Meiigoo Note 8 was introduced months ago as a shameless clone of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. We can’t wait to see what Meiigoo has in store for us this year with the Note 9.
The Note 8 from Meiigoo comes with the 18:9 aspect ratio full vision display. There’s a Face Unlock feature which can be triggered with the selfie camera. Let’s find out more.
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Meiigoo Note 8 Key Specs
・5.99-inch FHD+ IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2160 pixels
・Android 7.0 Nougat with 4GB RAM
・Octa-core 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6750T
・64GB built-in storage
・16MP + 5MP rear camera and 5MP front camera
・3300mAh non-removable Battery
Design And Display
Meiigoo is all about the details here, it has a seamless look with a glossy finish, making it reflect light beautifully. At the top middle, we can see the dual rear camera and the fingerprint scanner.
The rear features makes it look like the Galaxy Note 8, but not quite. The Meiigoo logo at the middle killed it. The phone measures 8.3mm in thickness and weigh 188g overall.
The front sure looks like what we typically see from Samsung, it offers a fully immersive visual experience. The screen even stretches all the way to the sides for that sleek feel.
The 5.99-inch FHD+ IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen has a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and 403 pixels per inch density for clear and sharp visuals. There’s a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top as well.
Hardware and Software
The popular MediaTek MT6750T mid-range chipset takes control here and comes with 8-cores of processor clocking at 1.5GHz, while the ARM Mali-T860 MP2 graphics card controls graphics.
Multitasking should be a bliss with 4GB of RAM space available, it has a storage space of 64GB as well. Although the storage space is upgradeable up to 128GB using a memory card. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat as well.
Camera And Connectivity
For photography, it’s equipped with dual 16MP + 5MP rear shooter. The cameras from Sony comes with a LED flash to help out in low light environments. While the 5MP selfie camera at the top bezel takes cute selfies.
The Note 8 supports 4G LTE connectivity and accommodates dual Nano SIM. It has support for Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5mm jack, USB TypeC, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Hotspot and A-GPS, GLONASS.
Battery And Availability
The Meiigoo Note 8 is powered by a non-removable 3300mAh battery with fast charging technology. Meiigoo Note 8 is available on shopping stores, starting from $149 to $199, that’s about (N50,000 – N70,000).
Full Specification Of Meiigoo Note 8
LAUNCH
・Announced: November 2017
・Status: Available. December 2017
NETWORK
・Network Technology: GSM / WCDMA / LTE
・3G Support: WCDMA: B1 2100MHz / B8 900 MHz / 1900 MHz / 850 MHz
・4G Support: LTE 800 MHz
LTE 900 MHz
LTE 1800 MHz
LTE 2100 MHz
LTE 2600 MHz
・Dual SIM Support: Yes (Nano + Nano)
DESIGN
・Material Type: Aluminium
・Dimensions: 75.8 x 159.3 x 8.3 mm
・Colour: Black, Blue
・Weight: 188g
・Screen Type: FHD+ IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
・Size: 5.99-inch
・Resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels
・Pixel Density: 403ppi
・Screen to Body Ratio: 76.93%
SOFTWARE
・Operating system: Android 7.0 Nougat
・Processor: Octa-core 1.5GHz
・Chipset type: MediaTek MT6750T
・Graphics Processing Unit: ARM Mali-T860 MP2
STORAGE
・Memory Card Slot: Yes, up to 128GB
・Internal storage: 64GB
・RAM: 4GB
CAMERA
・Back Camera: 16MP + 5MP
・Front Camera: 5MP
・Back Flash: Yes, LED
・Front Flash: No
FEATURES
・WiFi Hotspot: Yes
・Bluetooth: Yes
・Fingerprint Sensor: Yes (Rear)
・Sensors: accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, gyroscope, compass
・USB: TypeC
・GPS: Yes
・3.5mm Audio Jack: Yes
BATTERY
・Capacity: 3300mAh
・Type: Li-Po
・Standby Time: –
・Talktime: –
・Fast Charging: Yes