Samsung·Flagship · Released Sep 2017
Galaxy Note 8
Samsung’s first dual-camera phone — and the Note that restored trust.
68/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$929
Color · Midnight Black
Display
6.3" QHD+ AMOLED
Chipset
SD 835
Memory
6 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.7
Battery
3,300 mAh
Weight
195 g
AI Snapshot
The Note that rebuilt the line’s reputation.
The Note 8 brought Samsung its first dual camera and steadied the Note line after the Note 7. It is a legacy device today — no 5G, ended support, small battery.
Subscores · 0–100
Display84
Camera74
Performance60
Battery68
Build84
Value62
- Samsung’s first dual-camera phone, both lenses OIS.
- Built-in S Pen and a big Infinity Display.
- IP68, headphone jack and microSD.
- Premium build.
Full specifications
Type
Super AMOLED Infinity Display, 60 Hz
Size
6.3 inches
Resolution
2,960 × 1,440 px (521 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 5
Main
12 MP, f/1.7, OIS
Telephoto
12 MP, f/2.4, 2× optical, OIS
Selfie
8 MP, f/1.7
Video
4K @ 30 fps
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -84.7%
This
322,000
Class avg
2,100,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -75.9%
This
700
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -78.0%
This
1,850
Class avg
8,400
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -90.6%
This
6.0 fps
Class avg
64.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy Note 8 released?
The Galaxy Note 8 was released in Sep 2017.
What is the Galaxy Note 8 screen size and type?
The Galaxy Note 8 has a 6.3" QHD+ AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy Note 8 use?
The Galaxy Note 8 is powered by the SD 835 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy Note 8 have?
The Galaxy Note 8 ships with 6 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy Note 8 battery capacity?
The Galaxy Note 8 has a 3,300 mAh battery.
What is the Galaxy Note 8 main camera?
The Galaxy Note 8 has a 12 MP · f/1.7 main camera.
Does the Galaxy Note 8 have 5G?
The Galaxy Note 8 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Galaxy Note 8 waterproof?
The Galaxy Note 8 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.