Galaxy Note 8 to inherit the Galaxy S8’s worst flaw, and we’re really disappointed

With the Galaxy Note 8’s announcement just a few weeks away, leaks have already spoiled the party. Unfortunately, while the device’s design looks every bit as elegant as the Galaxy S8, it appears it’ll inherit one of the device’s worst flaws.

When we reviewed the Galaxy S8, we praised the device’s sleek software and next-level camera. And the Infinity Display was out of this world. Months after its release, it’s easy to see why we called Samsung’s flagship the closest thing to perfect. The device is that good.

However, the S8’s oddly placed fingerprint sensor, which sits right next to the camera lens, kept us from giving the device a perfect ten, and it’s why we’re so disappointed to see the fingerprint sensor placed in the exact same spot in the Note 8.

The problem with placing the fingerprint sensor next to the camera sensor, besides the obvious, is that it can be difficult to reach, especially if you’re blindly feeling for it. Folks with smaller hands really have to stretch to activate the sensor—and it’s so easy to accidentally smudge the camera lens, which isn’t conducive to taking photos.

Not to mention the Galaxy Note 8’s screen is expected to be 6.3 inches, which means users will have to perform some Olympic-level hand gymnastics just to unlock their device.

 

Article source: https://www.technobuffalo.com/2017/08/03/galaxy-note-8-to-inherit-the-galaxy-s8s-worst-flaw-and-were-really-disappointed/