Here is my take on how the Galaxy Note 8 stands as Samsung’s latest and greatest.Īn interesting fact about the Galaxy Note 8 is that at 6.3-inches, its display is the same size as the screen on the 2013 Samsung Galaxy Mega, a whale of a device with 167.6 x 88 x 8 mm dimensions. To Samsung’s benefit, the Galaxy Note 8 does not speak for the shortcomings of the Galaxy Note 7 and should easily find its own story amid many devices that are transitioning into a new era of design and functionality. The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ released seamlessly in April and were hailed by the public and enthusiast communities.
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My Galaxy S7 Edge has seen better days Photo: Fionna AgomuohĬoming full circle after a tumultuous year, Samsung has long proven that it, in fact, has the chops to recover from a devastating point in its premium device timeline. The device itself is a timeline of all of the manufacturer’s successes and failures between 2015 and now. 15, it showcases a culmination of experiments and lessons, compacted into an understated handheld computer. Next to the Galaxy Note 8, its cracks and smudges scream “I’m not worthy.” As Samsung prepares to release the Galaxy Note 8 to market Sept. I got this device a year ago, but now, it may as well be a Sidekick from the early 2000s - a relic that will soon be heavily discounted and may see its last hurrah during Black Friday.Īn ever faithful companion, my Galaxy S7 Edge has been put through its paces. In comparison to the Galaxy Note 8, my everyday driver, a Galaxy S7 Edge, is minuscule.