Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 is one of those devices that tries to pack a lot into one package. Let us see if Samsung has managed to put together a phone that is actually worth your money. Announced in 2012, August. Released 2012, August, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
On the front you get a 10.1 inches, 295.8 cm 2 (~62.7% screen-to-body ratio) panel, pushing a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density), and in real-world use it looks bright, crisp and easy on the eyes. It is not trying to reinvent the wheel with its design, but it does look the part. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Black.
Performance & Software
At the heart of it sits the Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm), paired with 2GB of RAM. That combination should handle day-to-day multitasking and most games without breaking a sweat. It runs Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
On the camera side, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 is led by a 5 MP main sensor. Expect solid detail in good light, with the usual softness creeping in once the sun goes down.
Battery
Keeping the lights on is a Non-removable Li-Ion 7000 mAh battery cell, which should comfortably see most people through a full day on a single charge.
Our Opinion
After spending time with the spec sheet and what Samsung is promising, here is where we land. What you are getting is a device that quietly covers the fundamentals rather than shouting about them. It gets the basics right, offering strong battery life, a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. If your priority is a phone that just works, day in and day out, then this one deserves a spot on your shortlist. You could nitpick a few things, as you can with any phone in this bracket. But taken as a whole, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 is a sensible, well-judged choice that should keep most users happy for a good while. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
