The long wait is over as the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was officially launched today. The smartphone that serves as a redemption for the Note 7 incident comes with dual cameras and more. Let us walk you through the brief intro of the device.
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Hands-On – Couple of Cameras
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs S8+ specs comparison: Is the dual camera worth it?
The Galaxy Note 8 known to be Samsung’s 2017 flagship phablet boasts a 6.3-inch AMOLED screen with a 2,960×1,440-pixel resolution. Sporting Snapdragon 835, the device offers 6GB RAM with 64GB ROM. In terms of battery, Samsung assured that there will be no more accidents since the Note 8’s 3,300mAh underwent an 8-point battery safety check.
Of course, dual cameras will not be missed. The Galaxy Note 8 features dual 12MP rear camera along with an 8MP selfie shooter. The dual rear 12MP setup features 2x optical zoom, 10x digital zoom, F2.4 telephoto lens, F1.7 wide-angle lens and OIS (Dual OIS). The Note 8 also introduces Live Message, which wouldn’t be found in S8 models.
Nonetheless, Samsung Galaxy Note 8’s local price will be PHP 49,990. Speaking of release, the Galaxy Note 8 is up for pre-orders starting September 8-17 and would allow users to get a free AKG speaker. Local store release will begin on September 29.
If you want more details of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, check out our hands-on full review here or watch the video below:
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
