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The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a phablet smartphone that pioneered the large-screen phone category. The Galaxy Note 8 belongs to the discontinued Samsung Galaxy Note family.[1]

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What it is

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a phablet smartphone announced on August 23, 2017 and released in September 2017. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 features a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440x2960 pixels. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a glass front and back with an aluminum frame and is IP68 dust-tight and water-resistant. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 includes an S Pen stylus and runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat, upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is available in models SM-N950F, SM-N950U, and others depending on region.[2][3]

How it works

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 uses either an Exynos 8895 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 system-on-chip, depending on the region. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has 6 GB of RAM and storage options of 64 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB with microSD expansion. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 features a dual-camera system with a 12 MP wide-angle lens and a 12 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, both with optical image stabilization. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a 3300 mAh non-removable battery with 15W wired charging and supports wireless charging.[2][3]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was the successor to the Galaxy Note 7 and preceding the Galaxy Note 9. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was released in September 2017 and was discontinued at a later date. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was part of Samsung's high-end smartphone lineup for 2017.[2]

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Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.

  • A review noted an awkward fingerprint sensor placement.
  • A review mentioned early bugs.

What do the numbers mean?

Optics & imaging6

Chipset
Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEA; Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China[2]
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Main Camera
Dual 12 MP, f/1.7 (wide) & 12 MP, f/2.4 (telephoto); OIS, 2x optical zoom[2]
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Selfie Camera
Dual 8 MP, f/1.7 (wide) + 2 MP (iris scanner camera)[2]
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Processor
Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEA; Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China[2]
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Main Camera
Dual 12 MP, f/1.7 wide + f/2.4 telephoto, OIS, 2x optical zoom[2]
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Selfie Camera
8 MP, f/1.7 wide[2]
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Control & software1

Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)[2]
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Dimensions & facilities3

Dimensions
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 in)[2]
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Weight
195 g (6.88 oz)[2]
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Dimensions
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm[2]
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Configuration & options18

brand
Samsung[1]2 sources
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product_family
Samsung Galaxy Note family[1]
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Brand
Samsung Galaxy Note[1]
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Display
6.3 inches, Super AMOLED, HDR10, 1440x2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~521 ppi density)[2]
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Platform OS
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)[2]
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CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEA; Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China[2]
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GPU
Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEA; Adreno 540 - USA & China[2]
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Memory RAM
6 GB[2]
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Internal Storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB; UFS 2.1[2]
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Battery
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable; 15W wired, QC2; Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)[2]
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Protection
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)[2]
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Stylus
S Pen[3]
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Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band; Bluetooth 5.0; NFC; USB Type-C 3.1[2]
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Display
6.3 inches, Super AMOLED, HDR10, 1440x2960 pixels[2]
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RAM
6 GB[2]
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Battery
3300 mAh, non-removable, 15W wired charging[2]
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Water Resistance
IP68 (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)[2]
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Stylus
S Pen with Screen Off memo, Live Message[3]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 2017-08-23announced[2]

    Announced on 2017-08-23.

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
N950F——Single SIM model for Europe and Australia.gsmarena.com[2]
N950FD——Global dual SIM model for Europe, LATAM, Brazil, and Australia.gsmarena.com[2]
N950U/U1——USA model.gsmarena.com[2]
N950W——Canada model.gsmarena.com[2]
N9500——China model.gsmarena.com[2]
N950N——South Korea model.gsmarena.com[2]
SM-N950F——Single SIM for Europe, Australiagsmarena.com[2]
SM-N950FD——Global Dual SIMgsmarena.com[2]
SM-N950U——USA modelgsmarena.com[2]
SM-N950U1——USA unlocked modelgsmarena.com[2]
SM-N950W——Canada modelgsmarena.com[2]
SM-N9500——China modelgsmarena.com[2]
SM-N950N——South Korea modelgsmarena.com[2]
SC-01K——Japan modelgsmarena.com[2]
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Frequently asked questions

What operating system does the Galaxy Note 8 run at launch and to which version is it upgradable?

The Galaxy Note 8 runs Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) at launch and is upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie).[2]

What are the display specifications of the Galaxy Note 8?

The Galaxy Note 8 has a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels.[2]

What storage and memory configurations are available for the Galaxy Note 8?

The Galaxy Note 8 is available with 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB of internal storage and 6GB of RAM.[2]

What camera system does the Galaxy Note 8 have?

The Galaxy Note 8 has a dual rear camera setup with a 12 MP wide-angle lens and a 12 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8 MP front camera with autofocus.[2]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the Galaxy Note 8 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Galaxy Note 8 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • The process node or technology generation of the Galaxy Note 8 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Galaxy Note 8 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer

  • No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the Galaxy Note 8 are on record.

    Answerable by: university cleanroom staff or an OEM application specialist

Sources & citations

Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
  2. [2]gsmarena.com — gsmarena.comgsmarena.com
  3. [3]tomsguide.com — tomsguide.comtomsguide.com
  4. [4]Galaxy Note8 | Samsung Mobile Press — samsungmobilepress.comsamsungmobilepress.com
  5. [5]Amazon.com: Samsung Galaxy Note 8, 64GB, Midnight Black - Fully Unlocked (Renewed) : Cell Phones & Accessories — amazon.comamazon.com
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