The technology made a lot of things which are easy to use and they can help the users get some amazing benefits also. If one talk about the field of communication, this can be perfectly seen as the way people exchange the files and communicate to each other has changed to a huge extent. There are many options for effective communication but among all the means the use of cell phone is the most convenient. With the evolution of cell phones, the way of communication is changed a lot. In the initial phase, the call and text were the best options, but with the change of cell phones to smartphones, the way of communication also has changed. That is the reason why a number of cell phone makers are there in the market launching new devices frequently. One of the major players in the market is Samsung.
Samsung is one of the oldest electronic brands, which deal with consumer electronic products. Samsung is basically a Korean company. The brand was found in 1938 by Lee Byung-chul. Samsung is renowned for its products across the globe. Later on it ventured into cell phone arena.Samsung devices were a refreshing change from the Nokia and Motorola mobile phones which were ruling the market then. But it was since the onset of Smartphone era, the brand caught wave in market. Samsung smartphones are technologically advanced and have amazing look. Affordability is yet another factor which has made Samsung a popular brand across the globe.
This time across the company is all set to launch its splendid Smartphone with Samsung Galaxy Note 8. There are many expectations and speculations around Note 8, whichhas just hit the market on 12th September 2017.
With few days left in launch of the phone, let’s have a sneak peek at the specifications and features of the phone:
Display and Screen
The Note is as good as a tablet which comes with a huge 6.3 inch display. It flaunts super AMOLED display with capacitive touchscreen which responds well to Multi-touch. It comes with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels with 522 PPI which is best in the segment. The dimensions of the device are 162.5 mm x 74.8 mm x 8.6 mm. The device weighs around 195 grams. Note 8 obviously weighs more owing to its size which might be a drawback for the same. Hence those who love to have a big screen phone can go for this device.
Some of the features of Note 8 are water resistance and dust proof and Corning Gorilla Glass v5 for optimum protection. It is available in attractive colours of Midnight black, deep sea blue, Maple gold and orchid grey. Hence, those who love to have the device that can help one to have careful use and more colours this is a perfect option.
Software
The device operates on android version 7.1.1 Nougat. It is packed with Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895 chipset along with an excellent Octa core processor 2.3 GHz, Quad core, M2 Mongoose + 1.7 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 which is best in the segment. It offers a whopping 6GB RAM for efficient functioning. With the fast processor, the device also has got good RAM which can help one use various applications quickly.
Camera
The brand is much known for its effective camera result in the market. This model is also provided with some of the excellent camera only. It comes with dual 12MP + 12MP back camera along with CMOS image sensor, F1.7 aperture, optical image stabilisation and LED flash. It offers image resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels.
Other features of the camera includes ISO control, HDR, Exposure compensation, continuous shooting, optical zoom, touch to focus, 10 x digital zoom, face detection and auto flash. Videos can be recorded at 3840 x 2160 @ 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 @ 60 fps and 1280 x 720 @240 fps.
The devices comes with 8 MP front camera with auto focus, f 1.7 aperture and wide angle selfie feature without any flash. For the selfie ofimage lovers, this is a device that can replace the external camera and still have some of the beautiful images. It also offers excellent result for video shooting also.
Storage and Battery
The device comes with an internal storage of 64GB along with an expandable memory of 256 GB. Hence, the storage on this device is not a pain area at all.
The device is powered by 3300 mAhLi-polymer non-removable battery which is said to offer wireless and quick charging along with longer sustainability.
Connectivity Options
The Note 8 supports 2G, 3G and 4G network along with GPRS and EDGE. Wi-fi, Bluetooth, hotspot, GPS, NFC and USB are other connectivity options of the phone. It does not offer micro USB port and FM Radio.
One can also find Fingerprint sensor, light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, barometer and accelerometer along with IRIS scanner and Heart Monitor.
Price
The Samsung galaxy Note 8 price in India is estimated to be around Rs. 64990. This positions the device in high range, directly in competition with iPhone 6 and iPhone 7.
Verdict
Samsung galaxy Note 8 is an ambitious phone from the house of Samsung. There were few issues in the previous device from the Note series hence there is speculation as well as scepticism around Note 8. But overall, the device seems to have a bright future. The attractive curved display is one its unique features. Wireless charging which is only found in iPhone 8, also makes the Note 8 stand apart. Note 8 is also said to be water and dust proof which gives it an edge over others in the segment. The camera and sound are also touted to be one of the best features of the device. As of now, the phone definitely seems worth the price, but only time will speak about it performance.