Galaxy Note 8 VS Galaxy Note 7: What has changed at Samsung?

The time has come, the time has come! Finally, we’ll find out if the Galaxy Note 8 is big enough to erase from the collective memory the disaster caused by the Galaxy Note 7’s battery deterioration last year. With an ever higher starting price of 1009 Euros, Samsung’s new phablet shows every interest in providing a great user experience!

With such high expectations from users and the press, the Galaxy Note 8 is more than blown away. The Korean brand, which is priced higher than its rival Apple’s products, should confirm that its phablet has no other premium than its price. You’ll see, the Galaxy Note 8 should be absolutely perfect. Nothing will be forgiven from the Maker.

Galaxy Note 7 VS Galaxy Note 8: technical data sheets

A design that has hardly changed over the years

In terms of the aesthetics of the phablet, we can say that Samsung has not twisted itself. The consistency of its design for several generations has been one of the biggest disappointments of the smartphone. Not being original is also one of our 5 reasons not to buy it! One small difference to note: Galaxy Note 8 is more bezel-less than before!

Once again, Samsung has decided to make the Note 8 a phablet version of the S8. So nothing innovative on this side: fingerprint sensor found behind the smartphone This change, which is more practical than aesthetic, not under the screen as in the Galaxy Note 7, is a part of the smartphone. Infinity Display is bigger than ever. Moreover, the phablet design has nothing new to offer!

Slightly larger AMOLED display than Note 7

One of the most important features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the Infinity Display screen. By moving the fingerprint scanner to the back of the terminal, not below the screen, Samsung manages to glorify its phablet with a 6.3-inch AMOLED display The Galaxy Note 7, on the other hand, had to be content with a 5.7-inch screen.

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Samsung undeniably offers the most effective display. However, keep in mind that it’s only slightly larger than the Galaxy S8+ launched earlier in the year. Does this small change in screen size justify buying a smartphone at 1009 euros when the Galaxy S8 has clearly seen the price drop since its launch? Discover our comparison between these two large format devices.

More dual photo sensors than expected

The main innovation of this Galaxy Note 8 compared to its predecessor this is its dual photo sensor. This is the first time a Samsung-stamped model has been equipped with dual sensors. This decision was motivated by the dual horizontal sensor of the Apple iPhone 7 released last year and the vertical sensor of the upcoming iPhone8 this time around.

As you can see, in the field of photography, the Galaxy Note 8 can easily establish itself as the best of Samsung terminals. If photography is an essential part of a smartphone to you, you might want to consider getting yourself a Galaxy Note 8. A wide-angle lens with f/1.7 apertureand with the otherA telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture!

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Bixby: Samsung’s smart assistant

From a software standpoint, the more or less anticipated major innovation of the Galaxy Note 8 is, Samsung’s smart home assistant: the famous Bixby. Samsung’s voice assistant has managed to get ready for the launch of the Galaxy Note 8, but it still only benefits very limited orders. All their orders are still reserved for Koreans and English speakers. If you are not bilingual, Bixby is not yet ready to support you in your daily work.

about a half disappointment. The arrival of Bixby is indeed a good point in favor of the Galaxy Note 8, but its current limitations may disappoint the user and give the impression that Samsung has screwed up its arrival. Will the current Bixby be available only on the Note 8?a draft that still needs to be revised and then improve? The question is valid.

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Price: annoying issue

Another The big black spot of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, this is the inappropriate starting price of 1009 euros. For comparison, the Galaxy Note 7 was marketed at: a starting price of only 859 euros ! What triggered this sudden and undesirable price increase? For consumers, even the wealthiest, this is a significant increase. This price increase should be justified by the outstanding performance.

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A more modest battery that shouldn’t explode

Samsung chose to limit the battery capacity of its new phablet to avoid another unpleasant surprise in the Galaxy Note series. Her The Note 8 is indeed equipped with a 3300 mAh battery. Galaxy Note 7 is still a 3500mAh battery.

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You can be sure, the autonomy of the device should not suffer Note 8’s internal components of this important measure should allow good energy management of the phone. However, less autonomy is always possible. We will of course find out more in a comprehensive test.

Solution

All in all, Galaxy Note 8 brings undeniable improvements compared to Galaxy Note 7. Strengths? Dual photo sensors and a completely bezel-less 6.3-inch display. If these two points are particularly important to you, the Galaxy Note 8 might convince you, especially if you don’t have a high-end phablet yet.

If you already have a new full-size smartphone like the Galaxy Note 7, the Galaxy Note 8 may not convince you. With a completely insane price and an obvious lack of originality, the manufacturer’s new version can leave you motionless.

So what do you think of the Galaxy Note 8 just hours after Samsung’s announcement? Do you plan to meet this despite the price the brand is showing?

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