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4.56out of 5
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Manufacturer codeSM-N950FZKDKSA
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About the Samsung Galaxy Note8 SM-N950F
Samsung SM-N950FZKDKSA is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 16 cm (6.3"); internal storage capacity: 64 GB; mobile network generation: 4G. This entry covers manufacturer code SM-N950FZKDKSA. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 16 cm (6.3") display is specified at 2960 x 1440 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 16 cm (6.3")
- Screen resolution
- 2960 x 1440 pixels
- Processor family
- Samsung Exynos
- Processor model
- 8895
- Memory (RAM)
- 6 GB
- Storage capacity
- 64 GB
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GSMArena
4.80 / 5Original rating: 4.8 / 5
Reviewed model: Samsung Galaxy Note8. Storage, colour and included accessories may differ from this listing.
Read the full review ↗Checked 19 Oct 2026
Craving Tech
5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 18 Oct 2026
Reviewed
4.95 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 99%
Yes, but only if you can justify the cost.If you want a top-of-the-line, waterproof Android phone, start by looking at the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and the Note 8.If you want a big, phablet-sized screen, the S8+ and the Note 8 are the way to go.If you want...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 17 Oct 2026
Pocket-lint
4.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 90%
There's no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is one of the best phones of 2017 and still has appeal in 2018. It takes everything that the Galaxy S8+ offers and pushes it a little further. This is bigger, a touch more powerful, packs in more camera and...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 17 Oct 2026
Daily Star
5.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 100%
DSSamsung earlier this year lifted the lid on the all-new Galaxy Note 8 – and it would appear they have put past issues firmly behind them.The Galaxy Note 8 takes many of its design features from the stunning Galaxy S8 but adds a few tasty extras that you...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 17 Oct 2026
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5.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 100%
The Note 8 is arguably not a phone for everyone, but that doesn't make it any less brilliant. It's been built from the ground up after a tricky year, and is all the better for it.There's little to take issue with for that reason, though its battery life s...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 17 Oct 2026
Expert Reviews
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
The Galaxy Note 8 rises from the ashes of its predecessor; but can Samsung earn a spot in your pocket...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 17 Oct 2026
AVForums
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
There's one element of this phone that has to be mentioned. It's very expensive. Sure, most people will be getting it on contract so that extra cost is gently spread out but there's no getting away from the fact that this phone is pricey. Part of that is...
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The Guardian
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 feels like a greatest hits for the Note series. It has every feature that made previous Notes worth buying and slams them into the new Samsung smartphone design ushered in by the Galaxy S8, but as a consequence doesn't feel parti...
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TechRadar
4.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 90%
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the best big phone you can buy. For once, it's more than just the size of the screen and the power of the S Pen that count. It also captures superior telephoto and bokeh-rich photos with its new dual-lens array, and it clocks...
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Digital Trends
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
Yes, as expensive as it is, it's hard to find faults with the Galaxy Note 8. It's a great phone that succeeds on many fronts, but know that Samsung has played it safe with features. If you're looking for something more exciting, look to Apple and Google...
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Stuff
5.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 100%
So, does the Note 8 do anything drastic to shake up Samsung's now-familiar Galaxy Note formula? No, not really - but then it doesn't have to. It just has to avoid blowing up. Sure, the iPhone might have won over a few ex-Galaxy owners when the Note 7 dis...
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Samsung Galaxy Note8 SM-N950F specifications
Manufacturer code: SM-N950FZKDKSA · Icecat product 67488895 · Checked 25 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 16 cm (6.3") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| Processor family | Samsung Exynos |
| Processor model | 8895 |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB |
| Storage capacity | 64 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| Rear camera resolution | 12 MP |
| Battery capacity | 3300 mAh |
| Operating system family | Android |
| NFC | Yes |
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Audio & listening4 details
| Speakerphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone mute | Yes |
| Audio formats supported | 3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF |
| Stylus included | Yes |
Display5 details
| Screen shape | Curved edge screen |
|---|---|
| Display technology marketing name | Super AMOLED |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage8 details
| Processor cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| Processor lithography | 10 nm |
| Coprocessor | Yes |
| Coprocessor frequency | 1.7 GHz |
| Coprocessor cores | 4 |
| RAM type | LPDDR4 |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
Camera, image & video18 details
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 12 MP |
|---|---|
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.7 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 2.4 |
| Optical zoom | 2x |
| Digital zoom | 10x |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 8 MP |
| Front camera aperture number | 1.7 |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Resolution at capture speed | 3840x2160@30fps |
| Video recording modes | 720p, 1080p, 2160p |
| Rear camera type | Dual camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video call | Yes |
| Supported video modes | 1080p, 2160p |
| Video formats supported | 3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV |
Connections & wireless16 details
| USB mass storage | Yes |
|---|---|
| SIM card capability | Hybrid Dual SIM |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| 2G bands (primary SIM) | 850,900,1800,1900 MHz |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| Wi-Fi positioning | Yes |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max) | 14 h |
| SIM card ejector pin | Yes |
Power & battery6 details
| Fast charging | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wireless charging | Yes |
| Talk time (3G) (max) | 22 h |
| Stated music playback time | 47 h |
| Continuous video playback time (max) | 16 h |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features5 details
| Smile detection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Splash proof, Water resistant |
| Water and dust resistance (IP rating) | IP68 |
| Width | 74.8 mm |
| Depth | 8.6 mm |
| Height | 162.5 mm |
| Weight | 195 g |
Software & compatibility2 details
| 3G bands supported | 850,900,1900,2100 MHz |
|---|---|
| 4G bands supported | 700,800,850,900,1800,1900,2100,2300,2500,2600 MHz |
Further product details48 details
| Native aspect ratio | 18.5:9 |
|---|---|
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
| Pixel density | 521 ppi |
| 64-bit computing | Yes |
| User memory | 51.2 GB |
| Maximum memory card size | 256 GB |
| Flash type | LED |
| Geotagging | Yes |
| 2G standards | GSM |
| 3G standards | TD-SCDMA, UMTS, WCDMA |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| Tethering (modem-mode) | Yes |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| ANT+ enabled | Yes |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Instant messaging (IM) | Yes |
| Chat | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Electronic compass | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar |
| Flight mode | Yes |
| Personalization | Icons, Menu, Shortcuts |
| Support for contact groups | Yes |
| Themes | Wallpapers |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| Call waiting | Yes |
| Call divert | Yes |
| Call hold | Yes |
| Caller ID | Yes |
| Conference call | Yes |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Call timer | Yes |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Browsing time (3G) (max) | 12 h |
| Browsing time (4G) (max) | 13 h |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.173 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.29 W/kg |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Cables included | USB Type-C |
|---|
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