The Note 8 is Samsung’s big phone comeback story, making up for the Note 7 recall. It has an expansive 6.3-inch ‘Infinity Display,’ faster 6GB of RAM performance and two best-in-class rear cameras, which add up to one of the most expensive phones ever. Just don’t expect record-breaking battery life from its predictably average-sized battery that plays it safe. It’s the best big phone you can buy, if you can handle the enormous size and price
The new Samsung Galaxy Note 8 price is $929 (£869, AU$1,499), and US carriers have it for as much as $40 a month for 24 months, though we’d suggest getting the unlocked carrier-agnostic version. Either way, it’s going to be the most expensive smartphone you’ve ever bought. The Galaxy S8 Plus, for comparison, cost $829 (£779, AU$1,349) at launch, but you can now get it for $679 in the US, while Galaxy S8 deals make the smaller version almost half the price of the Note 8.
Good news, though: you can already find Galaxy Note 8 deals in the US and also in the UK. In the US it comes with either a free Gear 360 camera or a 128GB memory card and fast wireless charger. 
In the UK the freebie is a DeX docking station, and there’s a dual-SIM version available. Best Buy is also offering $150 off the phone, and T-Mobile has a Buy One Get One Free Note 8 offer.

Design and display

  • 6.3-inch 'Infinity Display' redefines the Note look and feel
  • But it's 9mm taller than any Note phone – it's the new big
  • Water-resistant up to 1.5m (5ft) for 30 minutes
  • The best color, Deep Sea Blue, won't launch right away
The Note 8 maximizes Samsung’s dual curved edge and nearly bezel-less Infinity Display to the point where this phone feels like a mini tablet from the future. It’s impressive-looking, but also big and heavy – 9mm taller than any previous Note phone, and 195g.

The fingerprint sensor has marginally improved

  • No physical home button means a rear fingerprint sensor
  • It's further away from the camera vs the S8 and S8 Plus sensor
  • Iris scanner and face unlock are poor substitutes 

  • The S Pen is full of new and old tricks

    • Easy to sign documents and write directly on screenshots
    • Note-taking expands with convenient off-screen memos
    • Live Messages, GIF Capture add fun to this productivity tool

    • Price and release date

      • At $929 (£869, AU$1,499), it's the most expensive phone you'll buy
      • Pre-order deals are legitimately good and help alleviate the high price
      • Release date: September 15 in US and UK, September 22 in Australia