Samsung takes Note to the next level with Samsung Galaxy Note8

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KUALA LUMPUR: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd introduced the Galaxy Note8, the next level Note for people who want to do bigger things.

With the Galaxy Note8, consumers get a bigger Infinity Display that fits comfortably in one hand, S Pen to communicate in more personal ways, and Samsung’s best-ever smartphone camera.

“We appreciate the relentless passion of the Note community. They’ve been a constant inspiration to us and we designed the new Note for them,” said DJ Koh, president of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.

“From the Infinity Display to the enhanced S Pen and a powerful Dual Camera, the Galaxy Note8 lets people do things they never thought were possible.”

Samsung first introduced the Note series in 2011. Since then, a community of enthusiasts emerged through their affinity for Note’s signature expansive screen and S Pen. According to Samsung market research, 85 per cent of Note users say they’re proud to show off their Note and recommend it to friends, and 75 per cent say it’s the best phone they’ve ever had.

The Galaxy Note8 has the biggest screen on a Note device, yet its narrow body makes it comfortable to hold in one hand. It is also equipped with a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display.

The Galaxy Note8 features the new App Pair that lets you create a custom pair of apps on the Edge Panel and simultaneously launch two apps with ease.

Its enhanced S Pen unlocks entirely new ways to write, draw, and interact with the phone and communicate with friends. It has a finer tip, improved pressure sensitivity, and more.

The Always On Display allows Galaxy users to stay on top of their notifications without unlocking their phone. With the Galaxy Note8, it’s even more powerful. Screen off memo allows you to take up to one-hundred pages of notes as soon as you remove the S Pen, pin notes to the Always On Display and make edits directly from the Always On Display.

For most consumers, one of the things they look for when purchasing a new device is the camera.

The Galaxy Note8 is the first smartphone with two 12MP rear cameras with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) on both the wide-angle and telephoto lenses.

In Dual Capture mode, both rear cameras take two pictures simultaneously and allow you to save both images; one close-up shot from the telephoto lens and one wide-angle shot that shows the entire background.

The wide-angle lens has a Dual Pixel sensor with rapid Auto Focus, so you can capture sharper, clearer shots even in low-light environments.

The Galaxy Note8 is also equipped with an industry-leading 8MP Smart Auto Focus front-facing camera for sharp selfies and video chats.   Like its predecessors, the new Samsung Galaxy Note8 is also water and dust resistance (IP685) on the device and the S Pen.

The Galaxy Note8 also supports advanced wireless charging capabilities.

Aside from that, it offers a choice of biometric authentication options—including iris and fingerprint scanning. Samsung Knox7 provides defense-grade security at the hardware and software layers and with Secure Folder, keeps your personal and professional data separate.

With 6GB RAM, a 10nm processor, and expandable memory (up to 256GB).

The Galaxy Note8 includes Bixby8, a smarter way to use your phone; as it learns from you, and improves over time, and helps you get more done.

Samsung continues to uphold its commitment to lead the industry in battery safety. The Galaxy Note8’s battery has undergone Samsung’s 8-Point Battery Safety Check—the most rigorous in the industry.

“We have been closely working with Samsung to make meaningful advancements in the science of smartphone quality and safety evaluation. As a result, the Galaxy Note8 has successfully completed a rigorous series of device and battery safety compatibility test protocols.

“We look forward to maintaining our strategic relationship with Samsung and helping ensure device safety for all consumers,” said Sajeev Jesudas, president, UL International.

The Galaxy Note8 will be available starting in mid-September and will be offered in Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Maple Gold and Deepsea Blue.

 

Technical Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Note8

Display: 6.3-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED, 2960×1440 (521ppi)

Camera: Rear – 12MP Dual camera with dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), front – 8MP AF, F1.7

Body: 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6mm, 195g, IP68 (dust and water resistance rating)

S Pen: 5.8 x 4.2 x 108.3mm, 2.8g, IP68

AP: Octa core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad), 64bit, 10nm processor, octa core (2.35GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad), 64bit, 10nm processor

Memory: 6GB RAM/64GB/128GB/256GB

SIM card: Single – one Nano SIM and one MicroSD slot (up to 256GB), hybrid – one Nano SIM and one Nano SIM or one MicroSD slot (up to 256GB)

Battery: 3,300mAh, wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA, fast charging compatible with QC 2.0

OS: Android 7.1.1