Get to know the new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ from Samsung.
Samsung is an absolutely massive player in the smartphone space, and that all comes down from up high with the flagship Galaxy S line. The latest in the lineup, the Galaxy S8 and its larger partner the Galaxy S8+, build on the core features and experiences from the Galaxy S7 and bring things into the future with great new design and a few eye-catching features that are all new for 2017.
Here's everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+.
Galaxy S8 and S8+: The basics
The two phones, which are only differentiated by their screen size and battery capacity, come in at 5.8-inches and 6.2-inches with extra-tall 18.5:9 aspect ratio displays. That battery difference is pretty subtle: 3500mAh for the Galaxy S8+ and 3000mAh for the standard Galaxy S8. You may note that the Galaxy S8+'s battery is actually 100mAh smaller than the Galaxy S7 edge of last year, while the Galaxy S8's is the same size as the Galaxy S7 despite being a larger phone.
Though the batteries haven't increased in size, the hope is that the improved efficiency of the new 10 nm processor inside — that'll be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or the Samsung Exynos 8895, depending on the region — will provide some help. The processor is backed up by 4GB of RAM, an increase to 64GB of storage, and of course a microSD card slot. Waterproofing and wireless charging are still here as well, plus a new USB-C port on the bottom. The rear camera is unchanged in terms of its 12MP sensor and f/1.7 lens, but has improved processing thanks to new software and a new ISP (image signal processor).
This is some beautiful hardware all around.
The overall design for the phones is identical on both sizes, and is still shimmering glass and metal much like the previous generation. It's punctuated by the long edges of the displays curving subtly off the side, more so like the Galaxy Note 7 than the more dramatic Galaxy S7 edge — and to that point, there is no "edge" model here, as both phones sport the curves.
Read: Samsung Galaxy S8 review
The displays have a new 18.5:9 aspect ratio with a QHD+ resolution, meaning they're extra tall while staying relatively narrow. Samsung has also moved to on-screen buttons and reduced bezel size dramatically in order to fit as much screen into the body as possible. That necessitated the movement of the fingerprint sensor to the back of the phones, where it sits somewhat-awkwardly next to the camera lens. Iris scanning makes its return in a new-and-improved version from the Note 7 to try and pick up the slack.
Get familiar with all of the Galaxy S8's specs
Samsung is trying to drive a narrative that we've moved beyond specs (and you can definitely argue that we have), but the enthusiasts will always want to know the details of what's powering the latest phones. You get just about everything in here that you'd expect
| Category | Galaxy S8 | Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Display | 5.8-inch AMOLED 2960x1440 (570 ppi) |
6.2-inch AMOLED 2960x1440 (529 ppi) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or Samsung Exynos 8895 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or Samsung Exynos 8895 |
| Storage | 64GB (UFS 2.1) | 64GB (UFS 2.1) |
| Expandable | microSD up to 256GB | microSD up to 256GB |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Rear Camera | 12MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7 1.4-micron pixels OIS |
12MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7 1.4-micron pixels OIS |
| Front Camera | 8MP, f/1.7 auto focus |
8MP, f/1.7 auto focus |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11ac MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou LTE Cat.16 |
Wi-Fi 802.11ac MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, GPS, Glonass, Galileo BeiDou LTE Cat.16 |
| Charging | USB-C Fast charging Qi wireless Powermat wireless |
USB-C Fast charging Qi wireless Powermat wireless |
| Battery | 3000mAh | 3500mAh |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Security | One-touch fingerprint sensor Iris scanner Samsung KNOX |
One-touch fingerprint sensor Iris scanner Samsung KNOX |
| Dimensions | 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm | 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | 173 g |
As for the two different models, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ are identical internally aside from the batteries and of course screen sizes.
Notable camera improvements on the GS8
On the face of it, the spec hounds among us won't be satisfied with the fact that Samsung has stuck with the same camera specs from the Galaxy S7 in the new Galaxy S8. Yes that means we're looking at a 12MP "Dual Pixel" camera with an f/1.7 lens — but remember that the software and ISP (image signal processor) have been improved since last year, and this was arguably the best camera of 2016. On the other side, Samsung has completely revamped the front-facing camera to an 8MP unit with auto focus — all the better for your selfies of all types.
How does it all come together? Here's Daniel's take from our Galaxy S8 review:
Since the Galaxy S8 has the same fundamentals as its predecessor, it's still one of the fastest, most reliable cameras on any phone. [...] Unlike some of the other substantive hardware improvements, the Galaxy S8's rear camera is another solid effort, but not more.
Compared to the Galaxy S7, the Galaxy S8 takes naturally sharper photos (meaning it uses less artificial sharpening), and also takes less-saturated and more accurate photos. Those are both overall quality improvements, while the GS8 also remains lightning quick with lots of extra software features to boot.
The Galaxy S8 has what it takes to capture wonderful photos with extreme reliability, but unlike this time last year it is challenged overall by the flagship competition — namely the LG G6, Google Pixel XL and HTC U11.
Everything you need to know about the Galaxy S8's cameras
All of the new software features in the Galaxy S8
As Samsung often does, we got a good sneak peak at the Galaxy S8's software experience in the form of the Android Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. But there are some changes to make note of.
What you'll find on the Galaxy S8 is very similar in terms of its design, core apps and behaviors, but you'll also find a new launcher layout, new icons, on-screen buttons and of course a bunch of new features. Not the least of which being Bixby, DeX, S Pen-styled note taking features and more.
A complete look at the Galaxy S8's software in our review
Bixby Voice is a whole new way to use your phone ... well, soon
Bixby isn't so much a head-to-head competitor with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, but instead an assistant to help you on the phone phone itself. That means Bixby is designed to help you locally throughout the phone using the screen, the camera and soon also your voice. The problem is Bixby wasn't fully ready at the launch of the phones, and at the end of June just started rolling out Bixby Voice in beta. Without Voice, it only has a small set of features, limited to some intelligent information offered in "Bixby Home" on your home screen, and "Bixby Vision" for identifying objects using the camera.
Bixby is initially limited, but shows promise.
That's frustrating, but the system itself has potential. Bixby Voice can basically respond to any command and perform actions within whatever app you're using as if you tapped though the software yourself. Samsung also claims Bixby can fail more gracefully when it doesn't understand your query entirely, getting you through the answer as far as it can before asking for more information. Samsung is betting this is the next interface paradigm, and it's exciting to watch the developments on the Galaxy S8.
Everything you need to know about Bixby Voice
This is Samsung's DeX desktop dock for the Galaxy S8
Far on the other end of interaction from Bixby is the new "DeX" desktop docking system for the Galaxy S8. It's a little piece of hardware no larger than a wireless charger that lets you plug in your Galaxy S8, attaching it to a keyboard, mouse and monitor to transform it into a desktop-like environment. The Galaxy S8's interface scales up gracefully to fill the large monitor, and Samsung's own apps have been designed to be resized and operated with a keyboard and mouse.
Samsung has also struck deals with Adobe and Microsoft to bring their most popular apps to the big screen — the only question is how it works with other non-optimized apps, and who will invest in these docks and this setup to use DeX on a regular basis.
Samsung DeX review: This isn't a replacement for your laptop
Compare the Galaxy S8 today's hot devices
Plenty of people will just pick up the Galaxy S8 or S8+ because Samsung is the brand they know, but many of us will comparing it head to head with other leading devices. To help you make up your mind on which phone is right for you, we've compared the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ to the likes of the Pixel and Pixel XL, LG G6 and of course the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
Galaxy S8 and S8+ vs. Pixel and Pixel XL: Two ways to do a flagship
Galaxy S8 vs. LG G6: Tall, skinny and very similar
Galaxy S8 vs. iPhone 7: Battle of the platforms
Which one should you buy?
So now that you have all the information, which one should you buy? You have a big phone and a bigger phone; one with a big battery and a bigger battery. There are so few differences between the Galaxy S flagships this year that it comes down to size and battery preference alone, and that may make your decision even harder.
Should you buy a Galaxy S8 or a Galaxy S8+?
Where to buy the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+
The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are now on sale. In the U.S., you'll have your choice of the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+, both in 64GB storage configuration, in one of three colors: black, silver or orchid grey. You can also pick up a proper U.S. unlocked model from Samsung or Best Buy if you don't want to bother with a carrier. Prices are in the range of $720-750 for the Galaxy S8, and $820-$850 for the Galaxy S8+.
Where to buy the Galaxy S8 in the U.S.
Where to buy the Galaxy S8 in Canada
Updated June 2017: Article updated with new links and information on Bixby Voice and Samsung DeX.
Reader comments
Samsung Galaxy S8: Everything you need to know
has anyone else had issues since Samsung pushed out the first update a couple weeks back? All of the sudden battery is draining fast, Bluetooth isn't working right, network connection via cellular is dropping and I still cannot get my Windows 7 x64 PC to recognize this phone so I can either do a backup or a data transfer. Just wondering what is going on and I did do the smart thing and buy an unlocked version of the S8 Plus, or at least I thought I did
Dafuq?
Because it was updated
Why did this old article this show up today at the top of the site's feed?
Samsung did the things that Apple can even think of ! The best thing about Samsung is they do not advertise every single and small details like apple do.
There are more surprises that Samsung let us to actually use and tell and be happy about it !
This amazing video tells us all the story !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTiBh5s0x5E
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I hear Samsung came out with a "special edition" Galaxy S8 with 6GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. But honestly, they should've annouced that version at launch.
I heard on a YouTube video (salt grains included) that the "special edition" is for the Korean market.
You may have already read this somewhere else, but that version is slated for these Chinese market. The theory is that the S8 would not be able to compete with the many 6GB RAM phones there.
Does the new S8 still have the split screen option? If so - has Samsung built in a way to disable it, instead of me having to add an app and turn it off every single day??? Love my S7, but hate the split screen feature.
Looks gorgeous, but I want to see what the Note 8 is like.
Imagine S8+ with an S-Pen and either a sensibly placed fingerprint sensor or a fingerprint scanner under the glass.
Replace mine S7E with mate 9 last month, i thought i would regret it seeing as S8 was looming in the horizon, but nope there is nothing attractive here, at least to me.
I have to laugh. Yes, I have a Galaxy S7 Edge, but I also have a 950. Wow, Bixby and Dex are extremely watered down versions of Cortana and Continuum.
Bixby is nothing like Cortana,
Except they are both voice controlled assistants with a card-centric way of giving you visual information. They have some different features, but they are related technologies.
Except some of us loathe MS and everything associated with them...and Cortana using Bing, which I also loathe. At least Bixby uses a real search engine.
And some of us aren't Google/Android shills either. Bixby is also 5 years late to the party.
Anybody know what functions the edges have this year? Do they still act as notification lights?
Does anyone know what steps have been taken to make this phone more secure? I've read that the android platform, in general, is less secure, but I am really eager to make the switch from my iPhone 6s.
It's been encrypted for a couple generations now
Does anyone know if there is screen looping? I hate that my S6 doesn't have this.
Download NOVA Launcher
I placed my freshly purchased G6 next to that S8+ and my G6 cried a bit. That Plus is a beautiful device! The G6 may go back tomorrow.
Did you not see my comment above? It's literally a picture of the S8 in my hand. I covered up the bottom speaker and no audio could be heard from the top earpiece so, no, it isn't doubling as one.
I'd love a Samsung 8+ but I just can't see paying that kind of money for a phone.
Andrew, did you notice the earpiece speaker working in tandem with the bottom speaker or does the s8 have the same mono setup like the S7? Thanks
Just a single speaker at the bottom still.
Man I was hoping Samsung would give a deal Note 7 owners, I also really hate the finger print scanner placement.
Looks like a beautiful phone. I'm more interested in the next pixel. Don't care for the bloatware that is added to most droids.
does it come with a fire extinguisher ...just in case?
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Nothing like being on the "me too" bandwagon, huh?
It looks great but it's $700 more expensive than what I'm willing to pay. I look forward to its innovations cropping up in the midrange phones of 2019-20 and budget phones of 2021-22.
So you're only willing to pay $20 for a smartphone?
I know, right!
I won't be upgrading my S7 edge to an S8. 5.8 inches is too big. Even if the bezels are tiny. Plus I don't like the 18.5 by 9 ratio. Nothing is recorded in that ratio, so its pointless. Hope to God the Pixel 2 is still 16 by 9.
Good luck on that
Except that your photos can use the entire screen. And websites. And all of your apps. So basically, just because videos don't record in that ratio you don't want to upgrade? You're not making any sense. If you have an S7 Edge right now why would you even consider a Pixel phone? People usually go with a Galaxy device for the features it provides. The Pixel doesn't offer any features. Are you telling us the only reason you went with the S7 Edge was because of its screen ratio?
Usually when someone throws around "pointless" or "useless", it means "it doesn't do something that I want it to"
Just remember that a 5.8 screen that is 18.5 by 9 is much smaller then a 5.8 screen that is 16 by 9. The s8 is roughly the same size as the s7
Its the same size as the S6 edge +
How many, "everything you need to know" articles does AC need to publish for one phone? For crying out loud. Oh, I forgot, you guys must get paid on the side by the corrupt Korean corporation. You guys have bashed many other oems for doing what Shitdung is doing with their phones now. Effing shameful. I only come here anymore to read Jerry's posts. The rest of you guys are biased and bought.
So go somewhere else
Super AMOLED
I Love it...
Just pre-ordered the S8+ through T-Mobile!
I'm holding out for the Note 8. Samsung with the Galaxy S8 series and DeX really is going for "one phone to rule them all." DeX makes the Galaxy/Note 8 into a thin client with virtual desktops like Citrix, Amazon Workspace, and VMWare. For an on-call support person all they have to do is carry the DeX, BT keyboard and mouse, one can usually find some kind of display with an HDMI port. Same for other mobile professionals.
I see some interesting possibilities for video and photography folks. Many are already using external HDMI monitors like the Atmos series. So being able to do a shoot. Then change your S8 and monitor into a thin client to the real editing software running in the cloud or back end server could be a game changer. DeX with a Samsung Tablet might make even more sense - tablets already have a larger screen, so all one needs is DeX dock, keyboard and mouse.
AHAHAH More overpriced TRASH lawd lol
Somebody's coming unhinged more and more day by day ^^^^
What a salivating (drool, drool) pair of phones. Samsung has done it again and shows how things should be done and the rest can only and surely will follow.
I'm pretty excited at the awesome potential of Bixby and will diligently follow it's progress and here's hoping it get migrated to the S7 series sometime soon. Google Assistant just leaves me cold and unimpressed really. It feels like a half-baked effort of an improvement to Google Now.
The screen real estate is a feat of marvel engineering that no other company can hope to develop at this moment in time. Maybe they can produce the same high quality screens in say, five years time?
DeX. Again, lots of potential here for everyone to be so productive in their own fields. From business people, students, scientists, engineers, physicians, lawyers, bloggers, gamers, etc. The list is endless.
State of the art and the best CPUs in the business, the latest Snapdragon and of course, Samsung's own, the mighty Exynos. Whew.
Let's not forget their sound front which is powered by AKG? Another exciting stuff and to drool over for.
So all in all, the Samsung Galaxy S8 series phones aren't so shabby a phone(s) at all.
Will cost me $300 to upgrade to the S8 + with my S7 edge trade in next month. Sign me up!
Best screen out hands down funny how all the Iphone turds are crying now. Love it! S8 plus for me day one buy.
I can't put my finger on why, but I find myself completely uninterested. I think because high end phones have gotten so expensive I dread buying a new one, rather than being excited by it.
The odor repellent on the trash bags has worn off, you just smell the trash for what it is now
Troll alert guys ^^^^ are should it be clown alert
Nothing trollish about that comment. Calm down!
So why buy? Depending on your carrier, there's the Jump program & similar, or you could lease if you don't mind the phone (technically) not belong to you unless you buy out the lease.
I just can't get excited about another $750 phone that will only last 2 to 3 years at best.
I upgrade every year #BecauseTech
You're too nice! you meant to say "$750 phone...last 2 to 3 months" LOL
Hello Peeps...
I am going to do the same as I did with the S7. I am going to wait a month (thinking around late May or sooner) and find out if the Battery is worth a crap. If the battery can make it beyond a 18 hour time period with moederate use (I dont watch movies or play games). Twitter, text, phone calls, and the net are my usage...then I will be interested.
3000mAh battery? What?!? Didn't Samsung Central bash the HTC U Ultra for having a 3000mAh battery? Why, yes. Yes they did.
Come on Android Central - bring back some consistency and objectivity to your reviews.
the u ultra is larger than the s8+ (which has a 3500mAh battery) yet only has a 300mAh battery
300 mAh? Proofreading fail.
Phone is overpriced compared to what else is out there and not a big fan of a curved screen. Also when I previously had the Note 4 the touchwiz was horrible, and i assume based on what I've read touchwiz is still no good.
I am in the market for a phone and did want to take a look at this, but it just doesn't do much for me. I'm looking more at OnePlus3t for the more pure android experience and the ZTE Axon 7 for the multimedia/sound experience. Both phones are close to stock android, have good reviews, are priced lower and received upgrades to Nougat before the s7 did.
The only notable advantages the s8 would have is the camera (which I could care less about) and the screen.
So are you going to buy it?
You COULDN'T care less about it. Why is it so hard for people to understand the difference?
Phone is not overpriced compared to what else is out there because nothing else out there is comparable. Nothing. Who cares if you're not a fan of the curved screen. Once the Iphone goes curved so too will most other OEMs. So you'd better start getting used to it. Where are you reading that touchwiz is still no good? You need to read what actual users are saying about their S7's and based your assumptions on that.
The OnePlus3t or ZTE Axon 7 are definitely in your budget. They have the HTC M7 design from 2013 so you're definitely getting your money's worth. But don't be fooled. Your attempt to persuade others to go for those lower-grade phones won't work. There's a reason Galaxy phones outsell OnePlus & ZTE. Your words carry about as much credibility as a phone with a sub-par screen & camera. But then, you don't care about those things anyway which is why no on is swayed by your opinion.
The phone is EXPENSIVE, yes. That would be an objective statement. Calling the phone "overpriced" is subjective. There's a lot of leading edge tech and design rolled up into that thing. Also, they are putting in some great offers for pre-order customers. For FREE you get the Gear VR and controller and some other content. I think that's worth about $120. If you upgrade for $99 you get a 256GB memory card and even better Bluetooth full-size headphones. I forgot the value on that, but I think it's in the $450 range. All retail customers are getting the premium, wired earbuds, valued at $99. So the package will have value for some.
So, when are you changing the name of the website from Android Central to Samsung G8 Central? 22 of the first 27 articles on the site are all about a phone I won't be buying because it's way too expensive.
For the next few weeks, I hope it is GS8 central as they conduct thorough reviews, tests and comparisons. I mean what, are they just supposed to ignore the biggest mobile phone release of 2017? Isn't that what Android Central is all about? Giving us all the information we could possibly want and more so we can use our own brains and filter it out.
I'm sure alot of us thought that the phone was going to be $900+ and I'll admit. I was wrong. Starting at the low $700s is reasonable and competitive with the G6.
I'd encourage you to weather the storm of S8 articles and posts....It's coming no matter what.
+1
Exactly. There was no way this wasn't going to happen. Come on now. I didn't really want to watch any videos but since that's all I'm seeing, I watched and I survived!
Remember, if you order through Best Buy, it is $100.00 cheaper. The S8+ monthly payments on my Verizon bill, are less than my S7 Edge, a cheaper phone bill I am game for. Just an FYI.
You don't remember when it was Pixel Central? What the hell do you expect. Phone was just anounced.
I'll take S8 Central over Pokemon Go Central anyday!
I was going to respond, but not feeling like feeding the troll.......
This is what they do!
Would you rather AC resurrect all their articles on the Yota phone? How about an avalanche of articles about the Pixel with all of its non-existent features that is still too expensive for you to afford? Chuck, the S8 is a major deal because the Galaxy line is the most popular flagship phones bought by a large number of people. That means more people are interested in reading about the S8 than they are about whatever cheap phone you bought because it was all you could afford.
Not a fan of:
Battery
Fingerprint scanner placement
Price
I could probably get over the first two if that last one was better. I just can't justify spending that much on a phone anymore...especially now in the days of high quality devices that are half the price.
*If* you want and/or like the idea of Gear VR and you look at prices from retailers like Best Buy...you can get an S8 and a Gear VR for a total of $675. To me, that doesn't seem like a particularly high price for Sammy's flagship phone and pretty darned good VR device. As I mentioned in a comment above, I'm also getting a deal on the Gear S3 for $49 (have to lock in for 2 years, though) with a Samsung phone purchase. So for total "package price" of $725 that tech seems reasonably priced to me - but I'll admit I'm insane and buy a new flagship at least once a year. Usually more often. :)
Along with what Haggar said you don't need the fingerprint scanner anymore. You can unlock your phone with your FACE. YOUR FACE. And you EYES. FACE - EYE - FACE - EYE. no need to reach for that fingerprint scanner.
The battery on the other hand. Samsung still has super fast charging. So who cares. Charge it on up!
So you're not a fan of phones with batteries?
The LG V20, an 2016 phone, blows the S8 away it's not even funny anymore.
Lol. Stop it
I'm leaving my V20 for the S8, primarily because of the relatively lackluster experience of the V20. Doesn't hold a candle to my old Note 7.
so why are we all still laughing at you and your bootlooper of a phone?
It actually is funny that you're saying that! :D ha ha ha
I have the LG V20 currently, but honestly only bought it because of my Note 7 having to be recalled. It was roughly 830$ with the tax when I bought it and although it is a good phone, it wasn't the same experience I had with the Note 7. The Note 7 was the first Samsung device I had owned so that experience left a sour taste. Beforehand I also previously owned the LG V10 as well and at that time was in love with that phone for what it was. The reality of today is that new flagship phones, for the most part, will be $700+ that's the market we live in. I preordered the S8+ and am certain I will be pleased with it. Very curious of the Note 8 and what it has to offer.
I'm sure it ships with Lollipop but Samsung pinky-promises to update it to Nougat within the next 2 years.
It says right on the website it's Nougat.
Confirmed: I'm waiting for HTC U / 11.
They look nice but battery size is way too small on both devices
The batteries are too small (especially the S8), FPS placement is terrible, high probability of false touches, 6Gb of RAM for China only in all probability, virtually a carryover camera, forget Bixby and let the dedicated button be reassigned.
Beautiful phones, but not for me this go round. Enjoy.
I almost forgot Samsung's crippled updates, and where are better speaker(s) this generation?
Still, damn nice looking phones.
Honestly, the best thing I like from these devices is the removal of that eye sore of a home button....KUDOS for that Samsung!!
Ok, so I'm comparing the specs with my note 4 (the mighty note4) and I have to say a couple years have passed and the difference isn't that great. I'm trying not to be biased bc I want a new phone eventually. But there's one more gig of ram, different SoC, I'm sure the screen is brighter with the nit, 2x the internal storage. Battery is a small bump.
Not that major enough for me to upgrade.
I could ride out with the note for another yr easy. The software will eventually have me break and get a new phone.
I forgot the camera, I'm sure it's much better, but I'm ok with that.
I'm hoping for a new battery tech in the near future. There's some crazy stuff in the works but no phone has that yet
I still use my Note 4 besides my S7 Edge. While the specs may not seem that much of an increase on paper, in use they make a world of difference.
My Note 4 is still going strong as well. It's a little sluggish running some newer apps, especially games, but it still does great for everything else.
I'm gonna stick with my s7.a slightly larger screen and a few software tweaks, along with a dash of New features I sent enough to convince me to get an s8 at this point.
Pretty much this. This doesn't seem to have anything compelling over the s7, which may actually hurt s8 sales, since s7's will drop down in price, I'm interested in seeing the camera samples.
S8 looks great but waiting on the N8
FYI - If Bixby means anything to you, not definitive will be in the N8. In review of the schematics from Korea, the Note 8 will have a 4K 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, which is a double-sided curved screen, with no physical buttons. The fingerprint scanner is identical to the 8 series. Additionally, Note 8 will have 6 GB of RAM, 256 GB of expandable internal storage and the same processor as the Galaxy S8: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or Exynos 8895. Lastly, the Note 8 will come with a 6.44 inch 4K infinity display and will have the embedded fingerprint scanner under the screen. That's all folks!
Do you have a link to these supposed schematics?
Most likely, Note 8 will have a slightly smaller screen than the S8+ (with the same ratio), fingerprint scanner in the display (tech wasn't ready for S8/S8+ release) and dual cameras (yanked out of the S8/S8+ because they needed somewhere to put the FPS, which explains both the unusual FPS placement & the re-use of the S7 camera module).
Samsung need to understand that the reason people are ok with paying top dollar for a new phone is because it has all new parts in it, not that old camera from leftover stockpile. Unit prices come down over time during mass production, but you're supposed to shift those into lower tier products in your range as you improve your best components in turn.
Yeah, if Samsung can just go ahead and.. issue a S7 update with those S8 camera software improvements, that'd be great...
Battery still too small as always.
I'm a note user anyway & waiting for HTC to unveil their Note 8 rival in a few months ;)
No Coral Blue in the US? My wife is going to be bummed...
It may not be here at launch but we will see a Coral Blue S8.
Look at the reflections off those curves...
Why not mention facial recognition with Iris scanner? Isn't this a thing as in the presentation?
Also, how does the physical size compare to the S7 edge?
Best Buy's website is showing the following retail prices for the phones.
Sprint S8 - $799
Sprint S8+ - $899
Verizon S8 - $819
Verizon S8+ - $915
AT&T S8 - $749
AT&T S8+ - $849
I read that Best Buy's preorder is $100 off, plus they'll allow you to stack the free stuff the carriers will include:
http://bgr.com/2017/03/29/galaxy-s8-verizon-preorder-att-best-buy/
I got the same email. $100 off with in-store purchase and activation. So I'm guessing these prices take that into consideration?
My wife pre-ordered an S8+ online at BBY today—$100 off with Verizon.
Thanks for the info!
Just to chime in regarding Best Buy - I'm on AT&T and AT&T is offering the Gear S3 for $49 (with 2 year contract) if you buy a Samsung phone. Best Buy is offering $100 off the phone, but they don't have the $49 Gear S3 deal on their website on any POP materials in the store. I went to my local Best Buy today and talked to a manager there...they will price match the offer. It looks like I'll be getting the S8, Gear VR, and a Gear S3 for a grand total of $700.
Nice!
Now that's a good deal!
Wow, Bixby, Dex, VR what could go wrong? 😂😂😂
What you really need to know is that Best Buy has the unlocked version available from day 1!!!!!! It's in the website!
Still have to deal with the bad software... No thank you
After the S7 I wouldn't touch a Samsung unlocked phone, seems to be last for updates.
October cannot come quick enough
I would of liked to see more emphasis on a better camera stereo speakers, much better battery... None of these were adressed.... Emphasise on Bixby duplication of Google assistant what a waste.. And I don't like Curved edges... I'm on the fence on this one
I'm still amazed by this level of duplication on things- I know that there are a handful of people out there that don't like some of the Google apps, but do we really need to have teams of developers at LG, Samsung, and HTC cranking out their own versions of Email, Calendar, and Contacts, much less getting into app stores, wallets, voice control, etc?
If Samsung's gonna put $10M a year into developer salaries, I'd rather see that going into the OS and battery life, not a bunch of apps that I won't use and can't even disable.
And if someone really wants a different email client, isn't that where there's an app store in the first place?
If Samsung didn't put their own version of apps on it, they wouldn't be able to justify the high price.
So well put Jsabo....if they could figure out the battery they would be crushing it!
If there wasn't different companies having a go at making the own apps and software , the Google store you speak of would be considerably smaller , not to mention a lot of the software innovations from various companies and developers that Google now uses,
So while your enjoying your Google experience you may want to think about that.
Well...on my. Moto Z, I can't go into phone and pull up a contact. On my Note 4 I can. I have to use a separate contacts app to look up contacts. So yes. I do need these companies to overcome the shortcomings of stock android. The funny thing is we're halfway through the alphabet and my Palm phones still had some functionality not in android. Go figure.
May I ask what functionality you're referring to?
Who need as bigger battery with fast charging? My note 5 is almost never dead. Get yourself a fast charging powerbank and a fast charging car charger and you will be fine
Who the **** wants to carry all that **** around? I have a Z Play that sits at 60% at the end of a hard day's use. My Note 4 I could just swap a battery. Until a new flagship matches one of those two, I have no desire to buy a new phone.
And I do t get the curved screens. I haven't seen a case yet that seems to actually protect the screen adequately and not seem thick and odd along the sides because of the curves.
Safe to say the V20 remains the king followed by the G6 (depending on region)
Or depending on personal preference?
Can't stand how the V20 feels in the hand. It's bulky and clumsy and difficult to use with one hand IMO.
Wondering if I should go with the S8 or plus, despite the larger size. Wonder when these will have demo units in store to hold and compare?
I like the V20, but by what measure would you call it a king of power? Same with with the G6, in Korea the phone is at least somewhat competitive in the US, the G6 only wins if you want a lower priced phone and you don't care about specs.
King of What? Reboots? It made by LG for jeeper sake. It WILL fail. Just give it time.
I liked the old replaceable battery. That's gone! I like the flat screen as in my Note 5. That's now gone too. What's next that's going to be gone? 😉
removable battery was gone with the S6. Kinda a couple years late on getting that info.
and the S6 too.
I'm with you on the screens and I also dislike the all glass builds.. I've been through 4 S7 edges in otterbox defender series cases from minor drops. Having the Glass shatter on either the Front or back.. They don't make them to last anymore. It's almost as if style matters more than function like Apple.... And I loath any Apple product just because Of the software restrictions and the Phones have always craked apart landing on a mattress from. A one foot drop in a case.... Now the other companies like Samsung are making the same mistakes.. Don't get me wrong, I love Samsung and won't use any other but I want them to go back to tough phones and keep the tough internals...
Otterbox defender cases are trash, not drop certified, they're Otterbox certified which means nothing, many times because of having the soft rubber part on the outside the phone will fly out of the case when it hits the concrete which is hilarious
The headphone jack ???
Ugly. Hate the curved screen(s). Not for me. Bet they aren't cheap either. Fingerprint scanner location is a complete FAIL! But the sam-sheep will buy it up no matter the cost.
Not for me either but I DEF wouldn't call it ugly!
so use the face recognition or even better the iris to open and neither of them are ugly
Face recognition on this phone is trash, one tester took a selfie with another phone, then was able to unlock his Galaxy S8 with the picture, really Samsung, doesn't anyone think of these things?
And the Non-Samsung Sheep will hate on it no matter. Oh look, there you are.
Burn!
Samsheep??? I love that we have choices, yet you seem to bash them. Samsung makes the best all around android phone for my uses, which is why I have owned the S3, S4, S5, Note 4 and now S7 Edge. Once their is an all around better package, I will buy it. Screen, camera, battery life, SD storage and waterproofing are requirements for me, S7 Edge checks, all those boxes.
Guess battery life is not part of the "all around" uses for you. I am sick of Android making phones that barely last a day (besides Motorolo). I am voting with my dollars....crap battery...no sale! Going to go to Pixel 2...and if they blow it, finally switching to an iphone!
battery life is worse on iP7+
HAHAHA!!! Sorry, but there is no android phone that beats iPhones on battery life. i get two days of heavy use out of a 7+. Never go to bed under 40% unless i have been playing games.
My daughter's always charging her 7Plus. It's certainly no better than my Nexus 6P. And she doesn't game.
No doubt they the iPhones are good, but I bet my Lenovo P2 will beat it.
My Z Play outlived all the iphones at my last conference. They were all charging their phones off of the iPad chargers we had for the display iPads. I didn't even bring a charger. Got through the conference day, dinner and out and about. Still had 40+ % when I got back to the room.
This is the new Frontier for phones
let me guess, you'll love it when iPhone comes out with a new ground breaking curved screen and AMOLED.
Hey, they showed great courage in being the first manufacturer to dump the headphone jack!
Ha ha!
Sheep matriculate from the crapple side. Of. The. Tracks! Troll!
BAAAAAAAA!
You had me agreeing with you - especially about the curved screen - until you mentioned "sam-sheep". Then you lost me. Grow up.
Oh, you hate it so it must be bad......smh
prices? Did they say yet?
I missed this as well.
They didn't, but carriers will likely announce their pricing when the preorders start today/tomorrow.
android police has them
80 dollars more than the S7
750/850 or 720 at VZ
I think the folks at Samsung forgot to tighten the pipes.
I'm a little behind. Does it have 3.5mm headphone jack?
Yes..
But no stereo speaker
I read on another review that is has stereo speakers. I've looked on youtube and no one mentions anything about the speakers
it does have stereo speakers. i already have tested a model of the s8+ and its definitely there.
Dude are you positive? Because aside from one hands-on, nn one else has mentioned that.
i literally told you that i have tested the s8+. what other proof do you need?
And I've tested the Pixel 2. You need more than just...your word. Now if someone else can vouch...
GSM Arena specs state stereo speakers. I was surprised to see that.
Yeah I just read that too. It's frustrating because their hands-on mentioned that it had just a single speaker on the bottom.
I'd just like clarification from multiple big name sources like AC or The Verge or even Samsung themselves rather than the mixed messages I keep hearing.
Gizmodo says: "The biggest change for everyday phone users is the Galaxy S8's switch to stereo speakers, with the phone's earpiece doubling as a second speaker for full-volume playback." I can't post link because system keeps flagging as spam.
I also read somewhere that it has stereo speakers , I suspect if that is the case it's probably like most other brands with main bottom speaker doing the hard yards and the little ear speaker making the Sparrow farts .
They lied. I just got done handling one at Verizon. It's just a single speaker.
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/290e2620f4df1f31370c580eb95604cb34f...
The fact that it has one speaker on the bottom doesn't preclude the possibility of the earpiece doubling as a speaker.