Release date
Samsung's traditionally launches a new Note flagship each year at the IFA tech show in Berlin, which suggests that the Galaxy Note 8 will make its debut in early-September 2017. However, some reports are pointing to a launch on 26 August, in a bid to beat the iPhone 8 to market.
Samsung's traditionally launches a new Note flagship each year at the IFA tech show in Berlin, which suggests that the Galaxy Note 8 will make its debut in early-September 2017. However, some reports are pointing to a launch on 26 August, in a bid to beat the iPhone 8 to market.
During its Q1 2017 earnings call, Samsung confirmed that it would launch a second flagship during the second half of the year, no doubt a nod to the Galaxy Note 8.
Price
Rumour has it that, much like the iPhone 8, the Galaxy Note 8 could be Samsung's first smartphone to break the $1,000 (around £920) barrier.
Rumour has it that, much like the iPhone 8, the Galaxy Note 8 could be Samsung's first smartphone to break the $1,000 (around £920) barrier.
Specs and news- 6.3in 3840x2160 Super AMOLED curved Infinity Display with 18.5:9 ratio
- S Pen support
- Improved iris scanner
- Screen embedded fingerprint scanner
- Built-in 'Bixby' AI assistant
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip, 6GB RAM
- Vertical dual lens rear-facing camera
- USB-C connectivity, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- IP68 certification
- 64GB build-in storage, microSD expansion
- Fast charging, wireless charging support
- S Pen support
- Improved iris scanner
- Screen embedded fingerprint scanner
- Built-in 'Bixby' AI assistant
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip, 6GB RAM
- Vertical dual lens rear-facing camera
- USB-C connectivity, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- IP68 certification
- 64GB build-in storage, microSD expansion
- Fast charging, wireless charging support
Latest news6/7/17: An official-looking image of the Galaxy Note 8 (below) has been shared in a Facebook post by Vietnamese gadget blogger Tùng Hà. If accurate, expect the Note 8 to feature a frustratingly-positioned fingerprint scanner on its rear, alongside a dual camera set up. The image, which matches up to previous renders, also seems to confirm that the handset will feature a near edge-to-edge display like its Galaxy S8 sibling.
Source : https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2479542/galaxy-note-8-specs-release-date-price-official-looking-image-leaks
