--- title: Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Everything to Know description: Samsung just announced the release of its Galaxy Note 8, which has two cameras and a borderless screen resembling the Galaxy S8's. canonical: https://time.com/4908692/samsung-galaxy-note-8-release-date-specs/ author: Lisa Eadicicco article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2017-08-23T15:00:16.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-04-13T08:51:21.028Z article:section: Business og:title: Here's Your First Look at Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 og:description: It's a lot like the Galaxy S8, but with a stylus and two cameras. og:url: https://time.com/4908692/samsung-galaxy-note-8-release-date-specs/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb252d7c1c3d39a06/6988dad0096a94e09e69f430/sm_n950f_galaxynote8_front_pen_black_hq1.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: SM_N950F_GalaxyNote8_Front_Pen_Black_HQ og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Here's Your First Look at Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 twitter:description: It's a lot like the Galaxy S8, but with a stylus and two cameras. twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb252d7c1c3d39a06/6988dad0096a94e09e69f430/sm_n950f_galaxynote8_front_pen_black_hq1.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Here's Your First Look at Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. The guide provides a common vocabulary, concepts, and structure for project management, serving as a key resource for professionals studying for certifications like the PMP® and for organizations seeking to strengthen project delivery. #### How is AI changing project management? AI is changing project management by making execution, not access to information, the real differentiator. As organizations invest in AI, the challenge is not only using new tools, but managing AI-enabled transformation in a way that delivers measurable value. Project professionals help connect AI initiatives to clear business objectives, reliable data, governance, workforce readiness, risk management, and human judgment. 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Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. The PMP is for experienced project managers and requires a combination of formal education and years of documented project leadership experience, making it a more advanced and globally recognized certification. #### How does PMI support social impact? PMI supports social impact by helping individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and communities use project management to turn purpose into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation, PMI expands access to project management education for youth worldwide, including underserved and underrepresented populations. Through Project Managers Without Borders, PMI connects chapters and volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs that need project management expertise to strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of social initiatives. 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But last year, the company was forced to [recall and discontinue the Note 7](http://time.com/4526350/samsung-galaxy-note-7-recall-problems-overheating-fire/) after reports that the phone overheated and, in some cases, caught fire. The stain on Samsung’s reputation was so severe it was unclear whether the company, or more specifically the Note line, would ever recover. Nevertheless, Samsung is pushing ahead with the Note family of big-screened phones it first introduced in 2011\. On Wednesday, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 8, which brings a critical and much-needed update to the Note family. The phone has a new design with sharper corners and an expansive screen that’s effectively borderless, similar to the Galaxy S8\. That means the Note 8’s screen now measures 6.3 inches diagonally, an increase from the Note 7 and Note 5’s 5.7-inch display. [Preorders for the Note 8](http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/13045776/type/dlg/sid/TIME/http://www.samsung.com/us/galaxy/note8/buy/) start on August 24 ahead of the phone’s September 15 release. Design aside, the most noticeable changes are in the Note 8’s photo capabilities: It now includes two 12-megapixel color cameras— one wide-angle and one telephoto—that enables a new feature called Live Focus. With this capability, users can partially blur the background of a photo in order to make the subject in the foreground appear sharper, an effect Apple added [to the iPhone 7 Plus’ camera](http://time.com/4541522/iphone-7-plus-portrait-mode-release-beta-how-to/) last year. But unlike Apple’s phone, which also comes with two cameras, Samsung’s device includes a slider for adjusting the amount of blur in the photo’s background. Both cameras also come with optical image stabilization for reducing unwanted fuzziness that may occur from shaky hands. Another new trick Samsung added to the Note 8 lets users snap two separate photos with the telephoto lens and wide-angle lens simultaneously to get one close up shot and another that includes the background. **Read more:** [A ‘Smart Headset War’ Between Microsoft and Google Could Revolutionize the Workplace](http://time.com/4871245/microsoft-hololens-workplace/) Samsung is also adding some subtle improvements to the Note’s software, including a tweak to its multi-window mode. Rather than having to manually launch two apps to view them on the screen simultaneously, users will be able to save their most frequently used app pairings to open them both at the same time. It’s similar to a new feature Apple will bring to the iPad when[ iOS 11](http://time.com/4833222/ios-11-public-beta-review/) debuts this fall. Samsung hasn’t said whether this will also be available for the S8 in the future, but the company has previously brought features from its Note phones to its flagship line. Like many tech firms, including Apple and Google, Samsung is also making an effort to enhance the text messaging experience on its new phone. A new feature called Live Message lets users handwrite a note or sketch and then send it to the recipient as a GIF. **Read more:** [The Best Laptops and Tablets for Back to School](http://time.com/4896540/best-back-school-laptop-tablet/) Otherwise, the phone’s hardware and software are similar to that of the Galaxy S8 and S8+, except for the amount of memory and the size of the battery. The Note 8 runs on the same processor as those phones, but has 6GB of RAM instead of 4GB, and comes with a 3,300 mAh battery. That’s could give it slightly longer battery life than the Galaxy S8, which has a 3,000 mAh battery, but perhaps not quite as much as the Galaxy S8+’s 3,500 mAh battery. Samsung also says the battery for its new Note has been independently verified by the [Underwriters Laboratories](http://www.ul.com/aboutul/) to ensure that it meets safety standards, a crucial step in winning over consumer trust after the mishap with the Galaxy Note 7\. Samsung also implemented a new [eight-point battery safety check ](http://time.com/4643296/samsung-galaxy-note-7-recall-battery/)during its manufacturing process following the Note 7 recall, which involves checking all batteries for leaks and subjecting the batteries to stress tests designed to see how they perform when overcharged or are operating in extreme temperatures. The Galaxy Note 8 also inherits some other characteristics from its Galaxy S siblings, including iris and fingerprint recognition for unlocking the phone without entering a passcode, dust and water resistance, support for Samsung’s Bixby virtual voice assistant that lets owners use the phone hands-free, and compatibility with Samsung’s DeX dock. This accessory effectively uses the phone as the brains for a desktop computer, making it possible to plug in a keyboard, monitor, and mouse so that users can answer emails and play games on a larger screen. Those who want to continue using their legacy wired headphones without using an adapter won’t have to worry about the Note 8, as it will include a 3.5mm headphone jack. That’s unlike Apple’s latest iPhones and certain Android phones, such as the Moto Z2 Force and Essential phone, which require owners to use the included earbuds or attach their own wired headphones with an adapter. The Note 8 will certainly please Android fans who are looking for a large-screened phone. And thanks to its edge-to-edge display, it feels more compact and manageable than any other Note the company has introduced. It’s also the culmination of a trend we’ve seen from Samsung over the past couple of years: the slow merging of its Galaxy S family with the Note line. That’s precisely why Samsung named its last phablet the Note 7—skipping over the Note 6 name that was next in line—as it wanted smartphone shoppers to more closely associate the two devices. Now that the Note 8 is just about the same size as Samsung’s newest Galaxy S phone, the most important factors differentiating the two devices are the Note 8’s stylus and dual camera (the Galaxy S8 and S8+ lack both). It’s unclear whether those two features alone will be enough to convince shoppers to opt for the Note 8 over its flagship line, especially since pricing has yet to be announced. Samsung’s Note used to be a phone made for those who wanted a screen that was larger than what most other companies offered at the time. But now that big displays have become increasingly common, especially among Android phones, Samsung will have to search for new ways to make the Note stand out from the company’s other devices—and the competition. **Pre-order now:** [Samsung Galaxy Note 8, $929.99 and up, Samsung.com](http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/13045776/type/dlg/sid/TIME/http://www.samsung.com/us/galaxy/note8/buy/) [(_Read TIME’s affiliate link policy_.)](http://time.com/4605406/time-affiliate-link-policy/) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4908692/samsung-galaxy-note-8-release-date-specs/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4908692/samsung-galaxy-note-8-release-date-specs/"},"headline":"Here's Your First Look at Samsung's Galaxy Note 8","datePublished":"2017-08-23T15:00:16.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-13T08:51:21.028Z","description":"It's a lot like the Galaxy S8, but with a stylus and two cameras.","url":"https://time.com/4908692/samsung-galaxy-note-8-release-date-specs/","keywords":["Tech","Samsung","Smartphones","Android"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb252d7c1c3d39a06/6988dad0096a94e09e69f430/sm_n950f_galaxynote8_front_pen_black_hq1.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Lisa Eadicicco","jobTitle":null,"url":"https://time.com/author/lisa-eadicicco/"}],"articleSection":"Business","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb252d7c1c3d39a06/6988dad0096a94e09e69f430/sm_n950f_galaxynote8_front_pen_black_hq1.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"SM_N950F_GalaxyNote8_Front_Pen_Black_HQ","caption":"","creditText":"Samsung","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/business/","name":"Business"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/time-section-tech/","name":"Tech"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/4908692/samsung-galaxy-note-8-release-date-specs/","name":"Here's Your First Look at Samsung's Galaxy Note 8"}}]}] ```