samsung galaxy note 8 64gb verizon + gsm unlocked (midnight black) (renewed) samsung electronics big and powerful, the samsung galaxy note 8 is made for smartphone enthusiasts and power users. it stands out with being samsung's first dual-camera phone, enabling real 2x zoom and background blur effects. it is also the first galaxy note device built around the newer 18.5:9 display aspect ratio, which allows it to fit a huge, 6.3-inch display in a body not impossible to handle. the s-pen – a trademark feature for the note series – is now more precise and more useful with more features built around it. and no less importantly, the phone is built to higher safety standards than its predecessor.