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Full hardware specifications for Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 8, the successor to last year’s recalled Note 7. Following in the footsteps of the Galaxy S8/S8+, the Note 8 features an all-glass backing and a Samsung’s “Infinity Display.” The handset also comes with a slightly smaller 3300mAh battery compared to last year’s model and dual cameras to capture photos with depth and wide-angle effects.

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Note 8	Specification
Android version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Screen size	6.3-inch Super AMOLED
Resolution	2960×1440 pixels
PPI	521 ppi
Primary camera	Dual 12 MP w/ OIS, Wide-angle F1.7, Telephoto F2.4, 2X optical zoom & 10X digital zoom
Front camera	8 MP, AF, F1.7
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 in the US, Exynos 8895 for international
Storage	64GB (U.S.) 128/256GB (international)
Expandable storage up to	256GB
RAM	6GB
Battery	3300mAh (nonremovable)
Ports	USB Type-C, headphone jack
Weight	195 g
Dimensions	162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm
Other features	IP68 water and dust resistant, IRIS scanner, rear-facing fingerprint sensor, Samsung KNOX
Color options	Midnight Black, Orchid Grey (U.S.) Midnight Black, Orchid Grey, Maple Gold, Deep Sea Blue (international)
Carrier availability	AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon \| September 15, 2017
Base price off-contract	~$930
In-box accessories	USB-C charging cable, Fast Charging wall adapter, wired AKG headphones

Friday 5: Getting started with and setting up the Galaxy Note 8 [Video]

Sep 15 2017 - 7:22 pm PT

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is finally available in stores, marking the start of the Note brand’s comeback after last year’s recall disasters. It’s one of the most powerful phones on the market, but it’s also one of the more complicated ones. We compiled a short list of some of the first things you’ll want to do with your Galaxy Note 8 after taking it out of its box.

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Tech21 cases for the Galaxy Note 8 protect your $1000 investment [Video]

Sep 12 2017 - 7:26 pm PT

The Galaxy Note 8 is arguably one of the most beautifully designed phones of 2017, but that beauty (along with features like wireless charging) comes at the cost of durability with a glass back. As always, there are hundreds of accessory brands making cases for Samsung’s new flagship, and Tech21 sent us a few to check out.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 received more preorders than any other Note device

Joe Maring Sep 12 2017 - 10:08 am PT

Following the controversy surrounding the Galaxy Note 7, it was uncertain to some as to whether or not Samsung would be able to regain people’s trust with the Note 8. According to recently released preorder numbers for the Note 8, the Note 7’s explosive saga had little-to-no impact on this year’s handset.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8: How to insert a microSD card

Justin Duino Sep 9 2017 - 5:00 am PT

So you just got your brand new Galaxy Note 8 from Samsung, but you’re finding that 64GB of built-in storage is just not enough. Thankfully, Samsung still allows you to expand the amount of storage with a microSD card. Follow along for how to properly install a microSD card into your Galaxy Note 8.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8: How to customize the software navigation buttons

Justin Duino Sep 7 2017 - 4:30 am PT

Before the release of the Galaxy S8, Samsung used a physical Home button and capacitive buttons for Back and Recents. Now that Samsung uses on-screen buttons for the S8 and Note 8, you can customize the background color of the bar and also reorganize the navigation buttons. Here’s how…

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Best microSD cards

Justin Duino Sep 7 2017 - 2:30 am PT

In the U.S., the Galaxy Note 8 is only available to purchase with 64GB of built-in storage. For many, this just isn’t enough storage space, especially when you account for the size of 4K videos, photos, and music. Thankfully, Note 8 owners can add up to 256GB of additional storage via microSD card…

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Galaxy Note 8 unboxing and first impressions: What a press kit! [Video]

Sep 6 2017 - 11:05 am PT

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The Galaxy Note 8 is one of the most highly anticipated smartphone releases of 2017, and after taking a first look at it last month, we finally have a press kit. Join us in the unboxing experience and find out what you can expect to see when your Note 8 preorder arrives!

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Daydream compatibility available right out of the box

Joe Maring Sep 6 2017 - 4:58 am PT

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With Galaxy Note 8 units shipping out now to customers that pre-ordered the handset, a lot of people will soon have their hands on Samsung’s latest and greatest. The Note 8 is packed to the gills with various features and settings to mess around with, and we now have confirmation that Google’s Daydream VR platform will be supported on the phone out of the box.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8: How to take a screenshot

Justin Duino Sep 6 2017 - 4:00 am PT

Every Android device owner should know how to take a screenshot, and if you have a Galaxy Note 8, there are multiple ways to do so. Plus, with the built-in S Pen, there are more ways than ever to edit and draw on your screenshots. Here’s how…

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review Roundup: Nearly perfect but with a ridiculous price

Ben Schoon Sep 5 2017 - 11:47 am PT

The Galaxy Note 8 is an impressive return for Samsung in a lot of ways, and during our initial hands-on last month, the phone proved to be a promising release. Now the phone is starting to ship to early buyers, and reviews have dropped.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8: AT&T units arriving as soon as today — 10 days earlier than expected

Joe Maring Sep 5 2017 - 8:52 am PT

Samsung’s unveiling of the Galaxy Note 8 came with a lot of fanfare and hype, and carriers and retailers are pushing the phone to consumers as much as possible with pre-order bonuses galore. The Note 8 was originally slated for a release on September 15, but according to someone familiar with Note 8 shipments at AT&T, the device will start shipping out to customers as early as today.

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Like the S8 before it, Samsung’s Note 8 face-recognition can seemingly be fooled by a photo

Ben Lovejoy Sep 5 2017 - 4:52 am PT

Update: While some suggested this might just be a demo mode thing, that approves anything vaguely resembling a face, CNET confirmed on its review unit that the device is indeed fooled by photos.

We tried it on our own Note 8, and sure enough, it’s still possible to fool it with a flat photo. A Samsung rep tells CNET that the company’s guidance remains the same: You’ll want to use the fingerprint sensor or iris scanner for security, and should view facial recognition as a convenient alternative to the simple swipe-to-unlock gesture.

Samsung may have figured out how to make a Note device that doesn’t explode, but it seems the face recognition feature on the new Note 8 isn’t any better than it was on the S8.

Web developer Mel Tajon was able to unlock the device using a selfie taken on his own phone, and even using people’s Facebook profile pics …

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Sony Xperia XZ1 now support Netflix HDR streaming

Joe Maring Sep 4 2017 - 11:26 am PT

Between Samsung’s event in New York City a couple weeks back and all of the device announcements from IFA, there’s been a flood of new Android phones and other gadgets to keep track of. The Galaxy Note 8 and Sony Xperia XZ1 are two of the bigger phones to come out of these past two weeks, and both are officially supported for Netflix HDR streaming.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8: T-Mobile offering BOGO on pre-orders, saving customers $930

Joe Maring Sep 1 2017 - 9:44 am PT

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 is shaping up to be a very fine phone, but it’s also an extremely expensive phone. The device costs a whopping $930 if purchased outright, and while it is one of the most powerful Android smartphones of the year, that’s still an awfully large chunk of change to part with for a new gadget. Thankfully, T-Mobile is making the Note 8 a lot more affordable with its latest promotion.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Display tests reveal record-breaking brightness levels 22% better than Galaxy S8

Ben Schoon Aug 28 2017 - 7:00 am PT

One of Samsung’s strongest aspects on any smartphone is the display, and the company has led in this area for a few years. That’s thanks to the incredible OLED panels found on Samsung’s flagships, and they seem to keep getting better and better. The Galaxy S8 blew us away earlier this year, but now the Galaxy Note 8 is taking the crown.

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Friday 5: Reasons to consider picking up the Galaxy Note 8 [Video]

Aug 25 2017 - 7:23 pm PT

The Galaxy Note 8 is gearing up to be Samsung’s best phone yet, but that power and design comes at a cost. Starting at nearly $1000 before tax in the US, the Galaxy Note 8 is significantly more expensive than last year’s short-lived Galaxy Note 7 and the hugely popular Galaxy S8+. So why should you spend the extra money on this new superphone?

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Essential vs Note 8: How does the newbie compare to Samsung’s latest & greatest

Justin Duino Aug 25 2017 - 10:18 am PT

We’ve now had the chance to go hands-on with two of this fall’s latest flagship smartphones: the Essential Phone and Samsung Galaxy Note 8. While one comes from a brand new company backed by Andy Rubin, the other is a part of a long-existing line of smartphones that have a loyal audience. Let’s see how the two compare…

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 tidbits: New Gear VR, free in-home support, camera samples & more

Ben Schoon Aug 24 2017 - 2:18 pm PT

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Yesterday saw the debut of Samsung’s latest flagship, the Galaxy Note 8. Following a successful launch with the Galaxy S8 earlier this year and the massive consequences of the Galaxy Note 7 last year, Samsung had a lot riding on this launch.

We’ve already given you the details on this launch as well as our first impressions, but now let’s take a look at some of the smaller details you might have missed…

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PSA: Samsung offering trade-ins for up to $425 off a brand new Note 8

Justin Duino Aug 24 2017 - 2:01 pm PT

To help entice you to buy the Galaxy Note 8, almost every major carrier is offering different types of freebies and discounts. But if you prefer to buy your device from Samsung, there are two excellent trade-in deals to help absorb some of the Note 8’s cost…

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Are the dual cameras and S-Pen worth the Samsung Galaxy Note 8’s high price tag? [Poll]

Justin Duino Aug 23 2017 - 5:47 pm PT

Well before today’s announcement of the Galaxy Note 8, many speculated that the premium handset would cost a pretty penny. Now that it’s official, we know that the device will cost around $930, well above Samsung’s other flagship smartphones and also the competition.

Are you thinking about buying the Galaxy Note 8 despite its high price tag?

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Galaxy Note 8 Hands On: The mighty return is really only worth it for the S-Pen

Ben Schoon Aug 23 2017 - 3:30 pm PT

After last year’s disastrous release of the Note 7, Samsung is back with the launch of the Galaxy Note 8. It’s a big deal for Samsung and the company has a lot riding on it, but does it live up to the hype? Here are our first impressions.

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Carrier availability: Pricing and pre-order bonuses for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 at AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, more

Justin Duino Aug 23 2017 - 12:50 pm PT

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 8, and with it, announced that the handset would begin shipping on September 15. Not mentioned on stage was the fact that many carriers will begin taking pre-orders starting tomorrow, August 24…

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 goes official with 6.3-inch display, dual-cameras, 6GB RAM

Ben Schoon Aug 23 2017 - 8:09 am PT

Just over a year ago, it wasn’t an unreasonable thought that there would never be another Note smartphone on the market. With devices “exploding” around the world, it was a disaster for the company that had lasting effects. However, Samsung bounced back with the release of the Galaxy S8 earlier this year, and now the Galaxy Note 8 has gone official.

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Watch Samsung announce the Galaxy Note 8 right here [Livestream]

Joe Maring Aug 23 2017 - 5:59 am PT

After months upon months of rumors, leaks, and speculation, the day has arrived for Samsung to officially unveil the Galaxy Note 8 to the world. There’s a lot riding on this phone considering last year’s debacle with the Galaxy Note 7, and you can watch the official livestream for the Note 8’s announcement right here.

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