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Samsung Galaxy S8

Market Status: Available


Released On: Released 2017, April 24


8 By Expert

Display image of Samsung Galaxy S8

5.8"1440x2960

pixels

12MP2160p

4GB RAM

Exynos 8895

3000mAh15W5W

Released 2017, April 24

155g, 8mm thickness

Android 7.0, up to Android 9.0, One UI

64GB storage, microSDXC

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Released 2017, April 24

155g, 8mm thickness

Android 7.0, up to Android 9.0, One UI

64GB storage, microSDXC

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BECOME A FAN

5.8"

1440x2960 pixels

12MP

2160p

4GB RAM

Exynos 8895

3000mAh

15W5W
Specification
Versions: G950F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); G950FD (Global Dual-SIM); G950U (USA Unlocked); G950A (AT&T); G950P (Sprint); G950T (T-Mobile); G950V (Verizon); G950R4 (US Cellular); G950W (Canada); G950S/G950K/G950L (South Korea); G9500 (China)

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps

Launch

Announced
2017, March 29. Released 2017, April 24
Status
Discontinued

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)
 
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

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
 
3D Touch (home button only)Always-on display

Platform

OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Chipset
Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
GPU
Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEAAdreno 540 - USA & China

Memory

Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM
 
UFS 2.0 or UFS 2.1

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes
 
32-bit/384kHz audio

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

Features

Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
 
Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)ANT+Bixby natural language commands and dictationSamsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable (11.55 Wh)
Charging15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi/PMA) (market dependent)
Talk timeUp to 20 h (3G)
Music playUp to 67 h

Misc

Colors
Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink, Burgundy Red
Models
SM-G950FD, SM-G950W, SM-G950S, SM-G950K, SM-G950L, SM-G9500, SM-G950A, SM-G950P, SM-G950T, SM-G950U, SM-G950V, SM-G950F, SM-G950U1, SM-G950N, SC-02J, SCV36, SM-G950, G950F
SAR
0.44 W/kg (head)     0.75 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU
0.32 W/kg (head)     1.27 W/kg (body)    
Price
About 230 EUR

Tests

Performance
AnTuTu: 199022 (v7)GeekBench: 6656 (v4.4)GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display
Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.768 (sunlight)
Camera
Photo / Video
Loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 72dB
Audio quality
Noise -92.5dB / Crosstalk -92.8dB
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 84h

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Expert View

on Oct 28, 2024

8/10
Expert
Score

9

Camera

8

Design

7

Battery

8

Display

8

Features

8

Usability

9

Performance

8

Connectivity

like
Pros
  • Gorgeous infinity display with excellent color accuracy
  • Premium design with IP68 water and dust resistance
  • Solid camera performance, especially in low light
  • Smooth performance with minimal lag
  • Expandable storage option
like
Cons
  • Fingerprint sensor placement is awkward
  • Battery life may be limited for heavy users
  • Bixby assistant not fully developed
  • Glass back prone to fingerprints and scratches
verdict

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a powerful and stylish smartphone that introduced Samsung’s iconic infinity display. With a sleek design, great camera capabilities, and reliable performance, it offers a premium experience. While there are minor drawbacks, like the fingerprint sensor placement and battery life, the Galaxy S8 remains a solid choice for users seeking a high-quality Android device with excellent display and design.

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