Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Note 8: A Comprehensive Review

In this article, we will delve into the details of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and compare it to its predecessor, the Galaxy Note fan edition. We'll explore what's new, what's different, and what sets these two devices apart.

Design: A Similar yet Distinctive Look

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and the Galaxy Note fan edition share a typical Samsung design with glass on the front and back, and a metal frame wrapping around the sides. Both are IP 68 certified, ensuring they can withstand the elements. The main difference lies in their design; the Note 8 has a more angular and square shape compared to the fan Edition's rounder body. Despite this, both devices feel similar in the hand, with the Note 8 offering a slightly grippier texture due to its sharper body line.

In terms of screen size, the Note 8 boasts a larger 6.3-inch display compared to the fan Edition's 5.7 inches. However, what sets the Note 8 apart is its aspect ratio, which features an 18.5:9 configuration, providing more pixels due to its wider and narrower screen. The Super AMOLED technology used in both devices ensures vibrant colors and high contrast ratios. Interestingly, despite the slightly larger screen size, the two phones are practically the same widthwise due to their thinner bezels.

Fingerprint Sensor: A Change for the Better

The Galaxy Note fan Edition is the last device from Samsung to feature a front-facing fingerprint sensor, but with the Note 8's thinner bezels, this has become an issue. As a result, Samsung had to relocate the fingerprint sensor to the back, placing it next to the camera. This is not ideal, but users still have alternative secure unlocking methods like the iris scanner and facial recognition.

The S-Pen: An Evolution

From a technical standpoint, the S-Pen on the Note 8 has undergone minimal changes compared to its predecessor on the fan Edition. The pen still features a clickable top, ballpoint tip, and an improved screen-off memo feature that allows users to edit notes more easily. The new Live Messaging feature is another exciting addition, enabling users to send custom GIFs or doodles. This new feature is both fun and useful, allowing for creative expression.

Software Experience: Similar yet Enhanced

The software experience on the Note 8 is remarkably similar to its predecessor's fan Edition, with Samsung's Software Experience atop Android Nougat and their AI assistant, Bixby, integrated seamlessly. The only notable difference lies in the presence of a dedicated Bixby button on the Note 8, which is absent on the fan Edition.

Camera: A Significant Improvement

The camera on the Galaxy Note 8 has undergone significant changes compared to its predecessor's single 12-megapixel sensor with optical image stabilization on the fan Edition. The Note 8 boasts two 12-megapixel sensors with optical image stabilization, allowing users to optically zoom in by 2x and engage in interesting depth effects post-capture. This marked improvement is a testament to Samsung's commitment to innovation.

Performance: A Boost

Under the hood, the Note 8 features the Snapdragon 835 processor and 6 gigabytes of RAM, a significant upgrade from its predecessor's 4 gigabytes on the fan Edition. In contrast, the fan Edition comes with Samsung's own Exynos 88-90 processor but without a Snapdragon counterpart.

Battery Life: A Questionable Concern

Despite boasting more powerful specs, including a larger 3300 milliamp hour battery, the Note 8 still poses questions regarding its battery life. This is especially concerning given its massive 6.3-inch screen and high-performance capabilities. It remains to be seen how Samsung will address this issue.

Conclusion: A New Era for the Galaxy Note

As we conclude our review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, it's clear that while some aspects remain unchanged from its predecessor, others have undergone significant improvements. With its improved camera, enhanced software experience, and powerful performance, the Note 8 stands as a compelling option for those seeking a premium Android device.

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"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwhat's up guys lon here from Android 40 and we're taking a quick look at the brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and comparing it to the Galaxy Note fan edition to give you the best representation of what's new what's different and what's better on this year's model over the fan Edition which is technically last year's model kicking things off with the design the note 8 and fan Edition features your typical Samsung design with glass on the front and back and a metal frame wrapping around the sides both are IP 68 certified and the only difference here is the note is much more Square and angular versus the fan Edition which has a rounder body otherwise they feel very similar in the hand but the note 8 is a little more grippy with a sharper body line the note 8 has a larger 6.3 inch screen over the 5.7 inch of the fan Edition but both are vibrant and contrasting with the Super AMOLED technology and have quad HD resolutions but the note 8 has more pixels because of the 18 and a half by 9 aspect ratio you would think the over half an inch increase in screen size would make the note 8 a lot bigger but because of the taller and narrower screen and the super thin bezels of the note 8 the two phones are practically the same width wise and the only real difference is the note 8 is a little bit taller the Galaxy Note fan Edition is the last galaxy device to feature a front-facing fingerprint sensor but with the thinner bezels of the note 8 this means that Samsung had to move the fingerprint sensor to the back unfortunately it's still in the same awkward place next to the camera as it was on the s8 but you still have other secure unlocking methods like the iris scanner and facial recognition as an alternative from a technical standpoint not a whole lot has changed with the s-pen from the fan addition to the note 8 it still has the same clickable top the same ballpoint tip and the only real change that Samstag is made with the s-pen is through the software the screen off memo has been improved to make them easier to edit and now supports up to a hundred pages of notes there's also a new live messaging feature that lets you send custom gifs or gifts that you wrote or drew and it's pretty fun to use the rest of the software experience is pretty identical you've got Samsung software experience on top of Android nougat and both features Samsung's AI assistant called vixx B but the difference is you have the dedicated Bigsby button on the note 8 which you don't get on the fan edition what the camera Samsung's made a pretty drastic change from the fan edition to the note 8 the fan edition comes with a standard single 12 megapixel sensor at F 1.7 and optical image stabilization which is proven to take some fantastic photos and still is a great camera to have in 2017 over on the note 8 Samsung has doubled down on the cameras with two 12 megapixel sensors optical image stabilization on both lenses and gives you the ability to optically zoom in by 2x and do interesting depth effects so you can alter after the fact inside the note 8 features the snapdragon 835 processor and bumps up the ram to 6 gigabytes which is a huge jump from the 4 gigabytes of RAM on the fan addition the fan Edition also comes with Samsung's own Exynos 88-90 with no Snapdragon counterpart since this was not released in the States the battery capacity on the note 8 is a 3300 milliamp hour battery which is only marginally larger than the 3200 milliamp hour battery on the fan Edition it's pretty clear that Samsung is still playing it safe after what happened last year so let's hope that Samsung has done some software trickery to help with the battery life on the note 8 because 3300 milliamp hours doesn't sound all that comforting on a phone with huge specs and a massive 6.3 inch screen but what do you guys think of the Galaxy Note 8 and how it compares to the famishing do you think Samsung has made enough changes or do you think they could have done more let us know down in the comments section below and as always if you enjoyed this video please give it thumbs up we definitely appreciate it subscribe to the channel which is also down below and hit that notification bell while you're at it so you don't miss out on future videos and check us out on social media instagram twitter snapchat google+ all that good stuff will be linked down below and as always check the website as well and Jordan 30.com because we are your source for all things Android\n"