Samsung Galaxy Note 8 USA Edition (N950U) Specifications Overview

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 USA Edition (model N950U) was released in 2017 as a flagship device featuring a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels. The screen supports HDR10 and has an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD card up to 256GB.

For photography, the Note 8 includes a dual rear camera setup with two 12-megapixel sensors. One is a wide-angle lens with an f/1.7 aperture, and the other is a telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture, enabling 2x optical zoom and optical image stabilization on both lenses. The front camera is an 8-megapixel sensor with an f/1.7 aperture, supporting autofocus.

The device runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box, with Samsung’s custom user interface layered on top. It is indeed powered by a 3,300mAh non-removable battery and supports fast charging via USB Type-C and wireless charging. Connectivity options include LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and GPS. The phone also features an iris scanner, fingerprint sensor located on the rear, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and barometer.

The Galaxy Note 8 supports Samsung’s S Pen stylus, wich includes pressure sensitivity and Bluetooth functionality. The device has IP68 certification for dust and water resistance.Physical dimensions measure 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm, and the weight is approximately 195 grams.