Still contemplating whether to get...
Reasons for choosing Note 8 over Mate 10
1. Samsung mah...
2. Aspect ratio
3. Easier to hold
4. Somehow looks more modern because of #2
5. Curve
6. Multiwindows that are like those on computers
7. Most importantly, pen
8. 2x zoom
9. Better screen quality
10. Edge functions (Yes, some of us do use them)
11. Taller so keyboard blocks less vertical space.
12. Easier to use with one hand
13. Always on display
Reasons for choosing Mate 10 over Note 8
1. Dual speakers
2. Shd be better battery
3. Wider screen so can read more on each line
4. IR
5. volume and power keys on the same side
6. no need to use Dex
7. shd be better GPS underground
8. Camera can set to silent if i am not mistaken
9. Fingerprint scanner is better and in front
10. Fingerprint scanner can do navigation
11. Lighter
12. Shd be better at low light photos
13. Not likely to slow down over time unlike samsung phones usually
14. 2-year warranty
15. Cheaper than note 9 despite being a newer phone
That is, pretty good already even though Note 8 can produce a slightly brighter photo in the same photo but again, I'm not gonna pay that extra $400 for a slightly brighter photos, and that the good old 16:9 ratio is still the best bet for the time being.