Specifications
Design
Color Availability
Dimensions
Display
5.8" Quad HD+ Super AMOLED
(2960x1440)
570 ppi
(2960x1440)
570 ppi
6.2" Quad HD+ Super AMOLED
(2960x1440)
529 ppi
(2960x1440)
529 ppi
- *Infinity Display: a bezel-less, full-frontal, edge-to-edge screen.
- *Default resolution is Full HD+ and can be changed to Quad HD+(WQHD+) in Settings.
- *Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners.
Camera
Camera
[FRONT]
- 8MP AF
- F1.7 Aperture
- Pixel size: 1.22µm
- Sensor size: 1/3.6"
- FOV: 80
- Wide selfie
[REAR]
- Dual Pixel 12MP AF
- OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
- F1.7 Aperture
- Pixel size: 1.4µm
- Sensor size: 1/2.55"
- FOV: 77
- Max Zoom: 8x (digital)
- Pro mode
- Panorama
- Slow motion
- Hyperlapse
- Food mode
- Save as RAW file
[BOTH]
- VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization)
- HDR (High Dynamic Range)
- Selective focus (Bokeh effect)
- Virtual shot
- Motion photo
- Filters
- Stickers
- Stamps
- Grid line
- Location tags
- Timer
- Quick launch
- Voice control
*Voice control is available for some languages.
Video
Recording
- 4K video recording at 30 fps
- 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
- 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
- VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization)
- Digital Zoom 8x
- High CRI LED Flash
- Slow Motion video support for 720p at 240 fps
- Hyperlapse video with stabilization
- Continuous Autofocus video
- Face Detection
- Tracking AF
- Take 9-megapixel still photos while recording 4K video
- Playback Zoom
- Video Location tags
Performance
AP
- Octa-core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10nm processor
- Octa-core (2.35GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10nm processor
*May differ by country and carrier.
Memory
4GB RAM (LPDDR4)
64GB
64GB
*May differ by country and carrier.
*User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the device features. Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed.
Network
& Connectivity
LTE Cat.16
*May differ by markets and mobile operators.
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz),VHT80 MU-MIMO,1024QAM
Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)
*Galileo and BeiDou coverage may be limited.
Expandable
Memory
& SIM Card
Single SIM model: one Nano SIM and one MicroSD slot (up to 256GB)
Dual SIM model (Hybrid SIM slot): one Nano SIM and one Nano SIM or one MicroSD slot (up to 256GB)
*May differ by markets and mobile operators.
OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Audio
[Ultra High Quality Audio Playback]
UHQ 32-bit &DSD support
- PCM: Up to 32 bits
- DSD: DSD64/128
*DSD64 and DSD128 playback can be limited depending on the file format.
[Audio Playback Format]
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DSF, DFF
[Bluetooth]
Dual Audio: connect two Bluetooth devices to the Galaxy S8 or S8+ to play audio through the two devices simultaneously.
*The two connected devices may exhibit a slight difference in sound output.
Scalable Codec: Bluetooth connection is stable even with ambient radio frequency interferences.
*Available only for certain accessories made by Samsung.
[Recording]
Recording quality is improved with the High AOP Mic that minimizes distortion in noisy environments.
*AOP: Acoustic Overload Point
[Bundled Earphones]
Pure sound by AKG
Hybrid canal type
2way Dynamic Unit
Video
[Video Playback format]
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
[TV Connection]
Wireless: Smart View (Miracast 1080p at 30 fps, mirroring support available for devices supporting Miracast or Google Cast.)
With cable: supports DisplayPort over USB type-C. Supports video out when connecting via HDMI Adapter. (DisplayPort 4K 60 fps)
Water & Dust Resistant
IP68
*Carrying an IP68 dust and water resistance rating. Based on test conditions of submersion in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.
Battery
Galaxy S8
- [Battery Capacity]
3000mAh
- [Battery Life]
-
- MP3 playback (AOD on): up to 44 hrs
- MP3 playback (AOD OFF): up to 67 hrs
- Video playback: up to 16 hrs
- Talk time: up to 20 hrs
- Internet use (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs
- Internet use (3G): up to 11 hrs
- Internet use (4G): up to 12 hrs
Galaxy S8+
- [Battery Capacity]
3500mAh
- [Battery Life]
-
- MP3 playback (AOD on): up to 50 hrs
- MP3 playback (AOD OFF): up to 78 hrs
- Video playback: up to 18 hrs
- Talk time: up to 24 hrs
- Internet use (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs
- Internet use (3G): up to 13 hrs
- Internet use (4G): up to 15 hrs
*Data based on devices released in Europe. Actual results may vary depending on usage and environmental factors.
Charging
Fast Charging on wired and wireless
Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA
Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA
Sensors
& Buttons
- [Sensors]
-
- Iris Sensor
- Pressure Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Barometer
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Gyro Sensor
- Geomagnetic Sensor
- Hall Sensor
- HR Sensor
- Proximity Sensor
- RGB Light Sensor
- [Buttons]
-
- On/Off key
- Volume key
- Bixby key
Security
Authentication
- Lock Type: Pattern, Pin, Password
- Biometrics Lock Type: Iris Scanner, Fingerprint Scanner, Face Recognition
Security
- Knox protection: Real-time device monitoring and protection
- Virus, malware prevention (Powered by McAfee)
- Secure Folder: A secure space on the device to keep content such as apps, photos, movies, and files private using either iris scanning or fingerprint scanning.
Payment
Samsung Pay
- Credit & debit cards: supports MST/NFC
- Membership cards
- Gift cards
- Transit cards
- Reward point service
*Available in select countries. Supported payment solutions and available features may vary by country.
Intelligence
Bixby
- Press the Bixby button to go to Bixby Home, or press and hold it to interact with Bixby using voice.
- Talk
- See
- Recommend
- Remind
*Available features and content providers may vary by country.
Customization
Edge Screen
Edge Panels: Apps edge, People edge, Smart select, Reminder, Tasks edge, Quick panel, Clipboard edge, Device Maintenance, Weather, Calendar
Edge Lighting
AOD
(Always On Display)
AOD content: Choose from a variety of clock designs and information.
- Clock: Digital clock, Analogue clock, World clock, and Edge clock (option to choose color and wallpaper.)
- Active clock (with second hand)
- Calendar
- Image: Select an image from Gallery or Smart Select and set it as wallpaper for the AOD screen.
- And more: Set custom text, date, battery level, app notifications, and song information.
FaceWidgets: Experience different widgets on the AOD screen by double-tapping the clock area.
Pin to AOD
- Pin text and images you wish to remember to the AOD screen. The pinned memo can be easily viewed or deleted.
- You can pin memo to the AOD screen using Reminder and Share via.
AOD Themes
- Download AOD-exclusive themes from Theme Store.
- Decorate your AOD screen with various themes.
Theme Services
Themes are sets of wallpaper, icons, and other design details available for download to the Galaxy S8 and S8+.
Accessibility
accessibility
To continue making our technology accessible to everyone, Samsung has developed and applied a variety of technical solutions. With solutions for vision, hearing, dexterity and interaction, people with disabilities can easily use technology and take advantage of new and exciting features.
- Voice Assistant
- High Contrast Theme
- Magnifier widget
- Color Adjustment
- Sound Detector
- Flash notification
- Universal Switch
In the box
Galaxy S8 | S8+
- Device
- USB Cable
- Earphone
- Ejection pin
- USB power adaptor
- Quick start guide
- USB Connector (USB Type-C)
- Micro USB Connector
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