Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Specs (Official)
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Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Specs (Official)

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have gone official at its Unpacked events in New York City and London. That, of course, also means we finally have official official Galaxy S8 specs to share with you. Not that much of this is a surprise at this point, but it’s all here for you to drool over.

The Galaxy S8 sports a large 5.8-inch QHD Super AMOLED display, while the Galaxy S8+ will feature a 6.2-inch panel of the same resolution. Each phone also runs a Snapdragon 835 processor in the US with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. They’ll feature 12MP (f/1.7) rear cameras, 8MP front cameras, USB Type-C ports, and the latest version of Samsung’s skin on top of Android Nougat.

The rest of the details can be had below. 

Samsung Galaxy S8 Specs (Galaxy S8+ Too)

Galaxy S8Galaxy S8+
SoftwareAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 835, Octa-core, 64-bit 10nmQualcomm Snapdragon 835, Octa-core, 64-bit 10nm
Display5.8" Infinity Super AMOLED Quad HD+ (2960x1440, 571ppi)6.2" Infinity Super AMOLED Quad HD+ (2960x1440, 529ppi)
Battery3000mAh
Fast Charge (wired and wireless)		3500mAh
Fast Charge (wired and wireless)
Memory64GB (UFS 2.1), microSD support up to 256GB
4GB RAM		64GB (UFS 2.1), microSD support up to 256GB
4GB RAM
CameraRear: 12MP f/1.7
Front: 8MP f/1.7		Rear: 12MP f/1.7
Front: 8MP f/1.7
Size148.9 x 68.1 x 8mm
152g		159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1mm
173g
Water ResistanceIP68IP68
PortsUSB Type-C
3.5mm headphone		USB Type-C
3.5mm headphone
ConnectivityWiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
4G LTE
GPS
NFC
MST		WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
4G LTE
GPS
NFC
MST
OtherFingerprint reader
Iris Scanner		Fingerprint reader
Iris Scanner
ColorsMidnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple GoldMidnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold

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Kellen

It’s not often that you get to merge personal passions into a professional life, but that’s what Kellen did when he launched Droid Life in 2009. After working years of unsatisfying jobs in the medical and property management fields, he took a risk to try and create an online community while playing with the coolest gadgets on the planet each day, a risk that has turned out to be incredibly rewarding. Outside of Droid Life, Kellen is your typical Portlander who drinks way too much good beer, complains often about the Trail Blazers, and can be found out on the streets for a run, rain or shine.

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  • Since Samsung and LG are changing aspect ratio we need to start showing a stat for screen area.

    A 2×1 AR screen has about 6.3% less screen area than a same diagonal sized traditional 16×9 AR screen.
    Effectively it’s even more of a difference if viewing 16×9 content on a 2×1 display (black bars take up a bit).

    The 5.8″ GS screen is 13.52 square inches. That’s about the same as a 5.6″ 16×9 screen.

    The 6.2″ version has a bit over 20% more screen area than the 5.8″, but with the obvious trade-off of larger dimensions.

    All in all while I haven’t used any of them yet, I think I like the 2×1 AR change. It will make reading text easier, and holding the phone one handed easier. For years I’ve been talking about the width being the most important figure for one handed use. Specifically saying under 70mm is key, or 68-69 ideally. Props to Samsung for hitting this perfectly at 68 (for comparison the original Moto x was 65). This is a full 1.5mm less wide than last year’s 5.1″ GS7, yet includes a screen with the area of a “5.6 incher”. Impressive.

    Of course they’re quite a bit taller, sure, but at least these new “candy bar” phones will be easier to hold in one hand.

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  • I can’t believe I’m saying this, but Samsung is doing what I want in a smart phone… got ride of that F***ing home button, and kept the headphone jack on the bottom… SWEET!

  • TouchWiz will still slow it down after a month and when the next Android version comes out it’ll be 4-6 months wait.

    • The next version is already out. 7.1.1 is the standard, but these come with only 7.0?

  • Anyone know if both the S8 and S8+ have the exact same curved screen as the Note 7 which was less of a curve than the S7 Edge?

  • I’m wondering if that 3000mah battery will be a step down from my S7 Edge 3600mah battery. Hardware wise, obviously, but will the software and 835 make up for it?

    • The 10nm snap835 should more than make up for it.
      Still disappointed in the battery size though.

  • If I read it, right, waterproof? Only thing I wish it had would be physical home button, removable battery and solid software support, but can’t have everything.

    • They mentioned that there was a home button embedded under the screen that had tactile feedback.

  • WHY is the s8 so BIG??? I thought the whole purpose of edge displays was to keep phones in the same size but increase the screen size? I guess for those of us who want a flagship phone in a manageable size, we are still only left with the iPhone option

    • You are obviously a troll or an idiot. Either way, the above comment doesn’t make any sense!

      • chill out, he’s asking a simple question. there are many of us that would’ve enjoyed a 5.5″ S8 around the same size as the regular non-edge S7. I have the S7 Edge and personally want a smaller phone.

        • There are even some of us who be very happy with a 5″ screen with the smallest surrounding phone possible.
          I went from a 4.7″ screen to a 5.5″ screen and I would actually like to go back a little smaller.

        • The S8 is actually narrower than the smaller non-edge S7. Thickness and weight are the same. The S8 is just a bit taller than the non-edge S7 (6mm, not much). Overall, about the same size.

    • Yeah, if these had 1Ah more I might consider then. They’ll prolly hit something like 6 hours screen time thanks to the Snap 835’s 10nm, but that doesn’t cut it any more. I’m not settling for under 12 hrs screen on time for my next. Current ZTE Blade V8 Pro is excellent with 8+ hours but I’ll be upgrading to the ZenFone 3 Zoom with 5Ah, should make it over 12 hrs.

      • Yes, I use my phone all the time ,so my Xiaomi Redmi Note 3’s 4000mah battery is also not sufficient for me.

      • Confirmed on the other Android site i their S7/S73 vs. S8/S8+ comparison article (don’t want to link to competition, hopefully that’s enough info for you to find it).

        That doesn’t come with any improved charging speed, though – Samsung is sticking with its Quick Charge 2.0-based Adaptive Fast Charging technology again this year to ensure maximum compatibility with legacy accessories.

        • If true – that’s insane. All QC products are backward compatible.

          Dealbreaker – as my current Note 4 features the same 2.0 technology

  • Boy did Samsung design this phone well. Depending on the reviews, how the software performs, and what Google does for the next Pixel, this may be my first Galaxy S phone.

  • This is the first Samsung phone that I would actually own. Finally, no physical home button! But, still waiting for word on the Pixel 2.0. Google better bring it.

    • It looks very good and I know what you mean when compared to the Pixel. But I just got my wife the Pixel and it does not matter what the phone looks like once you turn it on and start using it. I’ve used Nexus phones from the beginning (currently rocking a N6P) but the Pixel is so much better with the software that I know it is going be my next phone.

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    • What, did you look at the screen size and not the actual dimensions of the phone? The S8 is about the same physical size as the S7. Only very slightly taller, and narrower even.

  • I’m still not regretting my G6 purchase. Coming from a G7E, and a Nexus 6 before that, I cannot tell you how excited I am to go back to a flat front.

    • I’m considering getting the g6 I have the S7 edge now. What do you like about it? And what did you have before?

      • My G6 on Sprint is actually being delivered today so I cannot speak on that yet. I’ve had the S7 Edge since day 1, and while it’s a great phone, I just want a change. Couldn’t resist the free Google Home and 49′ HDTV promo.

    • I’d buy this or likely the note 8 if it came with a flat front and back. but without…no. #edgesucks

  • Software looks so much better. Swipe up for the app drawer is a huge win….

    I’m already more impressed than I thought I’d be with the hands on videos…… Waiting for Droid Life. But I’m very impressed so far.

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    • Which is insane. Because I can’t stand the size of my 6p but Samsung did an incredible job with that.

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