This article originally appeared on PCMag.com.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 looks and works a lot like the Galaxy S8+ does, except that it adds dual cameras and an S Pen. Here, you see the "always on" screen mode.
Display
The Galaxy Note 8's 6.3-inch, quad-HD OLED screen is bright and vibrant. The phone runs Android 7.1.1 with Samsung's extensions, most notably for the S Pen and the Edge functionality.
Back
The 12-megapixel dual cameras are on the back; one is a 2x telephoto. The fingerprint sensor, alas, is right next to the camera.
Edge
The Edge functionality is still a major part of the Galaxy experience. New for the Note is the ability to "pair" apps so they open together, one on each half of the screen.
Pen
The S Pen has a finer point and is more sensitive than on previous Galaxy Note generations.
Side
The smooth, rounded edges are cool to hold. Because this is a tall, skinny phone, it fits more easily in the hand than you'd expect a 6.3-inch device to do.
Bixby Button
The dedicated Bixby button from the Galaxy S8 reappears on the Note 8. If you press it, Samsung's voice assistant will launch.
Top
The phone packs gigabit LTE antennas.
Bottom
Whew. There's still a headphone jack down here, along with a USB-C port and S Pen.
Pen Retracting
The S Pen fits into the phone much like the ones on the Galaxy Note 5 and Note 7 did, with a click.