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Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8 Price
The Samsung Galaxy S8 lowest price is $90, based on current retailer listings.
Full Specifications
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED, HDR10 |
| Size | 5.8 inches, 84.8 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~570 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | 3D Touch (home button only), Always-on display |
Platform
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset (USA) | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) |
| Chipset (Global) | Exynos 8895 (10 nm) |
| CPU (USA) | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| CPU (Global) | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU (USA) | Adreno 540 |
| GPU (Global) | Mali-G71 MP20 |
Memory
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Main Camera
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Dual | 8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF; 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera) |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 1440p@30fps |
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired (Quick Charge 2.0), Qi/PMA wireless charging |
Body
| Dimensions | 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm (5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 155 g (5.47 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Launch
| Announced | March 2017 |
| Status | Released April 2017 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Beautiful and immersive display
- Compact design for its screen size
- Very good camera in various conditions
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Headphone jack included
Cons
- Fingerprint sensor placement is awkward
- Bixby button can be accidentally pressed
- Battery life is decent but not outstanding for heavy users
- Software updates have ended (Android 9.0 Pie is the last major update)
- Glass back is prone to fingerprints and breakage
In The Box & Warranty
- Samsung Galaxy S8 Handset
- USB Type-C Cable
- Fast Charging Adapter
- AKG-tuned Earphones
- USB Connector (USB Type-C to USB Type-A)
- Micro USB Connector (USB Type-C to Micro USB)
Typically comes with a standard one-year manufacturer's warranty, though this may vary by region and retailer.
Questions & Answers
When was the Samsung Galaxy S8 released?
The Samsung Galaxy S8 was officially released in April 2017.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S8 still receiving software updates?
No, the Samsung Galaxy S8's last major Android operating system update was to Android 9.0 Pie, and it no longer receives official security updates.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S8 waterproof?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is IP68 certified, meaning it is dust and water resistant, capable of being submerged in up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S8 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S8 features a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.
What kind of display does the Samsung Galaxy S8 have?
The Samsung Galaxy S8 features a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED 'Infinity Display' with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and HDR10 support.
What are the main camera specifications of the Galaxy S8?
The main camera on the Galaxy S8 is a 12 MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF, and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), capable of recording 4K video.