Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Galaxy S8+ | Pocketnow

The most common thing you'll hear since the Galaxy Note 8 was announced is that you're really just buying a Galaxy S8+ with an S Pen. The thing is that the more I played with the Galaxy Note 8, the more I learned that wasn't so accurate. Side by side, these two siblings are definitely built from the same mold. We have the same glass and aluminum finish on each that's both gorgeous, but looks aren't everything.

Watch our full video to learn more about why these devices are different.

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[parker_aug]

"Just" an s-pen... that s-pen adds so many functions and Samsung added so much software to work with it. This is on top of the software and hardware upgrades they added compared to the S8.

Anyone who thinks this is just a slightly better S8 hasn't looked at this device enough.

[siddharthradhakrishnan]

Maybe Samsung should remove some of the features on purpose in the s9 and give them only to the note 9 so that people will stop complaining.

[samuelpellew]

You do realize that you did a poor job in the defense of your initial statement. You did little too show major differences. In addition do these differences warrant $200 out of my pocket

[mrttrhv]

Even the greatest phone ever is useless if it can’t last you a day and that small battery already kills the note.

[baderali]

As a previous owner of the note 7, there is still something missing with the note 8 that I just can't put my finger on it

[AyoubHassan]

Using a Note right now, I don't see myself moving to a phone without a stylus anymore.. I love the OnePlus 5 right now, but I guess I'll definitely miss the stylus, I use the stylus a lot.. In that sense, S8+ doesn't appeal much for Note users I guess..

[Johnny_BGood]

WHEN WILL PEOPLE UNDERSTAND? The note 8 is NOT meant to be an upgrade from the s8, but from the note 5/7

[TheDivaFlava]

Thanks for showing me the Orchid Grey one. I already preordered mines. But was feeling kind of doubtful, if whether I chose the wrong color. If the gold one was out I would have chosen it. Everyone is probably going for the black. And thanks for pointing out getting a case for it. And I suggest a screen cover. So we will be able to preserve the beauty for next trade in or sell in the future.

[MotorCityPhoenix]

Perfect timing lol I was literally just looking for comparison videos

[kizam]

Cool video, I ended up getting the Note 8. There was a deal going on at one of my providers and I got the note 8 on a pay monthly plan for only a couple extra bucks a month than the S8+

[drunkenwhiskeyeu]

I like the fact the edges are not so round - better grip and less unintentional side effects. Interested to see if it's worth the extra bucks, tho, as I'm currently shopping for a phone (and ain't a fan of those Chinese brands).

[bsyzvqe]

Plot twist: it’s actually just the leftover s8+ stock rebranded

[abyssabyssabyss]

The note 8 isn't supposed to be an upgrade to the s8, they're different lines of phones with different purposes. The note 8 is a long overdue upgrade for screwed over note 7 users and note 5 users. The note is a more productivity oriented phone, and the s8 is average consumer oriented.

[prateekmishra]

Can't wait for the real camera review of the note 8!!

[georgepotter]

So the note 8 is effectively the s8 pro. Am I correct?.

[jejunamja]

So why do we have glass backed phones?..you've got to use a case or at least some kind of skin on it...so let's use anther kind of material...

[lawmanfj]

Great video Jaime! I can't wait to get my hands on this one.

[supernova]

Lumia 1020 had a similar feature when you take a photo zoomed in you can later zoom out .

[GengKapakK]

I had the note 1, 2, and now still using my note 3, which for me still does the job. Love the note series but i think i like s8plus already.

[Vyshak]

I see lots of people commenting that Note 8 is S8+ with S pen and that they will buy an LG V30 instead. But when the V30 comes out they will see its almost the same phone as a G6 with some minor upgrades. What will they do then?