Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is official

As expected, during MWC in Barcelona, Samsung offically announced the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. As with all Galaxy Note series, it comes with a stylus.

The Galaxy Note rocks an 8.0-inch 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 189PPI display, and of course we’ll be working with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. It’s powered by an Exynos 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM, and they’ll be offering both 16 and 32GB models – micro SD slot included. Users can also enjoy a 5 megapixel rear camera, and a 1.3 facing front shooter. The 3G version of this device comes in at 210.8 x 135.9mm small with 338g for the weight. 

Source: Android Community

It will have phone capability, in its international version. While the US version will be a tablet only, for now.

No price are announced. Availability are stated to be around 2nd Quarter 2013.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accidental Leak

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is expected to be a competitor to the iPad Mini. It is rumored to be priced between $250 - $300. The photo in this blog post is taken with a Galaxy Note 8 in the background. While the chef is introducing Galaxy Note 10 in red. The full specs ?

Below is the leaked spec sheet of Note 8.0:Code name: KonaPlatform: Android 4.2 Jelly BeanOfficial name: GALAXY Note 8.0 (3G, Wi-Fi)Product codes: GT-N5100, GT-N5110Battery: 4,600 mAhDimensions: 211.3 × 136.3 × 7.95 mm , 330 gramsDisplay: 8.0-inch 1280×800 TFT (Super Clear LCD)Processor: 1.6GHz quad-core Exynos 4412Cameras: 5-Megapixel rear, 1.3-megapixel frontInternal storage: 16/32GB (optional) + microSD (up to 32GB)RAM: 2GBConnectivity: Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, A-GPSGSM networks: EDGE (850/900/1800/1900) HSPA+21.1Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps (850/900/1900/2100)

Source: The Droid Guy

Samsung is currently the leader in Android market, so it is interesting to see how this Galaxy Note 8 will turn out.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

It looks like Google strategy with its Nexus 7 is paying off. Samsung is expected to announed its Galaxy Note 8.0 with similar specs and similar pricing to Google Nexus 7. Mobile N Apps have a comparison of both tablets in its "ASUS Nexus 7 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0: The Budget Android Tablets Face Off". Do note that Galaxy Note 8.0 specs are based on existing information, which may change as official announcement was made.

Better camera and bigger memory is in favor of Galaxy Note 8.0 while Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean is in favor of Google Nexus 7 and will remain Nexus 7 main strength. It will receive faster update of each new Android OS version increment.

It is definitely a good sign for the cheap and good tablet PC market, with the giant Samsung entering the market.