First of all, let me say that my interest in this phone wasn't very high. I wasn't in the market for a new phone and I made sure to not get caught up in all the rumors. Not helping was the fact that my laptop began to have issues and I got a replacement one (which is so much more powerful but that's for another thread).
As such, I didn't stick around to watch the Unpacked event.
When my phone notified me that MrMobile uploaded his Note 8 impressions video, I hurried over to AC (after finishing my race in Forza) and checked out the first impressions.
And honestly, I like it. I really like it.
I might be biased because I used to have a Note 7 at launch and had to reluctantly let it go due to the recall. While my current phone is a Moto Z, the Note 7 left a void that only its successor could fill.
So far, the Note 8 could do just that. Design-wise, it's not overly different from the Note 7, save for a taller display that allows for slimmer forehead and chin bezels and a dual camera system that has a standard camera (presumably featuring the same 1/2.6" IMX333 sensor from the S8) and a secondary camera with a longer focal length which features an f/2.4 aperture and OIS (which is a much bigger deal with longer focal lengths because any movement with a longer focal length is magnified).
The specs are your typical flagship and I can't help but feel that the Note 8 kinda feels like a reborn Note 7 with a new look and new guts. My only concern right now is the battery. Not the capacity as we have a pretty good idea of how it'll last as phones like the S8+ and OnePlus 5 achieve great endurance even with a measly powerpack for their respective size, but rather how it'll age. If it's anything like the S8, it should maintain its capacity for longer.
Overall, I really like it, but it all has to come down to the price. The Note 8 is close to $1000, which is stupid expensive for a smartphone, although monthly payments will ease that blow. I don't think any phone is worth $1000, but the Note 8 has a bit of sentimental value to me given my misfortune (along with others) with its predecessor.
I would very much want one, but I have no plans to buy one as of right now, as I've already spent mega on a laptop and I only got my phone last year. So I don't see the need to spend even more on a phone yet. But next year, we will see.
As such, I didn't stick around to watch the Unpacked event.
When my phone notified me that MrMobile uploaded his Note 8 impressions video, I hurried over to AC (after finishing my race in Forza) and checked out the first impressions.
And honestly, I like it. I really like it.
I might be biased because I used to have a Note 7 at launch and had to reluctantly let it go due to the recall. While my current phone is a Moto Z, the Note 7 left a void that only its successor could fill.
So far, the Note 8 could do just that. Design-wise, it's not overly different from the Note 7, save for a taller display that allows for slimmer forehead and chin bezels and a dual camera system that has a standard camera (presumably featuring the same 1/2.6" IMX333 sensor from the S8) and a secondary camera with a longer focal length which features an f/2.4 aperture and OIS (which is a much bigger deal with longer focal lengths because any movement with a longer focal length is magnified).
The specs are your typical flagship and I can't help but feel that the Note 8 kinda feels like a reborn Note 7 with a new look and new guts. My only concern right now is the battery. Not the capacity as we have a pretty good idea of how it'll last as phones like the S8+ and OnePlus 5 achieve great endurance even with a measly powerpack for their respective size, but rather how it'll age. If it's anything like the S8, it should maintain its capacity for longer.
Overall, I really like it, but it all has to come down to the price. The Note 8 is close to $1000, which is stupid expensive for a smartphone, although monthly payments will ease that blow. I don't think any phone is worth $1000, but the Note 8 has a bit of sentimental value to me given my misfortune (along with others) with its predecessor.
I would very much want one, but I have no plans to buy one as of right now, as I've already spent mega on a laptop and I only got my phone last year. So I don't see the need to spend even more on a phone yet. But next year, we will see.
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