Samsung's investments in Core Photonics seem to hint that the Samsung Note 8 will possibly boast a dual camera setup.

Even though previous leaks showed a possible Galaxy Note 8 design, nothing was shown or mentioned about the back side of the device. However, a patent filing by the South Korean company gives a possibility and let to speculate on the dual camera module.

As reported by Phone Arena, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 renders two sensor-lenses which combos in a thin chassis that might be used for getting more photons to enhance the low-light photography, including for 3D-mapping and distance. The patent PDF also involves axis, magnets and lens alignments that could possibly means optical stabilization on the sensors or an even some zooming solution.

Samsung is rumored to experiment with the dual camera modules. However some Samsung Galaxy Note 8 reports also reveals that it was not prepared to make those in the mass quantities needed for sales in the series of Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

Apart from Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung is reportedly planning to reintroduce the refurbished versions of Samsung Galaxy Note 7. According to reports, the tech giant is reselling the recalled units outside the US and the UK, mostly in Vietnam and India, and most possibly under the new name Note 7s. With 2.5 million units left over, the devices is expected to fit with smaller-capacity batteries of about 3,000 to 3,200mAh and will include a new cases, as reported by PC Advisor .

Samsung has also confirmed the rumors and assured the recycling of Galaxy Note 7 in order to reduce its environmental impact from the device. Furthermore, the company is also planning to save components which can be saved, extract metal parts and even sell refurbished devices if appropriate. Meantime, Samsung has also announced that the product information such as the name, price range and technical specification will be unveiled when the device will officially launch.

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