Samsung today launched its Galaxy Note 8 flagship smartphone in New York, USA. The Note 8 is a premium model with borderless display, narrow formfactor, dual-rear cameras, AI Bixby, face / iris scanners and S Pen. We predict the Note 8 will lift profitability and solidify Samsung’s leading smartphone position worldwide this year. How many units will Samsung ship globally? Can the Note 8 beat the upcoming tenth-anniversary Apple iPhone?