Samsung Galaxy S8 vs. Note 8

Samsung's new flagship, the Galaxy Note 8 will hit stores on September 15. Remember that its price exceeds 1.000 euros. East phablet It is not the only first sword that we can find in the Korean catalog. And it is that it must share the limelight with its Samsung Galaxy S8 brothers (in both measures).

None of the other options exceed the 1.000 euro barrier. But this Samsung Galaxy Note 8 provides some extras that may be of interest to you, and incidentally, put aside his brothers smartphones.

Technical specifications

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Largest QHD screen

Any extra inch is a plus. Especially for those users who are looking for a terminal with which, in addition to being able to enjoy leisure with video games, movies or series, they also need the terminal to be able to work.

And here, although narrowly, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the one with the largest screen. Of course, in all cases we have a diagonal called 'Infinite Screen'. This is nothing more than the description of a screen without frames.

Thus, this new phablet of the Korean can perfectly serve to consume content —Even as an electronic book reader—, as to be able to edit office documents in a much more comfortable way if we use some of the accessories offered by the company. That, and an external keyboard that makes the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 our main work-out team. Be careful, because the power it offers us will also allow us to consult large PDF documents such as manuals, etc.

6 GB of RAM better than 4 GB

In this sense it is like when you buy a new computer. That is to say, the more RAM memory the computer provides, the more fluidity, and perhaps, the more tolerance to old age. And it is that in addition to having a better performance in multitasking, it will also withstand the passage of time better. So another point in favor of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

S-Pen pointer, clear differentiator between both families

If there is something that has characterized the Note family of Samsung is the stylus known as the S-Pen. This accessory that is integrated into the chassis of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will allow us to work in a less known way in smartphones and that takes us back to the golden age of PDAs —But with more sophistication, and above all, with more tools to take advantage of it.

Once the pointer is drawn, a pop-up menu appears on the screen with icons and shortcuts to new functions. In addition, as a more than original use is to be able to use the turned off screen of the terminal as a board to write down anything we need: the shopping list, a phone number, a license plate or simply some small notes from the meeting to which Have attended. Of course, in the latter case you will also have the possibility to get more out of the notes application.

And if you are from those who will use it to study or work as a tablets, by removing the S-Pen from its hiding place you can mark text in documents or make annotations. In short, an accessory worthy of the successor of the first phablet which was successful in the market.

Double camera, the 'bokeh' effect to the rescue

The market trend is bet on terminals with double cameras. And although the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 + do not have this feature, it does not deprive them of having good cameras.

Now, if you are a lover of the bokeh effect and have always envied what can be achieved with some DSLR cameras together with a 35 or 50 mm lens, with the Galaxy Note 8 you have the opportunity to get this blur in your shots. This is perhaps it has been called to compete from you to you with what can be achieved with an iPhone 7 Plus and other high-end models.

Likewise, get snapshots with different finishes such as giving prominence to the food that is so fashionable -aló, Instagrammer- or being able to play with the balance, as well as getting better panoramic views.

It comes with the Samsung DeX base

Finally, we have to The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 comes with the charging base. This allows you to work in front of a monitor as if it were a computer. We are talking about the Samsung DeX that if purchased separately would have a price of 160 euros.

This accessory is something very important for all those who really want to work full time with your computer. And when they get home or the office they want to turn it into their computer. We remember that by connecting the Samsung mobile to this base, a user interface close to what could be achieved compared to a conventional computer will be launched. This, as we say, It can also be obtained with the Samsung Galaxy S8 or Samsung Galaxy S8 +, but paying the extra.

Conclusions, is it worth paying more for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?

It is true that many of its characteristics are the same. We will put aside the issue of RAM going up in the phablet to 6 GB. However, the rest of the features are almost identical.

Now, as was the case in the Note family since its inception (2011), This is more focused on PRO users who want to put aside their tablets and operate out of the office with a single computer: larger screen, powerful camera and dedicated functions for taking notes as if it were a conventional notebook.

Also, for those who love photography and who do not want to go all day with a camera in their backpack, this Samsung Galaxy Note 8 provides a double sensor in its main camera. In addition to achieving good results - as can be seen in the different shots that the company has shown - you can also be very creative with your bokeh effects. Yes To all this you add that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is delivered with the Samsung DeX that costs 160 euros, The truth is that the terminal is not expensive at all. What do you think?