The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has everything of the features of the S8 & S8+ have to offer.Additionally, the galaxy note 8 offer an improved camera with dual-lens and a bigger 6.3 inch screen which is the best in smartphones.And not to forget the S-Pen, which in the right hand could works wonders.Whe Galaxy Note 8 is very competitively priced for Rs 67,900.Having said that Samsung has recently reduced the price of flagship Galaxy S8 and S8+ to Rs 53,990 and Rs 60,990.
With the launch of iPhone 8 and 8+ and the iPhone X, Samsung seems to be well placed to take the command of the flagship market in ndia.This is because the iPhone 8 and the 8+ appear boring while the much talked about iPhone X is too expensive.The Galaxy Note 8 creates a safe space for itself.
Aftr using the Samsung galaxy Note 8 for close to two weeks this is whatwe feel about the phone.
What's Cool?
The Galaxy Note 8 should be seen as a complete device tailor-made to enhance productivity.Of Course,the S-Pen stylus offers an unmatched exerience which even the latest iPhones cannot.Then there's the Samsung Dex. The Galaxy Note 8(or the S8/S8+) can power a big screen with Samsung Dex and work like a PC seemlessly.
The Samsung galaxy Note 8 flaunts a massive 6.3-inch display.Thanksfully,Samsung is now offering a one-time screen replacement
offer this time with the Galaxy Note 8 offers a similar 6.3-inch 18:5:9 aspect ratio infinite display which is protected by corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Sportinga very similar spec sheet when compared to Galaxy S8 or S8+, the galaxy note 8 looks slightly different. This is the first samsung phone to boasts a dual-lens rear camera with optical image stabilisation on both the lens.The dual camera lens module of the Galaxy Note 8 os of two 12 megapixel wide-angle and telephoto sensors-- one with an aperture of f/1.7 and another lens has an aperture of f/2.4. There a dual tone LED-flash as well.
The camera is one of the best in the bussiness.No doubt about that.But that D-SLR like bokeh effect works great onl on human beings and not pets and other objects.Also, with optical image stabilisation both the lens, the video recordings are more stable.On the front, there is an 8 MP selfie camera which will easily please with the results.
Talking about the hardware specifications, the Galaxy note 8 is powered by an octa-core Exynos 8895 processor with 6 GB of RAM. Running Android 7.1 OS,the device offers a hybrid sim amd a micro sd card slot with 4G supports.
The S-Pen sylus is now IP68 water resistance like the device itself. Interestingly, Samsung has redesigned the S-Pen completely to make it looks like a real pen.
When it comes to productivity, you can now takes motes upto 100 pages on the locked screen itself with the S-Pen.You can simply pin the notes or your to-do list on the lock screen itself so, that you forget important tasks.
With the S-Pen now you can creates Live messages, animations, gifs as well. It can be also used for instant translations of any kind kind of text on all indian languages.Texts inside the images can also be translated.
On the security first, there is biometrics like iris scanner, face recognisation with a fingerprint sensor at the back. The device comes with the USB type-c port with 3.5 mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0 and is powered by non-removable 3300 mAh battery. For those unaware Bluetooth 5.0 allow pairing of two bluetooth devices simulateously.Also, Bixby now responds to voice and Samsung Pay make the Note 8 even more attractive.
The galaxy Note 8 will comes with a transparent phone cover and a pair of AKG earphones out of the box. Also, there are usefull adapters like USB Type-C connector and cable for free.
What's not Cool ??
The looks of the galaxy Note 8 does't appeal much when compared to the S8 and S8+ and totally falls flat when placed beside the Apple iPhone X. The galaxy Note 8 looks like a solid rectangulat slab when compared to the curvy Galaxy S8 and S8+.However, the device feels premium and flaunts a solid build. Like the S8 series, the galaxy Note 8 also features the corning Gorilla Glass 5 rear panel. The galaxy Note 8 is tall smartphone can peep out of your trouser pockests. Also, it is slightly heavier than the galaxy S8+ and weights 195 grams.
The battery life of this device is not that great.You can except the battery to last maximum one day with mixed .You can't escape the daily charge cycle with the Galaxy Note 8. Those who haven't used the galaxy S8 and S8+ will take some time to get to the weired placement of the fingerprint scanner.For the Galaxy S8 & S8+ users, the fingerprints scanner on the note 8 feels easier to reach.
Verdict
The Galaxy Note 8 will easily impress you with its performance, display quality, dual lens camera and the S-Pen.Considering the competitors, the galaxy note 8 offers waymore for the price. For the older Galaxy Note 5 users, the new galaxy Note 8 is totally worth the upgrade.But if you're not keen on a big and heavy phone and not sure that stylus then skip the Galaxy Note 8 for the Galaxy S8 or S8+.
If there is any mistakes please let me know on comments sections.
Aman Jaiswal is a 18-year old boy who loves to know about Tech, gadgets and internet. He love to explore the world of Technology.
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