It should be noted that devices of the Note line are not considered mass. What is the reason? The manufacturer has created devices that are suitable for lovers of large gadgets who can draw on such devices, and for businessmen who need extensive functionality. In fact, the described devices are electronic notebooks. The kit comes with a stylus. It provides convenient input, you can store it in a special compartment in the phone itself.
Competitors
There are still no direct competitors in the market. Nobody succeeded in creating at least roughly a similar device. And this applies to both software and hardware. Of course, there were attempts from other companies , but all of them failed. Moreover , such devices most often belonged to the budget category, which, as it turned out, played into the hands of manufacturers . Buyers are willing to pay for high-quality assembly and a variety of software.
The new Samsung Note 8 was presented on August 23. The average cost is about $ 850.
Total information
The Note line has become popular quite unexpectedly. Success held high until the fifth generation. After it went into decline, as the manufacturer refused to use memory cards . For owners of previous versions, this was a strong blow. It is worth recalling that the seventh generation technique has become popular due to numerous cases of fire. After the company rethought all values. Already Note 8 follows new trends in the global market. Positioning changed, which affected the price of Samsung Note 8 .
Due to an additional accessory called DeX, the phone can be used as a full-fledged computer.
Design, dimensions, controls
The phone received chopped edges. When used, they do not affect the quality of use , so do not worry . Reviews note that the phone has a number of similar characteristics with the S8 + gadget , which affected the price of Samsung Note 8 . Even if you put them next to notice differences , you will have to look closely. It differs from previous generations in forms. The sizes are almost the same, the difference is a few millimeters. Moreover, these features will not give anyone a chance to say that the phone is too big. It fits perfectly in the palm of your hand; it fits comfortably in your pocket . With one hand , it’s easy to interact with him . The fingerprint sensor was slightly offset, but everything was also on the rear panel. Its location has been changed so that the user does not get dirty in case of a camera failure.
The official characteristics of Samsung Note 8 make it clear that the phone has protection against moisture and water. The "filling" of the device is slightly changed so that the device can withstand falls. Now the gadget will not get cracks, and the liquid will not harm anything.
There is a slot for a memory card and sim. The location of all buttons is standard. The coating structure of the panels has been slightly changed - now they are practically resistant to scratches. The case itself is made of aluminum alloy.
Judging by the characteristics of Samsung Note 8 , the stylus can be inserted into the device only with the desired end, others will not work. The gadget has the usual settings and options. For example, you can write by hand on a locked display and so on . The stylus does not have any changes , when compared with the previous generation.
The iris scanner has undergone some changes . He received a slightly updated software. It works much faster in a dark room , but in the afternoon it works the same as on previous phones . The device has a special learning algorithm, so the more often a person uses this setting, the better it will perform recognition. The face scanner has been enhanced , but still cannot provide maximum security.
Display
The screen received a diagonal of 6.3 inches. This was announced on August 23 - this is the release date of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 . There is practically no difference between this phone and the S8 +. It is convenient to watch movies on this device. Resolution - QuadHD +. The color range was improved, lighting ratings were also added , and sensors were improved. Images are much easier to process; hue profiles are implemented for developers and ordinary users.
In everyday situations, it will be difficult for an ordinary person to notice the difference between the S8 + and Note 8 gadgets . Under different conditions, the matrix of phones behaves differently, and in order to feel all the differences, you need to use the devices constantly. However, for typical situations, under normal conditions, the displays appear the same . But for complex ones, the eighth generation is clearly the winner. Here is the best matrix at the time of the release of the device.
Memory, RAM, Chipset and Performance
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 version for America is equipped with 6 GB of RAM, while for China, as much as 8 GB is provided. Built-in storage has 64 GB, and external drives up to 256 GB are supported. Such characteristics also received only devices manufactured for China. For other countries, phones with support for 128 GB flash drives are available.
For America, the manufacturer supplies gadgets with a Snapdragon 835 processor. A completely different version will come to Russia - Exynos 8895. This customer processor is known by phone S8 / S8 +.
Battery
A review of Samsung Note 8 makes it clear that the phone is equipped with a 3300 mAh battery, it is a lithium- ion type. If we compare it with the S8 + model, the figure is slightly lower, but it copes with many tasks perfectly. If a person uses the technique quite actively, then the phone can last about a day. With a skillful approach and low brightness, this figure can be increased to 2-3 days. It is advisable that for the entire period the screen work no more than 8 hours.
Note 8 is considered a long-lived gadget. There are wireless and fast charging, power saving mode.
Camera
The camera has a 12MP sensor. The technology of work and all kinds of algorithms have been completely improved. Pictures got greater clarity and brightness . They look natural. However, these differences from other generations are too subtle. They will catch the eye only of professional photographers. The release date of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is presented above. Many were waiting for her impatiently to experience the camera.
Due to the fact that there is a second sensor, the manufacturer was able to integrate several shooting modes. This is a response to the idea from the iPhone 7 Plus. The owner can now blur the background, selectively focus the image. Pictures are clear and without a lot of noise, even if they are created in a dark room. This is evidenced by the official characteristics of the Samsung Note 8 . In principle, this feature has always distinguished Samsung from other manufacturers, but it is improved in the described gadget. The second module is not black and white, but ordinary. One matrix is wide-angle, the other is a magnifying one. Due to this, in the dark, high-quality and bright images are obtained.
Of course, there is optical zoom. The increase is carried out by x2. This is enough for everyday use of the camera. Due to the optical type function , the quality of photos does not deteriorate.
It is impossible to say in the Samsung Note 8 review that the camera has become innovative and made a breakthrough. But the following should be noted: in comparison with previous generations, the quality of images has improved markedly. The camera works great in various modes.
How S Pen works and what allows you to do
Many buyers believe that the S Pen is superfluous and unnecessary. Such owners practically do not use the stylus, so they often call it the reason for overpaying for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 . But on the other hand, there are many who like to draw on their own technique . These owners only use the stylus. Naturally , so different buyers will not be able to understand each other , but it should be noted that there are much more artists. A stylus is also useful for children .
The pen allows you to take a quick note on the Samsung Note 8 smartphone . It is called such, since it is possible to write text on the screen without unlocking the device , and it will be saved. This solution is useful for those who often attend meetings and do not carry a regular notebook with them. Similar notes are also allowed to sync with cloud storage. In this case, the screen can be flipped endlessly - there are no restrictions. This was announced during the publication of the characteristics of the Samsung Note 8 .
Another advantage is that you can take a screenshot of the page if it does not fit on the screen.