As has been the case year after year, the Galaxy Note 8's specs expectedly follow the Galaxy S8 and S8+ from earlier this year — plus a couple key changes, of course. The new Note is built on the same general platform as the Galaxy S8+, with the same hardware features, processor options, storage and screen resolution. It's also only slightly larger than the Galaxy S8+, but with the addition of an S Pen it also has a smaller battery.
Here are all of the specs you need to know and care about in the Galaxy Note 8.
Category | Spec |
---|---|
Operating system | Android 8.0 Oreo Samsung Experience 9.0 |
Display | 6.3-inch Super AMOLED, 2960x1440 |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or Samsung Exynos 8895 |
Storage | 64GB (U.S.) 128/256GB (international) |
Expandable | microSD up to 256GB |
RAM | 6GB |
Rear camera 1 | 12MP f/1.7, Dual Pixel auto focus, OIS |
Rear camera 2 | 12MP f/2.4 telephoto, auto focus, OIS |
Front camera | 8MP f/1.7, auto focus |
Connectivity | 802.11ac Wi-Fi, MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 LE |
Charging | USB-C, Fast charging Qi wireless Powermat wireless |
Battery | 3300mAh |
Water resistance | IP68 rating |
Security | One-touch fingerprint sensor Iris scanner Samsung KNOX |
Dimensions | 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm 195 g |
Colors | Black, Orchid Grey, Deep Sea Blue (U.S.) Black, Orchid Grey, Maple Gold, Deep Sea Blue (international) |
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