (2.35GHz+1.7GHz)
• OS: Android 7.1.1 Nougat
• RAM: 64 GB/6 GB RAM, microSD
• Camera: Dual 12MP f/1.7, Dual Pixel auto focus, OIS + 12MP f/2.4 telephoto, auto focus, OIS
• Selfie: 8-megapixel f/1.7, auto focus
• Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 LE, 4G LTE-A, NFC
• Security: Fingerprint scanner, Iris scanner, Facial Recognition Samsung KNOX
• Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery, Quick Charging 3.0
• Color: Black, Orchid Grey (U.S.), Maple Gold, Midnight Black (international)
• Release Date: September 2017
• Price: PHP 49,990