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JAN 03,2018  |  ver 1.5.65.0  |  29.73 MB

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    Version O 8.0 WAC
    MAY 31,2018
    4.55 MB
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    AUG 02,2018
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  • S8+
  • S8 Active
  • S7
  • S7 Active
  • S7 Edge
  • S6 Edge
  • S6
  • S6 Edge+
  • S6 Active
  • S5
  • S5 Active
  • S5 Mini
  • S5 Sport
  • Galaxy S5 Developer Edition (Verizon)
  • S4
  • S4 Developer Edition
  • S4 Mini
  • S4 PrePaid
  • S4 Zoom
  • S III
  • S III Developer Edition
  • S III Mini
  • S III Prepaid
  • S II
  • SII
  • SII Skyrocket
  • S
  • S Relay
  • S Vibrant
  • S4 Google Pure
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Carrier
Type Unlocked
Provides who the cell phone carrier is for this model of phone.
Color
Color Coral Blue, Lilac Purple, Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold
Choice of colors (exterior design) that a model is currently available in.
Processor
Processor Speed, Type 2.8GHz,1.7GHz
Display
Main Display Resolution 2960 x 1440 (Quad HD+)
Main Display Size 146.5mm (5.8" full rectangle) / 143.3mm (5.6" rounded corners)
Main Display Technology dual edge Super AMOLED
Color Depth 16M
Camera
Camera resolution (Front) 8MP AF (F1.7)
Camera resolution (Rear) 12MP OIS (F1.5/F2.4)
Number of pixels across and down that are used to capture an image. More pixels, the sharper the photo.
Features Super Speed Dual Pixel
Video Recording Resolution UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps
Main Camera - Flash Yes
Main Camera - Auto Focus Yes
Memory
Internal Memory 4GB RAM / 128GB Storage, 4GB RAM / 256GB Storage, 4GB RAM / 64GB Storage
User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the features. Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed.
Available Memory MicroSD (Up to 400GB)
Hardware device or memory card that connects to a phone for the purpose of receiving and storing data.
Network
Frequencies and Data Type 2G CDMA
CDMA800,USPCS1900
2G GSM
GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G CDMA
BC0(800),BC1(1900),BC10(800)
3G CDMA Diversity
BC0(800),BC1(1900),BC10(800)
3G UMTS(WCDMA)
B1(2100),B2(1900),B4(AWS),B5(850),B8(900)
3G UMTS(WCDMA) Diversity
B1(2100),B2(1900),B4(AWS),B5(850),B8(900)
3G TD-SCDMA
B34(2010),B39(1880)
4G LTE FDD
B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700),B14(700),B17(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B28(700),B29(700),B30(2300),B66(AWS-3),B71(600)
4G LTE TDD
B38(2600),B39(1900),B40(2300),B41(2500),B46(5200)
The bandwidths supported by the device may vary depending on the region or service provider.
SIM Size SIM 1 + MicroSD
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80 MU-MIMO,1024-QAM
Connection that allows streaming computer data across wireless networks.
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1
Universal Serial Bus. Common hardware interface standard for connecting peripherals to a computer.
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0 (LE up to 2 Mbps)
ANT+ Yes
Bluetooth Profiles DI, A2DP, AVRCP, OPP, HSP, HFP, HID, MAP, PAN, HOGP, PBAP
Location Technology GPS,Glonass
Earjack 3.5mm Stereo
Wi-Fi Direct Yes
NFC Yes
PC Sync. Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
OS Android O (8.0)
Sensor Type
Type Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, HR Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Iris Sensor, Pressure Sensor
Size
Weight 163g
Product Dimensions (inches) 5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 inches
Height, width and depth of the phone, measured in inches (in.).
Battery
Battery, Standby AOD off: Up to 326 hours (13.6 days)
AOD on: Up to 82 hours (3.5 days)
Amount of time available in Sleep mode in which a phone's display is inactive to save power, but not totally shut down. Smartphone Battery Life Time Test Procedures
Battery, Talk Time Talk Time (3G WCDMA) (Hours) Up to 31
Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, vibrate mode, backlight settings, browser use, frequency of calls and voice, data and other application usage patterns. Smartphone Battery Life Time Test Procedures
Battery Type and Size 3,000 mAh
Music Play Time AOD off: Up to 90 hours AOD on: Up to 51 hours
Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, vibrate mode, backlight settings, browser use, frequency of calls and voice, data and other application usage patterns. Smartphone Battery Life Time Test Procedures
Video Play Time Up to 17
Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, vibrate mode, backlight settings, browser use, frequency of calls and voice, data and other application usage patterns. Smartphone Battery Life Time Test Procedures
Audio
Audio Playing Format MP3,M4A,3GA,AAC,OGG,OGA,WAV,WMA,AMR,AWB,FLAC,MID,MIDI,XMF,MXMF,IMY,RTTTL,RTX,OTA,DFF,DSF,APE
Video
Video Playing Format MP4,M4V,3GP,3G2,WMV,ASF,AVI,FLV,MKV,WEBM
Video Playing Resolution UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps
Services and Applications
Samsung DeX Support Yes
Gear Manager Gear Circle (Manager Support),Gear Fit,Gear Fit2,Gear Fit2 Pro,Gear Sport,Gear1,Gear2,Gear2 Neo,Gear S,Gear S2,Gear S3,Gear IconX,Gear VR with Controller,Gear 360,Gear 360 (2017)
Key Features
HD Display Yes
Wireless Charging Capability Yes
Samsung Pay Yes
Water-resistant Yes
Water-resistant and dustproof based on IP67 Rating, which tests submersion up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Not shockproof.
Advanced Camera Yes
Expandable Memory Yes
Infinity Display Yes
Bixby Yes

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