Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950U 64GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Midnight Black)

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950U 64GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Midnight Black)
Key Features
  • GSM + CDMA / 4G LTE Capable
  • Compatible with All Major US Carriers
  • North American Variant
  • 8MP Front + Dual 12MP Rear Cameras
Connect, entertain, work, and play with the unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950U 64GB Smartphone in Midnight Black. This device comes with the S Pen stylus, dual 12MP cameras, waterproofing, and Samsung's Bixby personal assistant. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor with one 2.35 GHz quad-core processor and one 1.9 GHz quad-core processor along with 6GB of RAM. The 64GB of onboard storage can be augmented via the microSD card slot.
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This device is unlocked and should work fully with carriers listed below with green bars. Yellow bars denote partial network coverage. A SIM card and service plan must be purchased separately. Network compatibility listed here is for reference only and does not guarantee phone compatibility or activation on CDMA Carriers.
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Samsung SM-N950U Overview

Connect, entertain, work, and play with the unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950U 64GB Smartphone in Midnight Black. This device comes with the S Pen stylus, dual 12MP cameras, waterproofing, and Samsung's Bixby personal assistant. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor with one 2.35 GHz quad-core processor and one 1.9 GHz quad-core processor along with 6GB of RAM. The 64GB of onboard storage can be augmented via the microSD card slot.

The front of the Note 8 is dominated by a 6.3" AMOLED 2960 x 1440 Infinity Display, which curves around the edges for a bezel-less look. Above the screen is an 8MP f/1.7 front-facing camera with HDR and QHD video capability. There are two 12MP cameras around back, one f/1.7 with a 26mm-equivalent lens and the other f/2.4 with a 52mm-equivalent lens, enabling 2x zoom and simultaneous video and photo recording.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has Bluetooth 5.0 built-in for pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, and dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi for high-speed Internet connectivity. Integrated Wi-Fi Direct and NFC give you the ability to connect to compatible devices for wirelessly sharing content like photos and music. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is powered by a 3300mAh lithium-ion battery that can be quickly recharged thanks to on-board Fast Charging technology through the reversible USB Type-C port or through Qi and PMA wireless charging. A pair of AKG by Harmon-tuned earbuds are included, as are a USB cable, micro-USB adapter, charger, and SIM key.

Note: The SM-N950U is the North American Variant of the Galaxy Note 8. It will run on any GSM network that uses cell frequencies supported by the device, including AT&T and T-Mobile. It will also work with certain CDMA carriers, such as Verizon and Sprint. Current Verizon SIM cards can be transferred to the new device, though the carrier may limit the purchase of new SIM cards for unlocked phones. Since this device is unlocked, functionality for certain carrier-specific features cannot be guaranteed. Please confirm with your carrier that it supports the SM-N950U Galaxy Note 8 before purchasing.

Cameras
Rear-Facing Camera Features:
  • 2X optical zoom
  • Live Focus: Adjust depth of field in real-time
  • Dual Pixel Sensor: Improved low-light photography
  • Dual-LED, dual-tone flash
  • Simultaneous 4K video recording and 9MP image capture
  • Face/smile detection
  • Auto-HDR
  • Panorama
  • Geotagging
  • 4K video capture at 60 fps, 720p at 240 fps
    Rear Camera 1:
  • 12MP
  • f/1.7
  • PDAF
  • 26mm-equivalent
  • 1/2.55 sensor
  • 1.4µm pixel size
  • OIS
    Rear Camera 2:
  • 12MP
  • f/2.4
  • AF
  • 52mm-equivalent
  • 1/3.6" sensor
  • 1.0µm pixel size
  • OIS
    Front Camera Features:
  • Auto-HDR
  • 1440p video capture at 30fps
  • Dual video call
    Front Camera:
  • 8MP
  • f/1.7
  • AF
  • 1/3.6" sensor
  • 1.22µm pixel size
  • GSM + CDMA / 4G LTE Wireless Connectivity
    This phone is designed to work on select GSM and CDMA networks and is 4G LTE capable. LTE is an advanced cellular network data protocol capable of data speeds so fast that they compete with wired broadband Internet providers. With an LTE connection, this phone should have no problem streaming HD video, downloading apps, uploading photos, or anything else that requires a high-speed data connection. The phone is also backwards compatible with 3G and 2G data for instances when you can't get LTE. In addition to cellular wireless, this phone also features Bluetooth, NFC, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

    Note: Not compatible with all cellular networks. Please make sure your provider uses a frequency or band that this phone supports, and that they will allow you to used carrier unlocked phones. You can check which bands this phone works within the specifications.
    North American Variant / US Compatible LTE
    The SM-N950U is a US variant of the Galaxy Note 8. The SM-N950U's CDMA and LTE radios are tuned to frequencies that are most often used in the United States and North America. It can also be used in other parts of the world; however, LTE access may be limited or unsupported, depending on the network. To ensure this phone will work with your carrier please check to make sure the frequencies your carrier uses are supported by this phone. The full list of compatible carrier frequencies can be found here, the frequencies this phone supports can be found in the product specs.
    S Pen
    The Note 8's S Pen has a finer tip and better pressure sensitivity than its predecessor, enabling writing, drawing, and more. Live Messages lets you send handwritten messages, GIFs, and marked-up photos to friends and family across most platforms. Screen Off Memo gives users the ability to start writing up to 100 pages of notes without waking their device up. The S Pen also offers a translation function for foreign languages and can automatically convert currencies and units of measurement.
    App Pair
    Launch two apps with a single tap. They'll show up side-by-side on the Note 8's Infinity Display.
    Infinity Display
    The Infinity Display wraps around the left and right edges of the device for an immersive experience with an 83% screen-to-body ratio and offers QHD+ 2960 x 1440 resolution. The display is certified by the UHD Alliance as Mobile HDR Premium for accurate color reproduction.
    Waterproof and Dustproof
    The device features an IP68 rating, making it dustproof and able to be submerged in 5' of water for up to 30 minutes
    Charging and Battery
    The Note 8 comes with an embedded 3300mAh battery designed to last a full day of regular usage. It ships with an Adaptive Fast Charger for quick recharging and is compatible with Qi and PMA wireless charging standards. It is also compatible with Samsung's Fast Wireless Charger.
    DeX
    When paired with the optional Samsung DeX Station, you can use your Note 8 like a PC with a keyboard, mouse, and external display.
    Bixby
    Interact with a context-aware assistant by pressing the Bixby button and using voice and touch
    Android 7.1 Nougat
    The Android operating system integrates heavily with Google's services. Using the card-based Google Now, Android quickly surfaces information for you whenever you need it, powered by the same Knowledge Engine that runs Google's web search. It's a personalized and customizable OS, allowing you to add your favorite apps or widgets to your homescreen. You can even download new themes using the Google Play Store, which offers access to more than one million apps, games, books, music, movies, and more. Android 7.1 Nougat adds major productivity capabilities to the operating system in the form of a multi-window view, which allows for two apps to be placed onscreen at a time. An improved notification system allows you to interact with texts and emails right from your notification pane - without needing to open the app. Other features include file-based encryption, a Data Saver mode, the ability to scale text and icons to better suit your phone's screen, and more.

    Samsung SM-N950USpecs

    Performance
    Operating System
    Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Memory
    6 GB
    Display
    Native Resolution
    2960 x 1440
    Display Colors
    16.0 Million
    Aspect Ratio
    18.5:9
    Screen Coating
    Gorilla Glass 5
    Communications
    NFC
    Yes
    GPS
    Yes
    FM Radio
    No
    General
    Sensors
    Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer (Altimeter), Compass, Fingerprint, Gyroscope, Optical Heart Rate, Iris Scanner, Proximity,
    Water Resistance
    Submersible
    Keyboard
    Virtual
    Pointing Device
    Stylus
    Battery
    Internal Lithium-Ion (3300.0 mAh)
    Fast Charging Technology
    Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
    Wireless Charging
    Qi, PMA
    Dimensions (W x H x D)
    2.9 x 6.4 x 0.3" / 74.8 x 162.5 x 8.6 mm
    Packaging Info
    Package Weight
    1.145 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
    7 x 3.7 x 2.15"

    Samsung SM-N950U Reviews

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    question

    at October 3, I had ordered the Samsung note 8 whith anothers things and his price appears 619.9 u$, but now I see that your price go down 599.9 I want to change for this one that is less expensive, color Gold.
    Asked by: Wedderhoff S.
    Please contact our Customeer Service departmentfor any details regarding your order:The B&H Customer Service Team:Call: 800.221.5743 or 212.239.7765Email : [email protected]
    Answered by: Anonymous
    Date published: 2018-10-24

    question

    Does it work if n Saudi Arabia?
    Asked by: Ebrahim Q.
    Yeah I think It will work, for me it worked in India and there is no international warranty for this product
    Answered by: Shiva G.
    Date published: 2018-08-27

    question

    Does this phone has a carrier logo on it or on the box? Does it unlocked by Samsung?
    Asked by: Laith A.
    No logo (carrier unbranded)Unlocked by Samsung
    Answered by: Jerzy K.
    Date published: 2018-08-27

    question

    Does this phone work with the Verizon network (including resellers)?
    Asked by: Wes N.
    No, this is a GSM unlocked phone, can only work woth GSM carriers like T-Mobile, AT&T
    Answered by: Rohan N.
    Date published: 2019-04-22

    question

    warranty?
    Asked by: chauyin l.
    Limited
    Answered by: Michelle G.
    Date published: 2018-08-27

    question

    Dose this SM-N950UZKAXAA support ATT wifi calling?
    Asked by: junmei
    Its seems like No. I do not see it under settings.
    Answered by: Sachith D.
    Date published: 2018-08-27

    question

    Would it work on AT&T? North America?
    Asked by: TINH T.
    ME ARECE QUE LO PAGAMOS MUY CARO , CON EL IMPUESTO , 1.70 DOLARES . EN MIAMI VALE 800 DOLARESD.
    Answered by: RAFAEL L.
    Date published: 2018-08-27

    question

    How many SIM cards can be used with Samsung galaxy note 8?
    Asked by: Anonymous
    This phone supports only 1 (NANO) SIM card.
    Answered by: Moshe S.
    Date published: 2018-08-27
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