Samsung Galaxy Note 8: 8 best alternatives!

2017 was a year rich in innovations, especially in the smartphone market. Ten years after the first iPhone, manufacturers have introduced new standards such as the dual photo sensor or the 18:9 display.

Among this year’s flagships, the Galaxy Note 8 is arguably one of the best. Especially the design is successful, the screen is magnificent, powerful and the camera is remarkable. In use, the S-Pen stylus is a terrific tool for users who make their smartphone a true colleague.

The only problem is that the Galaxy Note 8 costs more than 1000 Euros. A very high price that exceeds a symbolic limit. As such, the newest product in Samsung’s range is not for every budget. The good news is other models pleasantly surprised us in 2017 and have become excellent alternatives to the Galaxy Note 8. We have selected 8 smartphones that can seduce you.

Samsung Galaxy S8+

We stay in the same cream. One of the best alternatives to the Galaxy Note 8 at the end of 2017 is its older brother, the Galaxy S8+. The Korean performed well during the presentation of the new top of the range at the beginning of the year. The differences between the S8+ and Note 8 are subtle. Only the absence of a pen can offend fans of the genre. But overall they are almost the same.

One detail will probably catch your attention: Galaxy S8+ is much more affordable. Launched at €909 in May 2017, the S8+ has seen its price drop within months. At the end of 2017, about 600 Euros are available for the best offers. Suffice to say this is a serious alternative.

LG V30

The LG V30 was desired but has been on the market since early December 2017. And it was worth the wait. This is the first time LG has launched a model from the V series in France. The V30 is a smartphone without compromise. It embodies all the standards of 2017 (dual photo sensors, 18:9 OLED screen, glass design, wireless charging). Very complete, competing with the best on the market. In fact, it is one of the top three smartphones of 2017 in our opinion.

Audiophiles will find the perfect smartphone in the LG V30. Equipped with a Quad-DAC developed by SABER (audio reference) In partnership with Bang & Olufsen (another reference), the V30 is by far the best smartphone for listening to music. Bonus: 150 Euro worth of B&O headphones are provided. Marketed at 899 euros, the LG V30 is expensive, but remains more complete and more affordable than the Note 8.

HTC U11+

The sneakily announced HTC U11+ is a variant of the excellent HTC U11. The main innovation of the U11+ is its screen, which converts to 18:9 format. For the rest, it’s a very good smartphone in many ways. Its design is attractive, it’s powerful, its camera is among the best on the market, and it’s one of the best smartphones for audio (2nd right after the LG V30).

Suffice it to say that this HTC U11+ is a serious alternative to the Galaxy Note 8. Sold for 799 euros, much more affordable More than Samsung’s smartphone. The only issue is it was announced for December 2017 but not yet released at the time of writing these lines.

But if you want a serious competitor to the HTC-branded Note 8, A great alternative at the U11. Launched at the beginning of the year, the vehicle is more or less the same as the U11+. You will have to agree to do without the 18:9 screen. But the price is much more affordable. You can find it for around 500 euros.

Huawei Mate 10 Pro

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is undoubtedly the most innovative smartphone of 2017. The world’s newest #3 model, the first to integrate artificial intelligence. As we noted in our testing, the sensations in use are unique. You should use it to find out.

Apart from this great innovation, The Huawei Mate 10 Pro includes everything the brand knows how to do best : high-end Kirin 970 processor, 6 GB of RAM, excellent (and original) design, dual Leica photo sensors and unmatched autonomy. Its price of 799 euros will certainly convince you.

Razer Phone

Razer is a well-known brand among video gamers. The brand, which specializes in computers and hardware for gamers, entered the smartphone market in 2017 with the Razer Phone. And this first step is quite successful. Not surprisingly, the smartphone was created to optimize the mobile gaming experience. It is therefore logically very powerful (Snapdragon 835 + 8 GB RAM) and has a unique display on the market with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz.

Sound has also been particularly studied. Dolby Atmos and THX compatible speakers. When placed on the front, they offer unparalleled immersion for both gaming and any multimedia use. Finally, it is one of the models that offers the best autonomy on the market. All in a simple and very elegant design. Its price of 750 euros makes it an excellent alternative to the Galaxy Note 8 for gamers.

OnePlus 5T

Smartphone of the year 2017. Not the best at every level, but excellent in every way. The OnePlus 5T is the most consistent smartphone of 2017. First of all, because it embodies all the standards of the year: 18: 9 screen, dual photo sensors, elegant design. It’s also one of the most powerful smartphones on the market, offering the best battery life right now. The fast charging system is also the fastest on the market.

All these assets, the Galaxy Note 8 can also boast of having them. But not for 500 Euros. Because the OnePlus 5T has all this technology twice the price To the newest pinnacle of Samsung’s range. KO’s victory.

Honor Skin 10

Honor View 10 is the surprise of December 2017. Introduced at the same time as the Honor 7X (a mid-range model), the View 10 is the brand’s debut in early 2018. One of the best alternatives to Galaxy Note 8. The Honor View 10 has the same advantages as the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, except for a few details. We can even call it the Huawei Mate 10 for France.

In the program: 18:9 screen, dual photo sensors, premium design and, above all, artificial intelligence from Huawei. Honor View 10, which will go on sale on January 8, will be available for 499 euros. That’s why it’s also half the price of the Galaxy Note 8.

Blackberry

Some may be surprised to find the Blackberry KEYone in this ranking. The Canadian smartphone designed by TCL is far from having a technical sheet comparable to the Galaxy Note 8. Its camera is less good, its screen less beautiful and much less powerful. However, like the Note 8, the Blackberry KEYone is quite interesting for professional use.

It may not be the strongest, but it is powerful enough to meet everyone’s needs. KEYone is a Blackberry under Android in an almost pure version. Reconnects with the values ​​of the brand: design, autonomy and… physical keyboard. The Canadian developed a unique physical keyboard that can also function as a trackpad. The fingerprint reader is located under this keyboard.

Blackberry is also security. With DTek, the brand is integrating the most secure system currently available for a consumer smartphone. Daily, For professional use, Blackberry KEYone is the perfect alternative To the Galaxy Note 8 and the S-Pen stylus. An original and affordable choice, as at the end of 2017 it is possible to find the Blackberry KEYone for between 400 and 500 euros.