Galaxy Note 8 vs Galaxy Note 5: Worth the Upgrade?

Release Date & Price

Now that you want the Galaxy Note 8 your next question is likely when can you get it and how much will it cost. Well, it's expensive. 

The Galaxy Note 8 release date is September 15th in the United States and it's available for pre-order as we speak. The phone is available from all major carriers, and there are some good deals available too.  

Now for the bad news, the Galaxy Note 8 costs between $930-$960 depending on the carrier. Verizon is asking the most, while T-Mobile is the cheapest. You can get it on a monthly payment plan though, which eases some of the pain. Most carriers like Verizon and AT&T will accept the Note 5 as a trade-in and give you a discount. And if you bought the Note 7 and returned it, you'll get up to $475 off the Note 8 with a qualifying trade-in. Keep that in mind. 

Unless you really want two cameras and the S-Pen stylus, the Galaxy S8+ might be exactly what you're looking for too though. Get the Galaxy Note 8, then buy a nice case to keep it safe.