Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung · 2017 27.07.2026 · updated 05.09.2026
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (2017) is a budget phone from Samsung. MobileRank rating: 32/100. Performance 32/100, camera 15/100, battery 20/100, display 66/100, portability 56/100.
Faster than 24% of smartphones in AnTuTu
Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
| Display | 6.3" Super AMOLED, 2960x1440, 60Hz |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh · ≈6.0 hrs of active use* |
| Charging | 15W / 15W wireless |
| OS | Android 7.1 |
| Dimensions | 162.5 × 74.8 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 195g |
| NFC | yes |
| Protection | IP68 |
| Launch price | $929 |
* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.
Cameras
| Main | 12MP f/1.7 |
| Telephoto | 12MP |
| Front | 8MP |
Benchmarks
Performance
Overview and verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 combines budget phone-level performance with a basic camera and a compact battery. The overall MobileRank rating is 32/100 (budget phone, 2017). The Samsung Exynos 8895 chipset scores 435,852 in AnTuTu (rated 32/100). Battery capacity is 3300 mAh, charging up to 15W (battery score: 20/100).
Pros
- Wireless charging at 15W
- Optical zoom (12 MP telephoto)
Cons
- Limited performance for demanding games
- Modest camera capabilities
- Small battery (3300 mAh)
- Slow charging (15W)
- High price ($929)
Launch price and where to check today's
This is the launch price. We do not track current retail prices and make no claim about whether today's is higher or lower: check the stores below. Prices vary by store, region, and configuration.
Frequently asked questions
What processor does the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 have?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895 chipset. It scores 435,852 points in AnTuTu.
What is the Samsung Galaxy Note 8's rating?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 scores 32 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 32/100, camera 15/100, battery 20/100, display 66/100, portability 56/100.
How much does the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 cost?
At launch the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 cost $929. We do not track current retail prices. Value for money at launch: 0/100.
What battery does the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 have?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a 3300 mAh battery with 15W charging and 15W wireless charging. Battery score: 20/100.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 worth buying?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has no pronounced profile: its best category is display (66/100), its weakest camera (15/100). Overall rating — 32/100 (budget phone).
Device profile
Category scores
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