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The S8+ is the logical choice IMO if the S Pen is not what you're after. It's cheaper and it's identical in most areas.That's exactly how I see it. If the S pen isn't of use to you then the S8 plus will probably be what you want.
There was a time when the Note was the undeniable superior device when it came to power since it packed hardware guts that were a notch higher than the S-line phone. But times are-a-changin', so you have to decide if you're really going to use the S Pen. After all, that's how the Note got its name.