After much anticipation, the Samsung Galaxy Note8 finally arrives in Malaysia with a cool price tag of RM3,999. Song Ji-Hyo, a regular member on Running Man also made an appearance alongside the Galaxy Note8.
Featuring a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display, the Galaxy Note8 has the biggest screen across all Note devices. With its large display screen, you can now use the Multi Window feature to its fullest extent. With App Pair, you can now pair two apps together through the Edge Panel. Got an important email to reply but don’t wanna miss out on Netflix? Not a problem.
The S Pen has also been upgraded, bringing along a host of new features. While Live Message allows you to create animated GIFs and texts, the note-taking ability of the Galaxy Note8 allows you to take up to 100 pages without even unlocking the screen. With the Always On Display, you can now check all your notifications without unlocking the device.
The camera is another first for the Note series as the Galaxy Note8. It comes with two 12-megapixel rear cameras with Dual Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS). Live Focus allows you to control the depth of field by adjusting the bokeh effect during preview mode and even after taking the picture. Dual Capture mode will use both cameras simultaneously; the telephoto lens will feature a close-up shot while the wide-angle lens will capture the entire background.
While wireless charging and IP68 water and dust resistance rating is nothing new with Samsung smartphones, the Galaxy Note8 will feature iris and fingerprint scanning for advanced security. Much like the Galaxy S8, it will also come with Samsung Knox to protect both the hardware and software.
Other specs of the Galaxy Note8 includes the Exynos 8895 octa-core 10nm processor with 6GB of RAM and can hold up to 256GB of internal storage.
The Galaxy Note8 is now available in Malaysia at all Samsung official outlets at RM3,999. From 21 to 24 September and for the first 1,000 customers, you will walk away with the Gear VR with Controller as well as a free Screen Protector. The Galaxy Note8 is also available in three colours – Midnight Black, Orchid Gray and Maple Gold.
