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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]
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]
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]
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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Announced on 2017-08-23.
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, Australia | gsmarena.com[2] |
| SM-N950FD | — | — | Global Dual SIM | gsmarena.com[2] |
| SM-N950U | — | — | USA model | gsmarena.com[2] |
| SM-N950U1 | — | — | USA unlocked model | gsmarena.com[2] |
| SM-N950W | — | — | Canada model | gsmarena.com[2] |
| SM-N9500 | — | — | China model | gsmarena.com[2] |
| SM-N950N | — | — | South Korea model | gsmarena.com[2] |
| SC-01K | — | — | Japan model | gsmarena.com[2] |
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The Galaxy Note 8 runs Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) at launch and is upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie).[2]
The Galaxy Note 8 has a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels.[2]
The Galaxy Note 8 is available with 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB of internal storage and 6GB of RAM.[2]
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]
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.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Galaxy Note 8 are on record.
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No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the Galaxy Note 8 are on record.
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