| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $430.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2017, March 29. Released 2017, April |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm (6.28 x 2.89 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 173 g (6.10 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | |
| SIM |
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
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| Features | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 98.3 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~529 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Platform | OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI |
| Chipset |
Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEA Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China |
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| CPU |
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEA Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China |
|
| GPU |
Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEA Adreno 540 - USA & China |
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| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | |
| Features | UFS 2.0 or UFS 2.1 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS | |
| Selfie camera | Dual |
8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera) |
| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 1440p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Features | 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 |
| Features |
Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) |
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| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable (13.48 Wh) |
| Charging |
15W wired, QC2 Wireless (Qi) (market dependent) |
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| Misc | Colors | Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink |
| Models | SM-G955F, SM-G955FD, SM-G955W, SM-G955A, SM-G955P, SM-G955T, SM-G955V, SM-G955R4, SM-G955U, SM-G955S, SM-G955K, SM-G955L, SM-G955, SM-G955U1, SM-G955N, SM-G9550, SC-03J, G955F | |
| SAR | 0.67 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.27 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 430 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Performance |
GeekBench: 6754 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.658(sunlight) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 68dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 71dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -92.2dB / Crosstalk -93.3dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 88h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung Galaxy S8+
Advantages
- Luminous AMOLED panel engineered for vivid color accuracy and outdoor readability
- Dependable daily multitasking and gaming stability powered by Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEA Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
- Convenient wireless charging capability for cord-free desk replenishment
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Crafted for users who push their hardware through intensive daily workloads, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ presents a robust, confidence-inspiring build that does not compromise on longevity. The front interface is anchored by an expansive AMOLED measuring 6.2 inches , engineered to maintain crisp visibility even under challenging outdoor lighting conditions.
Underneath the hood, compute resilience is marshaled by the powerful Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEA Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China. Heavy background downloads, intensive 3D rendering, and continuous navigation operate without thermal throttling or frame drops, demonstrating exemplary sustained performance. In terms of mobile photography, the camera module—centered on a 12MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS)—delivers consistent detail retention, accurate shadows, and responsive point-and-shoot reliability.
Replenishment speed and cell resilience are spearheaded by a 3500mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds alongside wireless charging convenience to keep active power users moving forward without hesitation. The Samsung Galaxy S8+ proves itself an authoritative, high-endurance package ready for grueling everyday demands.
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