Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
$339.00
Brand: Samsung
Category: Android Tablet
  • Display: 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels
  • Chipset: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)
  • RAM: 2GB
  • OS: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
  • Battery: 4600 mAh
  • Released Date: 4/7/2013

Specifications

General

Device Type Tablet
Model Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Released April, 2013
Status Discontinued

Design

Dimensions 210.8 x 135.9 x 8 mm
Weight 338 grams
Colors Black, White, Brown

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) TFT SuperClear LCD
Size 8 inches
Resolution 800x1280 pixels
Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. 189 PPI

Platform

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean(upgradeable to 4.4.2 KitKat)
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. 1 slot, micro-SIM

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. ARM Mali-400 MP4
RAM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 2GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 16GB
Memory Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. Yes
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Accelerometer, Ambient Light sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack Yes
Loudspeaker Yes
Audio Technology MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

Battery

Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. 4600 mAh
Battery Life Talk time - 8 hours
Charging Wired charging

Camera

Rear Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. 5 MP
Front Camera 1.3 MP
Image 2592x1944 pixels
Video 1280x720 pixels, 30 fps

Camera Features Autofocus
Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 4.0
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot
USB MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Reviews

User Reviews 1 User Reviews Performance is smooth and responsive thanks to Android 4.1 and Samsung's software enhancements. Multitasking features like multi-window view work well. I'm impressed it runs smoothly despite Samsung adding a lot of software on top of Android.
- DetroitBORG
User Reviews 2 the Note 8 makes compromises in some hardware areas to keep costs reasonable. The battery life is just decent at best - power users might struggle to get through a full day. And the rear camera is nothing special, lacking features beyond the basics.
- Android Authority
User Reviews 3 Software-wise, the Note 8 unsurprisingly includes a heavy dose of Samsung's TouchWiz interface on top of Android. This brings some useful additions, but likely unnecessary bloat for many.
- Engadget
Tabletmonkeys Reviews Tabletmonkeys Reviews Pros:
- Nice 8-inch size strikes good portability/usability balance
- Smooth and responsive performance for the price
- S-Pen stylus adds unique and useful functionality
Cons:
- Lower resolution display compared to rivals
- Audio quality from small speakers is lacking
- Battery life just average for the capacity

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our dedicated team and users.

7.3
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Display 7 / 10
  • Battery 6 / 10
  • Design 8 / 10

Samsung has released its latest tablet, the Galaxy Note 8. This new 8-inch tablet aims to strike a balance between portability and screen size while bringing some unique features to stand out from the competition.

Sporting a thin and lightweight plastic body, the Note 8 feels comfortable for gripping in one hand, allowing easy pocketability. It weighs just 338 grams while measuring a slim 8mm thick.

The 8inch display hits a nice sweet spot, being more portable than 10-inch tablets but still providing ample real estate for games, ebooks, and videos.

Powering the device is a zippy quad-core Samsung processor with 2GB of RAM. This keeps performance smooth when multitasking or flipping through content-rich apps and web pages. On the software side, Android 4.1 brings enhanced functionality through features like split-screen multi-window views.

But what truly sets the Note 8 apart is its S Pen stylus. This allows for precision input, hovering previews, quickly jotting notes, and more – essentially functioning as an extension of your finger. Users report the S Pen integrating seamlessly into their workflow after just a short adjustment period.

In the camera department, a basic 5MP rear shooter lacks bells and whistles beyond the basics. And with only 16GB of internal storage, users may need to utilize the microSD card slot. Battery life is rated as just decent too, typically lasting about 1-2 days on a charge.

Priced at a $399 MSRP, the Note 8 costs more than rival mid-sized Android tablets. Consumers mainly pay for those unique and useful S Pen features. However, more casual users primarily wanting media playback may be better served by cheaper options like the Nexus 7.

In the end, the slickly designed Galaxy Note 8 brings nice versatility between work and play. For buyers needing extra pen-enabled productivity on a portable tablet, it delivers compelling overall value. But users focused just on entertainment may want to save money with alternatives lacking the Samsung-specific stylus functionality.

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