What is a “Dotted Panel”

• In the aftermarket display market, a “dotted panel” (sometimes written “dot-panel”, “minor-dot panel”) refers to a screen that has one or more minor visible imperfections — typically very small dots, spots or shade variation — yet is still functional for touch and display. For example, a listing:

  “Refurbished/Dotted LCD (Grade B) … touch & display: fully working with minor visible dot(s) or shadow.” allmobileparts.pk

• The term implies the panel is not perfect/new-original. It may be a downgraded grade part, or a salvage/refurbished unit that has visible but typically non-functional blemishes. E.g., one advertisement says “Minor Dot Panel – Note8”.

• Buyers should understand this means the panel may have small cosmetic defects which may or may not bother them, but functionally the screen works.

• These panels are often cheaper than “fresh/unused OEM” panels, but also carry risk of shorter lifespan, lower quality, or compatibility quirks.

Key Spec for the Galaxy Note 8 Display

Since the Note 8 uses a premium display, here are the main specs you’d expect:

• Screen Size: 6.3 inches (diagonal) for the Note 8

• Resolution: QHD+ (1440 × 2960 pixels) in the original OEM.

• Display technology: Super AMOLED (for the original) — so ideally if replacing you’d want a compatible AMOLED or high-quality equivalent panel.

• The replacement listing says: “High Resolution Display … Sharp, detailed visuals … Specifically designed for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.