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GSMArena team, 16 September 2017

Samsung Galaxy Note8 review Comments

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  • AnonD-705746
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  • 05 Oct 2017

I cannot find anywhere a setting to change video recording compression to HEVC. I have a US Note Snapdragon version on T-Mobile.

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    • Imperator Neubaticus
    • sxr
    • 03 Oct 2017

    Anonymous, 27 Sep 2017This could be one of the most advanced phones ever. But regarding looks... the S8+ (not the s8... moreI for one prefer the note8's design over the s8+'s. The boxier and taller build suits me just fine.

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      • Alex
      • srr
      • 27 Sep 2017

      TCool, 26 Sep 2017Update the OS.Did a reboot
      Untill now everything works fine

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        • Anonymous
        • uux
        • 27 Sep 2017

        This could be one of the most advanced phones ever. But regarding looks... the S8+ (not the s8 which is good looking but a bit narrow looking-overall, for my taste) still trumps the note 8 for me. Look at the picture of the s8+ on the conclusion page of this review. It is so joyously beautiful :) Not just me quite a few other people like the s8+ design over the current note design.

        So I hope samsung keeps the above design for the S9+ series too while keeping this design for the next note. (as some people seem to like this design more than that ). I hope they dont mix up both the designs. Two slightly different design languages for two different phone lines to keep both the camps happy :). If they want to make a completely bezel less phone for the S9 series i hope they make a different phone for it. Like a 6.4 or even a 6.6 inch phone? (because a 6.6 inch phone with the two top bezels even as thin as the bezels the s8 series phones have now.... could be 'very tall' and unwieldy for a lot of people).

        Apple made two different designs for different phone sizes of the same phone line, so why shouldnt (or cant?) samsung?

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          • TCool
          • Nyj
          • 27 Sep 2017

          AnonD-703569, 26 Sep 2017I have had mobile phones since my first was hard wired into my car and the handset on a bungee... moreYou should tried the face recognition unlock. It is really fast.

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            • AnonD-703569
            • SwG
            • 26 Sep 2017

            I have had mobile phones since my first was hard wired into my car and the handset on a bungee wire. NOKIA to IPHONE to ANDROIDS including Note 4. Note 8 is outstanding, holding the phone in my left and using my index figure with the fingerprint sensor is way, way easier and more practical then previous home button sensors - more often than not a two handed operation. The screen, the camera, the functionality, all eclipse any phone I have owned before. Cost is not an issue for me I could buy the latest iPhone as well but it doesn't come close to the Note 8. Thinking about getting one, don't hesitate, it is simply the best phone ever produced.

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              • TCool
              • 7Pw
              • 26 Sep 2017

              Alex, 26 Sep 2017Since this morning Whatsapp and Messenger Chat are crasshing Anyone knows why? Update the OS.

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                • Alex
                • pB%
                • 26 Sep 2017

                Since this morning
                Whatsapp and Messenger Chat are crasshing
                Anyone knows why?

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                  • sEA
                  • 26 Sep 2017

                  AnonD-327936, 17 Sep 2017A shame Samsung bundle so much unnecessary bloatware: Microsoft apps, Amazon and others. Not good.Uninstall them. Done.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • krW
                    • 24 Sep 2017

                    AnonD-166214, 23 Sep 2017The note 8 is a beast but 2 bad things I dislike, 6 gb ram???? Don't think so, go to settings ... moreI'm not trying to say it's perfect, but at least pick factual things. It has 6gb of ram and finally keeps every app loaded pretty much.
                    And the battery life should have been way more, but is surprisingly great still

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                      • AnonD-166214
                      • 4S0
                      • 23 Sep 2017

                      The note 8 is a beast but 2 bad things I dislike, 6 gb ram???? Don't think so, go to settings than device maintenance click clear or fix, still shows 2.4 gb??? It's only 4 or less, also the battery is terrible life...otherwise ok.on a scale 1 to 10, 10 the best I give it a 7..

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                        • AnonD-485659
                        • qG3
                        • 23 Sep 2017

                        For those stating the note 8 doesn't reach 1200 nits of max brightness under direct sunlight. It actually does but it's based on the battery percentage level of the device and how bright the sun is shining on the device. Samsung has specifically implemented a software mechanism of only allowing certain brightness levels at certain battery percentages and certain lighting conditions.

                        That's why you see different sites reporting different numbers. Displaymate tests their devices on the brightness sunlight possible or under conditions that simulate this type of brightness.

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                          • AnonD-98399
                          • TKb
                          • 23 Sep 2017

                          TCool, 20 Sep 2017Ok go for Lenovo Vibe P1 with whooping 5000mAh battery.i have Lenovo P1 already 2 years , still in Good Condition . good phone. but bluetooth connection is downside. S615 might also the problem. more than 1 task , the typing start sluggish.
                          4000mah is minimum for now day phone.

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                            • ALPHABOY17
                            • nDV
                            • 23 Sep 2017

                            Anon, 23 Sep 2017The phone can't even fit in your jeans pocket. IAfter seeing samsungs with 6 inches all the way. 4.7 is tiny wtf. 4.7 inch only iphone and sony. And yes even with big bezels, it feels like iphone 6 has a bigger screen than galaxy a3 2017. Weird, I know.

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                              • Anon
                              • myv
                              • 23 Sep 2017

                              The phone can't even fit in your jeans pocket. I

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                                • Anonymous
                                • qkG
                                • 22 Sep 2017

                                lie, 21 Sep 2017GSM arena review showed at auto 860 nits check the review. And even when gsm showed the high maximum brightness that can be achieved others couldn't on their devices

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                                  • lie
                                  • ssd
                                  • 21 Sep 2017

                                  AnonD-72449, 21 Sep 2017It does go up to 1200 nits. The Galaxy Note 5 could go up to 860 nits and did well in direct s... moreGSM arena review showed at auto 860 nits check the review.

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                                    • TCool
                                    • 7Pk
                                    • 21 Sep 2017

                                    AnonD-72449, 21 Sep 2017This may be the only phone on the market that is truly worth 1,000 dollars if you really think... more$890 only.

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                                      • AnonD-72449
                                      • s1S
                                      • 21 Sep 2017

                                      Lie, 21 Sep 2017So display mate mentioned that note 8 can go up to 1200 nits with autobrghtiness what a lie kn... moreIt does go up to 1200 nits. The Galaxy Note 5 could go up to 860 nits and did well in direct sunlight. The S8 goes up to 1000. So the new Note 8 can easily go up to 1200. Many reviewers say it's perfectly visible in broad day light which i believe.

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                                        • AnonD-72449
                                        • s1S
                                        • 21 Sep 2017

                                        This may be the only phone on the market that is truly worth 1,000 dollars if you really think about it. (USA).

                                        It offers all the top of the line specs and basically every feature imaginable, including the dreaded Bixby assistant which most people hate lol. There's not much you won't find on this device.

                                        What really stands out is the beautiful massive 6.3 inch infinity display, optically optimized dual camera set up & S-Pen of course.. all that separates it from the rest in my opinion.

                                        With that being said i did not pay full price for mine. I was able to get someone's email that was a previous Note 7 owner, paid them $40 so i could use it and got the $425 discount. I paid $560 including 1-day shipping and all the goodies they add. (128GB micro sd, and fast wireless charger).

                                        Despite being the best all rounder i can't say if i would of payed full price for it or any other device. I just happened to juice the system and got it for almost half price lol.

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