Illustrated image of Galaxy Note874.8 mm8.6 mm162.5 mm
Galaxy Note8
Dimensions: 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm
Weight: 195 g
Illustrated image of S pen5.8 mm4.2 mm108.3 mm
S Pen
Dimensions: 108.3 x 5.8 x 4.2 mm
Weight: 2.8 g
Display
Galaxy Note8
6.3" Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (2960 x 1440)
521 ppi
*Infinity Display: a near bezel-less, full-frontal glass, edge-to-edge screen.
*Default resolution is Full HD+ and can be changed to Quad HD+ (WQHD+) in Settings.
*Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners.
S Pen
S Pen
Pressure levels: 4096
Pen Tip diameter: 0.7 mm
IP68
Live message
Samsung Notes
Screen off memo
Smart select
Screen write
Translate
Bixby Vision
Glance
Magnify
Camera
Camera
Front
8MP AFF1.7 aperturePixel size: 1.22µmSensor size: 1/3.6"Sensor ratio: 4:3FOV: 80° Selective Focus Wide selfie
Rear
Dual cameraDual OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)Optical zoom at 2XDigital zoom up to 10XLive focusDual Capture
Front/Rear
HDR (High Dynamic Range)Virtual shotMotion photoFiltersLive stickersStampsGrid lineLocation tagsTimerQuick launchVoice control
*Voice control is available for some languages.
Illustrated image rear view of Galaxy Note8
Telephoto camera
Resolution: 12MP AF
Pixel size: 1.0µm
Sensor size: 1/3.6"
Sensor ratio: 4:3
FOV: 45°
F.No (aperture): F2.4
Wide-angle camera
Resolution: Dual pixel 12MP AF
Pixel size: 1.4µm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Sensor ratio: 4:3
FOV: 77°
F.No (aperture): F1.7
Pro mode
Panorama
Slow motion
Hyperlapse
Food mode
Save as RAW file
Video
Recording
4K video recording at 30 fps
1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
720p HD video recording at 30 fps
VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization)
Optical zoom at 2X
Digital zoom up to 10X
High CRI LED flash
Slow motion video support for 720p at 240 fps
Hyperlapse video with stabilization
Continuous autofocus video
Face detection
Tracking AF
Take 9-megapixel still photos while recording 4K video
Playback zoom
Video location tags
Performance
AP
Octa-core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad), 64-bit, 10nm processor
Octa-core (2.35GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad), 64-bit, 10nm processor
*May differ by country and carrier.
Memory
6GB RAM (LPDDR4)
64/128/256GB
*May differ by country and carrier.
*User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the device features. Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed.
Network
& Connectivity
LTE Cat.16
*May differ by markets and mobile operators.
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM
Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)
*Galileo and BeiDou coverage may be limited. BeiDou may not be available for certain countries.
Expandable
Memory
& SIM Card
Single SIM model: one nano SIM and one microSD slot (can hold a microSD card up to 256GB)
Dual SIM model: one nano SIM and one Hybrid slot (can hold a microSD card up to 256GB or a nano SIM card)
*May differ by markets and mobile operators.
OS
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Audio
Ultra High Quality Audio Playback
UHQ 32-bit & DSD support
PCM: Up to 32 bits
DSD: DSD64/128
*DSD64 and DSD128 playback can be limited depending on the file format.
Audio playback format
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DSF, DFF, APE
*Some files may not be supported depending on codec used.
Bluetooth
Dual Audio: connect two Bluetooth devices to the Galaxy Note8 to play audio through the two devices simultaneously.
*The two connected devices may exhibit a slight difference in sound output.
Scalable Codec: Bluetooth connection is stable even with ambient radio frequency interferences.
*Available only for certain accessories made by Samsung.
Recording
Recording quality is improved with the High AOP Mic that mitigates distortion in noisy environments.
*AOP: Acoustic Overload Point
Bundled Earphones
Pure sound By AKG
Hybrid canal type
2way Dynamic Unit
Video
Video Playback Formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
*Some files may not be supported depending on codec used.
TV Connection
Wireless: Smart View (Miracast 1080p at 30 fps, mirroring support available for devices supporting Google Cast)
With cable: supports DisplayPort over USB type-C. Supports video out when connecting via DisplayPort cable (DisplayPort 4K 60 fps)
Water
Resistance
IP68
*Galaxy Note8 and S Pen are rated IP68, meaning they are both protected against dust ingress and are water resistant. Water resistance rating is based on test conditions of submersion in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.
Battery
Battery capacity
3300mAh
Battery Life
MP3 playback (AOD on): up to 47 hrs
MP3 playback (AOD off): up to 74 hrs
Video playback: up to 16 hrs
Talk time: up to 22 hrs
Internet use (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs
Internet use (3G): up to 12 hrs
Internet use (4G): up to 13 hrs
*Data based on devices released in Europe. Actual results may vary depending on usage and environmental factors.
Charging
Fast Charging on wired and wireless
Wireless charging compatible with WPC and PMA
Sensors
& Buttons
Sensors
Iris sensorPressure sensorAccelerometerBarometerFingerprint sensorGyro sensor Geomagnetic sensor Hall sensorHR sensorProximity sensorRGB light sensor
Buttons
On/Off keyVolume keyBixby key
Security
Authentication
Lock type: pattern, PIN, password
Biometrics lock type: Iris Scanner, Fingerprint Scanner, Face Recognition
Security
Knox protection: real-time device monitoring and protection
Virus, malware prevention (Powered by McAfee)
Secure Folder: a secure space on the device to keep content such as apps, photos, movies, and files private using either iris scanning or fingerprint scanning.
Payment
Samsung Pay
Credit & debit cards: supports MST/NFC
Membership cards
Gift cards
Transit cards
Reward point service
*Available in selected countries. Supported payment solutions and available features may vary by country.
Intelligence
Bixby
Press the Bixby button to go to Bixby Home, or press and hold it to
interact with Bixby using voice.
Talk
See
Recommend
Remind
*Some Bixby features may not be available depending on country, region, or language.
Customization
Edge Screen
Edge panels: Apps edge, People edge, Smart select, Reminder, Tasks edge, Quick tools, Clipboard edge, Device maintenance, Weather, Calendar
Edge lighting
AOD
(Always On Display)
AOD content
Choose from a variety of clock designs and information.
Clock: Digital clock, Analogue clock, World clock, and Edge clock (option to choose color and wallpaper.)
Active clock (with second hand)
Calendar
Image: select an image from Gallery or Smart Select and set it as wallpaper for the AOD screen.
Other settings: set custom text, date, battery level, app notifications, and song information.
Face Widgets
Experience different widgets on the AOD screen by double-tapping the clock area.
Pin to AOD
Pin text and images you wish to remember to the AOD screen. The pinned memo can be easily viewed or deleted.
You can pin a memo to the AOD screen using Reminder and Share via.
AOD Themes
Download AOD-exclusive themes from Theme Store.
Decorate your AOD screen with various themes.
Samsung
Themes
Themes are sets of wallpaper, icons, and other design details available to download to the Galaxy Note8.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Features
To continue making our technology accessible to everyone, Samsung has developed and applied a variety of technical solutions. With solutions for vision, hearing, dexterity, and interaction, people with disabilities can easily use technology and take advantage of new and exciting features.
Voice Assistant: screen reader for people who are blind or visually impaired
High contrast theme, font, and keyboard: get a higher contrast on the screen, text, and the keyboard
Magnifier window: enlarge part of the screen with magnified window
Magnifier widget: use the rear camera as a magnifying glass
Color adjustment: color correction setting for color vision deficiency
Sound detector: detects the sounds of the doorbell or a baby crying for hearing-impaired users
Flash notification: notify events such as calls, texts, and the alarm with rear camera flashes or blinks on the screen
Sound balance: adjust the left and right volume
Mono audio: switch from Stereo to Mono audio
Universal switch: set custom switches and use them to control the features on your phone
Assistant menu: allow better control of the device for people with reduced dexterity
Direction lock: substitute password or pattern with a directional combination to unlock the phone. The combination is set by swiping in a series of four to eight directions
Direct access: shortcut to accessing various accessibility features via hardware keys
In the box
Galaxy Note8
Device with S Pen
USB cable
Earphone
Ejection pin
USB power adaptor
USB connector (USB type-C)
Micro USB connector
Pen nibs
Tweezer
Case
Quick start guide
*Actual components may vary by country or region.
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