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Samsung Galaxy Note8
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Samsung Galaxy Note8

Released: 2017, August 23Price: About 500 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, September

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEA, Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
GPUMali-G71 MP20 - EMEA, Adreno 540 - USA & China
NFCYes
SAR0.61 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
Dual8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF, 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera)
Size6.3 inches, 101.1 cm, 2, (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy Note8
PriceAbout 500 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Video1440p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsMidnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Gray, Deep Sea Blue, Star Pink
ModelsSM-N950F, SM-N950U, SM-N9500, SM-N950U1, SM-N950N, SM-N950W, SC-01K, SM-N950FD
SAR EU0.17 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, September
Weight195 g (6.88 oz)
ChipsetExynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEA, Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.148(sunlight)
SensorsIris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
Charging15W wired, QC2, Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Released2017, August 23
Announced2017, August 23
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Talk timeUp to 22 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 in)
Music playUp to 74 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~521 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 67dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 71dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 201065 (v7), GeekBench: 6784 (v4.4), GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -92.5dB / Crosstalk -93.2dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 89h

Samsung Galaxy Note8 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy Note8 Samsung Galaxy Note8 is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Samsung Galaxy Note8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM with Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEA, Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy Note8 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy Note8?

The Samsung Galaxy Note8 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy Note8 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy Note8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy Note8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy Note8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy Note8.