Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	68.1 mm (millimeters) 6.81 cm (centimeters) 0.22 ft (feet) 2.68 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	148.9 mm (millimeters) 14.89 cm (centimeters) 0.49 ft (feet) 5.86 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	8 mm (millimeters) 0.8 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.31 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	155 g (grams) 0.34 lbs 5.47 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	81.12 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.93 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black Silver Golden Blue Grey Pink Red
Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body.	Glass Aluminium alloy
Certification Information about the standards to which this device is certified.	IP68

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 700 MHz (B12)

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	10 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	4x 2.35 GHz Kryo 280, 4x 1.9 GHz Kryo 280
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8-A
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	3072 kB (kilobytes) 3 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	8
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	2350 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 540
GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	710 MHz (megahertz)
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	4 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR4X
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates.	Dual channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	1866 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	Super AMOLED
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5.8 in (inches) 147.32 mm (millimeters) 14.73 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.54 in (inches) 64.45 mm (millimeters) 6.44 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	5.22 in (inches) 132.48 mm (millimeters) 13.25 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	2.056:1
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	1440 x 2960 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	568 ppi (pixels per inch) 223 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	84.47% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance
	Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Dual Edge display Always-On Display 540 cd/m² 90%DCI-P3 VR headset support

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Sensor model	Sony IMX333 Exmor RS
Sensor type
Diaphragm	f/1.7
Focal length	4.2 mm (millimeters)
Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	Double LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image.	4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device.	3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels)
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality.	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode
	Available also with Samsung S5K2L2 (ISOCELL) Pixel size - 1.4 μm Sensor size - 1/2.55" Phase detection with Dual Pixel Object tracking AF Smart OIS High CRI LED flash Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 26 mm Angle of view - 77° 720p @ 240 fps

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.

Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera.	Sony IMX320 Exmor RS
Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger.	f/1.7
Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length is also indicated, providing the same field of view with a full frame camera.	2.95 mm (millimeters)
Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the additional camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera.	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with an additional camera.	2560 x 1440 pixels 3.69 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the secondary camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution.	30fps (frames per second)
	Available also with Samsung S5K3H1 Sensor size - 1/3.6" Pixel size - 1.22 μm Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 25 mm Angle of view - 80° Auto HDR

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.	5.0
Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.	A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) LE (Low Energy) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser.

HTML HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	3000 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	29 h (hours) 1740 min (minutes) 1.2 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	29 h (hours) 1740 min (minutes) 1.2 days
Adapter output power Information about the electrical current (measured in amperes) and electrical voltage (measured in volts) that the charger supplies (power output). Higher power output ensures faster battery charging.	5 V (volts) / 2 A (amps) 9 V (volts) / 1.67 A (amps)
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Wireless charger Fast charging Fixed
	Qi/PMA wireless charging

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	0.24 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard.	0.48 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)

The source has published “exclusive” data regarding the exact dimensions of the upcoming flagship smartphones Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. He received this data from a case manufacturer who had previously sent him three-dimensional images of the Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone generated by computer graphics.

So, the older and larger model of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is housed in a case measuring 152.38 x 78.51 x 7.94 mm. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is taller and wider than the current Galaxy S7 Edge, as can be clearly seen in the image above. But this is not surprising, given the larger screen. The Galaxy S7 Edge has a screen diagonal of 5.5 inches, while the Galaxy S8 Plus is expected to have a screen diagonal of 6.2 inches. There is no noticeable difference in thickness.

The dimensions of the younger model Samsung Galaxy S8 are 140.14x72.20x7.30 mm. The image above allows you to visualize the difference in size compared to the current Galaxy S7 model. Allegedly, the successor to the current Galaxy S7, with its screen diagonal increased from 5.1 to 5.7 inches, will not only be slightly lower, although wider, but also thinner. This was achieved by abandoning the classic frames around the screen in favor of the now popular frameless design, when the display occupies almost the entire area of ​​the front panel.

In these schematic images, the only thing that confuses us is the microUSB connector instead of USB-C, as well as the power/unlock button that has moved to the left side. In general, the drawings look quite plausible and overlap with previous leaks.

In addition, it was possible to “catch” the model numbers of the new flagships of the South Korean company from the database of mobile device profiles. the fact that due to “tetraphobia” Samsung will once again break the continuity in designations has been confirmed. The new generation flagship devices will receive the numbers SM-G950 and SM-G955.

Last week, the development of the Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone was completed, it does not have a hardware Home button, and only the older version received a dual camera.

26.04.2017

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After a series of failures and troubles that occurred with Samsung last year, the Koreans did not give up and presented the next flagship Galaxy S8, which greatly delighted their fans. And today in my review of the Galaxy S8 I will try to look at the new product from all sides.

Samsung Galaxy S8: technical specifications

Screen: 5.8 inches, Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen with 16 million colors with support for up to 10 touches, QHD 1440 x 2960, ppi 570

Platform: processor - ExynosOcta 8895, 4 x 2.3 GHz ARMExynosM2, graphics - Mali-G71 MP20 at 550 MHz, RAM - GB LPDDR4X, ROM - 64 GB eMMC 5.1, external memory up to 256 GB

Operating system: AndroidOSv7.0 (Nougat), Grace UI firmware

Work in networks: GSM / HSPA / LTE, type of SIM cards 2 x nano SIM or 1 nano SIM and microSD

Main camera: 12 MP, f/1.7, 1.4 μm, 27 mm, video: 2160p/30kzs, 1080p/60kzs, 720p/240kzs

Front camera: 8 MP; f/1.7, video: 1080p/30kz;

Networks and communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, USBType-C1.0

Battery: 3000 mAh, non-removable

Other: fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass

Dimensions and weight: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm, weight 155 g.

Release date: March 2017

Appearance and Design

Let me start with the fact that the Galaxy S8 has already been called the most beautiful smartphone on the market today. There were no Mi Mixes or Pixels lying around. Of course, this is a subjective question, but I think most of you will agree with me. Special thanks, even a medal for courage, can be immediately awarded to Samsung for abandoning its logo on the front panel. On the front there is now only a speaker, several tiny holes for sensors and a hefty display, in our case 5.8 inches. No inscriptions, marks or even buttons. Well, just a paradise for a minimalist.

Samsung engineers deserve special praise for abandoning the mechanical Home button, although they retained the concept, but abandoned the mechanics. The fact is that technology like Apple’s 3D press is implemented here. That is, the lower part of the screen reacts not only to light touches, but also to strong pressure. Thus, the smartphone can still be activated by pressing the familiar button. Moreover, a locked smartphone, thanks to its Super AMOLED display, can constantly illuminate the area needed to press. The press itself is accompanied by a pleasant vibration feedback, and here I can only confirm the words of a good dozen other reviewers who used to criticize the vibration in smartphones from this manufacturer, but now justifiably praise it.

But even such a cool screen will be powerless against ordinary gloves or mittens, which you simply cannot do without in the cold season. In such cases, you can use special gloves for touch screens from the accessories catalog of the online store prooriginal.ru, which are in no way inferior to ordinary ones in terms of heat retention, and at the same time allow you to work with touch screens just as comfortably as directly with your fingers.

By the way, according to unconfirmed information, a fingerprint scanner was supposed to be located under the screen, or rather under its glass. But it seems that this technology worked very crookedly, so Samsung engineers did not have enough time to finalize it and installed it where it worked. But it turned out to be installed next to the main camera unit. You can be sure that many users will often confuse a scanner with a camera, which in turn will affect the quality of photographs; it is no coincidence that Samsung issued a separate warning “Keep your camera lens clean.”

Also, if you are a perfectionist, then you will be disappointed with the lower edge of the smartphone. Here, not only is USB Type-C located off-center, but other holes are stuck in any direction. And yes, I understand that it is very difficult for engineers to make such an already very stylish device ideal, but even the Chinese learned to center USB connectors a few years ago... especially since there was a place for a fingerprint scanner, and well Special thanks for the available 3.5 mm audio jack.

Sound

Regarding the sound, everything is surprisingly typical and, I would say, without unnecessary emotions. There is only one speaker, right here on the bottom end, it sounds good and that’s all. Just a speaker, just with good sound. The same situation with headphones. However, the included headphones from AKG, which, by the way, were recently acquired by Samsung, deserve a good word. The sound, as for complete ears, is gorgeous. For some reason, I immediately remember the times of cooperation between HTC and Beats and those incredibly pleasant feelings when right out of the box you get everything for the full use of your smartphone.

Display

Let's take a look at the Galaxy S8's display. Its diagonal, as I already said, is 5.8 inches, there is also a 6.3-inch version, however, in our opinion, for more or less comfortable use of the device, the smaller version is exactly what you need. It feels like a Xiaomi Mi5C, I mean the dimensions.

Also in the review of this particular smartphone, it is worth noting that the area occupied by the display is 87% of the entire front panel. Plus, it is also rounded at the edges. Samsung called it borderless design, but if you look closely, there are still thin borders, although I’m nitpicking of course. I won’t talk about the quality of the picture, words still can’t convey it, it’s better, as they say, to see once.

Fingerprint scanner and identification

I would like to say separately about identification. Users will constantly confuse the fingerprint scanner with the camera, this is inevitable. But it can be disabled, especially since Samsung offers two alternatives at once. The first is a retinal scanner, and the second is a full-face scanner, but even here there is an ambush. This is only in the movies, once the scan has passed, the wait is long enough to give up and generally refuse such blocking.

Performance

As befits a flagship device of 2017, the Galaxy S8 has only the best, a Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 gigabytes of RAM, 64 gigabytes of permanent memory, top-end graphics and all this together produces phenomenal performance both in benchmarks and in use mode. Or the Koreans lost their software problems with the shell, which was slow, remains to be verified, this is a matter of several months of use, but what I saw in just over a week of use is amazing without further ado.

In short, if you want a top-end device, the S8 is your choice. However, don't forget that it's on Android. This device is certainly not the best device among all the smartphones currently available, but Google, and this is a stone in their garden, cannot master multitasking, I mean the way it should be and what Windows 10 offers or what it is found in Apple smartphones with less RAM.

Despite all that power under the hood, and despite the fact that apps launch faster than on any other smartphone, the Galaxy S8 still reloads most, if not all, minimized apps. So it will open the gallery on the same photo that was opened earlier, but the gallery itself, as an application, has already been unloaded from the RAM, and will require re-downloading, and therefore additional time, which is very expensive these days.

Bixby

Oh, and one more button. Samsung probably has laws like the law of conservation of energy, that is, if a button disappears somewhere, then it simply has to come out somewhere else. And so it happened, the Home button disappeared, and the Bixby button appeared. The truth is that there is minimal benefit from it, at least for us, at least for now. Photo recognition works extremely rarely; other functionality is not available at all. Although the potential and prospects of such an assistant are of course enormous.

Cameras

Well, since we are already talking about photos, let's look at the camera. The first thing you need to start with, and where Samsung representatives actually began their story: the camera here is contrary to trends, not dual, moreover, it is essentially the same as in the Galaxy S7, but it has still been improved. Just don’t rush to criticize Samsung for such a strategy, Apple with its innovations has been announcing the same thing for several years, why can’t these Koreans do this? Moreover, it is worth understanding that “improved” is not just words, the smartphone really takes better pictures, noticeably better. If you directly compare these two cameras, it is not so difficult to distinguish between photos from an old smartphone and a new one. And the result is always in favor of the new product.

Sample photos from Samsung Galaxy S8

Autonomy

So, well, the last thing we haven’t talked about yet is autonomy. Another stumbling block in this smartphone. With a diagonal of 5.3 inches, with a resolution of 2K, there is only 3000 mAh, and with moderate use, surprisingly, this is enough until the end of the working day. But if you unleash the full potential of iron, then do not count on a long separation from the outlet.

Conclusion

Well, the conclusion, which, despite the fact that in my hands there is definitely a phenomenal smartphone, is very, very ambiguous. This crown of Korean smartphone manufacturing has absorbed all the most technologically advanced and powerful that can only be found on our planet today, but it has absorbed it all, somehow rather clumsily. Gorgeous design, discredited by amazing symmetry and a fingerprint scanner, excellent hardware is limited by a small battery and Android optimization, the fingerprint scanner was poked in the worst place, and the camera, even if very good, was updated, in fact, only in software.

However, the most interesting thing is that when asked what is the best Android smartphone on the market now, you will get a clear answer - Samsung Galaxy S8.

	Regional modifications
	China, USA and Japan	International version
Chipset		Samsung Exynos 8895 Octa
CPU	4 x Kryo 280 @ 2.45 GHz 4 x Kryo 280 @ 1.90 GHz	4 x Exynos M2 @ 2.3 GHz 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.7 GHz
GPU	Adreno 540 @ 650 MHz	ARM Mali G71 MP20 @ 550 MHz
RAM	4 Gb LPDDR4x @ 1866 MHz 6 Gb LPDDR4x @ 1866 MHz *
Flash	64/128 Gb UFS 2.1
MicroSD	Yes, up to 256 Gb, hybrid slot (for Duos models)
Screen	5.8 inches WQHD+ (1440 x 2960 pixels), Super AMOLED, Multitouch, Edge, pixel density ~570 ppi, ~83.6% of the total plane of the front of the smartphone
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Always-on display	Yes
Main camera	12 MP, f/1.7 aperture, focal length 26 mm (35 mm film equivalent), phase detection autofocus, optical image stabilization, LED flash, 4K video recording, simultaneous video + photo
Front-camera	8 MP, f/1.7 aperture, 22 mm focal length (equivalent), 2K video recording, dual video call, Auto HDR
Connection	2G/3G/4G
GSM	Yes **
UMTS	Yes **
LTE	Yes **
CDMA		No
CDMA 2000	yes (SM-G9500, SM-G950V, SM-G950R only)	No
TD-SCDMA	yes (SM-G9500 only)	No
4G LTE speed	Download: LTE Category 16, up to 1 Gbit/s (!) Transmission: LTE Category 13, up to 150 Mbit/s
Dual-SIM	SM-G9500 only	yes (not all modifications)
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band 2.4/5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, speed up to 867 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	v5.0
Navigation	GPS + A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS
NFC	Yes
Samsung Pay	yes (NFC + MST) ***
Radio	No
USB	v3.1, Type-C 1.0, OTG
3.5mm audio	Yes
Fingerprint's scanner	yes (on the back of the body to the right of the camera)
IRIS scanner	yes (front)
Face recognition	yes (front camera)
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyroscope, distance sensor, compass, barometer, heart rate and blood oxygen saturation sensors
Fast charging	Quick Charge 3.0	Yes
Wireless charger	P.M.A.	Qi/PMA
IP68 protection	Yes
Battery	3000 mAh, non-removable
OS	Android 7.0 Nougat
Shell	Samsung TouchWiz UI
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Bixby (not all regions yet)
Dimensions	148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0 mm
Weight	155 g

* The modification with 6 Gb of RAM is currently available only in China and South Korea

** The set of supported frequencies and subversions of the standard may vary depending on the country or mobile operator (for operator versions).

***Samsung Pay contactless payment service is not yet available in all countries.

Specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus that differ from the basic version

Below are the technical characteristics of the Galaxy S8 Plus, which differ from the original version without the “plus”.

And now in detail

CPU

It is, of course, a key component that determines the remaining characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy S8. As before, Koreans prefer to “keep their eggs in two baskets”, for this reason the smartphone is available in versions with different chipsets - Exynos 8895 of its own design and Qualcomm Snapdragon 835.

This year there was a very interesting turn, which has not yet been noticed by everyone. The new generation of mobile processors is slightly superior in performance to the previous one. This time the manufacturers focused on such characteristics as data transfer speeds in mobile and wireless networks, support for dual cameras, etc.

You can read more about the comparison between Snapdragon 835 and Exynos 9 Series (8895). We only note here that both chipsets are approximately equal in their technical capabilities, and you should worry more about software debugging.

Memory

Contrary to expectations, the “eighth galaxy” turned out to be a little more modest in terms of memory characteristics, but this almost always happens with top models from which a “megabreakthrough” is expected.

RAM

Inside most of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ there is 4 GB of fast dual-channel LPDDR4x RAM clocked at 1866MHz. It is believed that this is quite enough for comfortable launching of modern mobile applications.

However, especially for China and South Korea, Samsung is producing an “extended” edition of the Galaxy S8, which has as much as 6 GB of RAM. Apparently, this is due to active competition from local vendors from the Middle Kingdom, especially Xiaomi with its Mi6.

Built-in storage

The new Samsung Galaxy S8 is available in versions with 64 and 128 GB of built-in flash memory. The latter is still as rare as the version with 6 GB of RAM. The most modern and high-speed UFS2.1 chips are used.

Some sources also indicated an option with a drive with a capacity of as much as 256 Gb. However, due to the possibility of expansion, Samsung does not produce it at all.

Expandable

Like last year's Galaxy S7, the new Galaxy S8 allows you to expand internal storage by installing a MicroSD memory card. The controller built into the chipset allows the use of fast modern SD 3.0 (UHS-I) cards.

Officially, cards with a capacity of up to 256 Gb are supported, but in practice nothing prevents you from using SDXC of the maximum possible capacity - 2 Tb.

It should be noted that thanks to the OTG option, you can also connect external USB drives with a USB Type-C interface to the smartphone, as well as more traditional USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 via an adapter.

Screen

The Galaxy S8 display is perhaps the key feature of the new Samsung flagship. In the process of creating the device, the company’s specialists decided that it was time to do away with the classic forms and offer something radically new. Moreover, competitors have noticeably revived in this direction, which is worth only one.

The screen of the Samsung Galaxy S8 has grown noticeably compared to last year's Galaxy S7 - a diagonal of 5.8 inches versus 5.1, and has also become wider. At the same time, the dimensions of the smartphone remained almost the same. For this purpose, we had to abandon the so familiar hardware “Home” button and additional touch control keys on the sides of it.

Thanks to this solution, the flagship's display occupies almost 85% of the front surface, with frames left only at the top and bottom. The fingerprint scanner has moved to the back of the case. This solution is often found among Chinese manufacturers and will be quite familiar to many.

Of course, most of the free space will be occupied by on-screen controls, but in games and other full-screen applications, Galaxy S8 owners will be able to fully enjoy the benefits of a large diagonal.

And this time Samsung will equip all modifications of its flagship with a curved screen like the Galaxy S7. Thus, the Edge prefix will lose relevance, and the concept will become mainstream.

Another feature of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus is the ability to change the screen resolution. By default, it is 1440 x 2960 pixels (WQHD+), but can be reduced to FullHD+ (1080 x 2220) or HD+ (1480 x 720) to improve speed and battery life.

Camera

Contrary to expectations, Samsung did not equip the Galaxy S8 with a dual camera. Instead, the smartphone received an updated 12-megapixel sensor for the main module with the DualPixel technology already familiar to us from the Galaxy S7.

The first test images taken with the main camera of the Galaxy S8 demonstrate rich colors and high picture quality. Of course, only “field tests” will show real photography capabilities, but now we can say with complete confidence that the new Samsung flagship is one of the best camera phones of 2017.

In the case of the front camera, the Koreans also did not chase the number of megapixels, as they now like to do in Podniesnaya. Its resolution is quite modest - 8 MP, but the quality of selfies is far superior to its Chinese competitors.

Connection

Samsung's new flagship has excellent support for modern mobile networks, but the specific list of frequencies and cellular standards varies among different regional and operator models.

Thus, the Chinese (SM-G9500) and some American versions (SM-G950V, SM-G950R) can operate in CDMA2000 1xEV-DO networks; TD-SCDMA is also available in the Middle Kingdom (a purely local 3G standard, not relevant in other countries).

Thanks to the new X16 modem, the Galaxy S8 is capable of downloading data on 4G networks at speeds of up to 1 Gbps (if the operator has equipment that meets the requirements of LTE Category 16).

A significant part of smartphones have support for two SIM cards. Typically, sellers in such cases add the Duos prefix. However, this does not apply to American operator versions, which are traditionally tied to native networks.

As noted above, the dual-SIM Galaxy S8 has a hybrid tray that allows you to install either two nano-SIM SIM cards, or one SIM card and MicroSD.

Communications

In terms of communication capabilities, the Galaxy S8 is literally packed to the brim. The only thing missing is FM radio and an infrared port for controlling external devices.

Bluetooth

Galaxy S8 is the first smartphone to support Bluetooth 5.0. The fifth version of this feature-rich wireless standard increases the range of the transmitter by as much as four times and the speed by two times.

In addition to traditional capabilities such as file transfer and mobile Internet distribution, Bluetooth 5.0 provides advanced capabilities for controlling a variety of wearable gadgets. Recently, this direction has become increasingly popular.

WiFi

Even this generally “gentlemanly” option of a modern smartphone, such as connecting to WiFi, on the Samsung Galaxy S8 corresponds to the latest trends in the field of high technology. The smartphone has a dual-band (2.4 + 5 GHz) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless network adapter.

The maximum data transfer speed is 867 Mbit/s (if you have an appropriate access point or WiFi router). Of course, there is support for Wi-Fi Direct and access point mode.

Navigation

It would seem that since smartphones have all gained GPS support, it is very difficult to come up with something new in this direction. However, the Galaxy S8 provides previously unavailable navigation capabilities.

So, in addition to standard A-GPS, GLONASS and Beidou, the smartphone can use satellites of the European Galileo system, as well as QZSS and SBAS corrections, to more accurately determine coordinates.

USB

Finally, with almost a two-year lag, Samsung has equipped the flagship of the Galaxy S line, instead of the old-fashioned microUSB 2.0, with a modern “full-fledged” USB Type-C 1.0 port, the data transfer speed corresponds to the USB v3.1 standard.

The connector is used in the Galaxy S8 for synchronizing data with a PC, charging and connecting external OTG devices. For older devices with USB 1.1/2.0/3.0, an appropriate adapter will be required.

NFC and Samsung Pay

“Eighth Galaxy” has full support for the proprietary contactless payment service Samsung Pay, including both MasterCard PayPass/VISA PayWire and magnetic tape emulation using MST technology. However, to use it, it is necessary that the service is available in your country, and the smartphone itself must be officially purchased in its territory.

The NFC adapter can work with any other contactless payment applications, for example QIWI, Yandex.Money, Mobile Wallet, Beeline card, TKS mobile banks, Sberbank online, Privat24 (Ukraine), etc.

Sensors

The fingerprint scanner on the Samsung Galaxy S8 has moved from the mechanical Home button (which is no longer there) to the rear surface of the case, to the right of the main camera. Its location is perhaps one of the few controversial aspects of the new flagship - when unlocking it is easy to leave a greasy imprint on the lens.

The reason for this is most likely the desire of the Koreans to differ from countless Chinese smartphones, which have a round fingerprint sensor on the back cover. But embedding it under the screen turned out to be too expensive and technically complex.

But the Galaxy S8 has a front-facing iris scanner. It was supposed to be popularized by last year’s Galaxy Note 7, but due to the explosion hazard, Samsung had to discontinue the product altogether and recall, if possible, the entire circulation.

Among the set of other sensors, it is worth noting the presence of an accelerometer, gyroscope, distance sensor, barometer, heart rate meters and blood oxygen saturation level.

Audio

Samsung has never really focused on the music capabilities of its flagships. All we can say is that they always sounded great. Those who needed to listen to tracks loudly on a smartphone without headphones, and even stereo with “good” bass, purchased more affordable “youth” devices.

According to rumors, the Galaxy S8 has a very decent DAC from C-MEDIA, which means you don’t have to worry about the sound quality. In addition, the Koreans, unlike Apple and Lenovo, did not throw out the usual 3.5 mm jack. So the owners of the new “Galaxy” will be spared inconvenient adapters and the need to find special headphones.

Battery and power

Like its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S8 has a built-in 3000 mAh battery. Due to the non-removable design and the presence of a sealed waterproof smartphone case, its replacement is recommended only at an authorized service center.

The device potentially supports fast charging using Quick Charge 4.0 technology, which allows you to charge it for four hours of use in 5 minutes. In 15 minutes, the gadget's battery is replenished by 50% from zero. The only requirement is the presence of an appropriate charger (included in the kit).

Support for wireless charging in accordance with the Qi and PMA standards has not gone away and has been developed, which has become even faster (but cannot yet be compared with wired charging).

Software

Despite having its own Tizen mobile OS, Samsung continues to use Android in its flagships due to its enormous popularity among users and developers, as well as the presence of a huge number of applications in the Google Play store.

operating system

Samsung Galaxy S8 runs on the relatively current version of Android 7.0 Nougat.

At least for the next couple of years, the gadget should receive current updates to new versions of the mobile OS from Google, as well as built-in system software from the manufacturer.

Samsung voice assistant Bixby

One of the important features of the new flagship from South Korea is a “smart” voice assistant called Bixby. It is based on the developments of Viv Labs, which once created Siri, a similar solution for Apple devices.

Viv Labs introduced the new assistant in May 2016. The still crude product was highly appreciated by both IT experts and ordinary users. It is not surprising that Samsung soon simply acquired the company with all the developments in the field of artificial intelligence and speech recognition.

According to ETnews, Bixby already supports 7-8 languages ​​(including Chinese and Korean), while the Google Assistant built into the latest versions of Android only supports 4. It is not yet known when support for the Russian language will appear.

It is reported that third-party developers may release their own extensions for the new Galaxy S8 voice assistant.

P.S. For now, Bixby is only available in South Korea. Everyone else will have to make do with Google Assistant for the time being.

Dimensions, etc.

According to data published online from accessory manufacturers (primarily cases), the dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy S8 are 148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0 mm (159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm in the case of the Galaxy S8+), that is, they are quite consistent with the idea of ​​a “classic” smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 was released relatively long ago by industry standards - March 29, 2017. But thanks to the power reserve provided by the manufacturer, the smartphone remains relevant to this day. The model differs from its predecessors in its larger screen, as well as the absence of a “home” button. It has been replaced by a tactile element - it is located under the glass. A similar technology was used on the iPhone 7. Reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S8 are positive, users liked it.

The design of the Samsung Galaxy S8 is somewhat different from its analogues. The first thing you should pay attention to is that the Samsung inscription above the screen is missing. The company's engineers simply could not find a place for it. At the same time, the shape of the smartphone is unique; in terms of design, there are no analogues on the market today. What sets the phone owner apart from other smartphone users.

The flagship itself is made of glass and metal. You should be careful when using it. The device is not only slippery, but also instantly covered with fingerprints. It is worth using napkins more often - this will keep your smartphone looking attractive throughout the day. Glass completely covers the front and back sides of the case. The frame is made of metal.

The model is presented in several colors simultaneously:

• ⦁ golden;
  ⦁ blue;
  ⦁ gray;
  ⦁ black

The speakers on the back side disappeared. The case itself is assembled as reliably as possible. But there is a small gap between the glass of the front panel and the metal frame. The nail doesn't fit there. But dust will easily get in. This is especially unpleasant if the phone is black. Contamination will immediately become visible against a dark background.

There is a fingerprint sensor on the back cover - right next to the lens. Moreover, the latter is now made flush with the plane of the body. There is a heart rate monitor, as well as an oxygen saturation analyzer in the user’s body.

The smartphone is a good solution for those involved in sports. It is possible to keep a training diary and automatically record your body indicators. A stylish and expensive case will set the S8 owner apart from other smartphone users.

Design and ergonomics

The curve of the Samsung Galaxy S8 case strongly resembles the geometry of the Note 7. But at the same time, the model in question is small and lies comfortably in the hand. The Samsung Galaxy S8 easily holds up when compared to its closest competitor, the iPhone 8, in terms of characteristics and appearance. The dimensions of the model are relatively small:

• length – 148.9 mm;
• width – 68.1 mm;
• thickness – 8 mm.

Moreover, the weight is only 152 g. The model will look great both in a strong man’s palm and in thin women’s fingers. The device is universal. The geometry of the case and the location of the home button make it comfortable for everyone, regardless of the length of the fingers and the width of the palm. The S8 doesn't feel big. The main reason for this is that it is a little elongated compared to its counterparts with the same screen diagonal.

Thanks to good balancing, it is convenient to work with the phone; despite the sloping body, it does not slip out. On the left side there is a “swing” that makes it easy to adjust the volume. There is also a special key for launching the Bixby assistant. It doesn't work in our country. But you can find a special application on Google Play that allows you to easily reassign a button to another action.

Display

The screen of the Samsung Galaxy S8 is the first thing that attracts attention. Moreover, developers and marketers together even came up with a special name for it - Infinity Display. The display occupies 97% of the front area of ​​the body and has a QHD+ resolution (2,960 × 1,440 pixels). The installed screen is of very high quality, there are no dots.

SuperAmoled matrices were used during assembly. This is the latest generation, improved in comparison with those used in the Note 7 model. The automatic brightness control algorithm has undergone significant changes, depending on external lighting conditions. Experts have improved a mode called AlwaysOn Display. Buttons located on the screen are hidden when applications are running. The display diagonal is exactly 5.8 inches.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 model began to use technologies that were previously used only in the development of televisions. In addition, the phone itself constantly analyzes the image present on the screen. There is not only a light quantity indicator, but also an RGB color analyzer. It independently, without user intervention, adjusts screen tones in accordance with external conditions.

Serious advantages over competitors include the use of Mobile HDR Premium technology. It was developed literally in 2017 specifically for devices that support 4K resolution. According to experts, the screen in the Galaxy S8 is the most technologically advanced in the world. Its main differences:

• automatic brightness adjustment sets 1000 candelas at maximum illumination - you can easily read even small text under sunlight;
• DCI-P3 Color is used - also used in TVs with 4K resolution;
• there are simultaneously 2 sensors that analyze the amount of light - on both front panels;
• night mode eliminates the presence of blue color in the light spectrum - this allows you to avoid excessive stimulation of the psyche;
• a separate circuit is built in to work with Always On technology, which can significantly save battery power.

Equipment

The delivery package contains a standard list of items:

1. the smartphone itself;
2. a device for connecting to a 220 V electrical network to recharge the battery;
3. paperclip – allows you to remove the tray to place a SIM card in it;
4. headset type AKG – wired type;
5. special adapter - for connecting additional equipment - OTG;
6. instructions.

The OTG cable deserves special attention. With its help, you can connect various external devices to your smartphone. Including all kinds of storage media. These are USB flash drives, as well as other equipment. The AKG headset allows you to listen to music. It cannot boast of an impressive sound. But for watching movies, videos from the Internet are perfect. The device is delivered in a cardboard box.

Specifications Samsung Galaxy S8

Even a year after its release, the device remains relevant. This may be due to the characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy S8:

• CPU – Exynos 8895, 8 cores, 2.3 GHz each;
• built-in video accelerator – Mali-G71 MP20;
• volume of RAM (random access memory) – 4 GB;
• ROM volume (read-only memory) – 64 GB (several GB are deducted for installing the operating system).

It must be remembered that the model is produced for different markets with different technical characteristics. For example, the Chinese version is equipped with not 4, but 6 GB of RAM. In the USA, the exclusive Samsung Galaxy S8 is sold on the Snapdragon 835 processor. This is why some devices show higher results in various synthetic tests.

Performance

Various software tests don't always show how fast the Samsung Galaxy S8 is. But it is worth noting that there is no gap at all between clicking on the application icon and launching it. Even in comparison with the S7 and Note 7, which have never had any complaints in terms of speed, the S8 is a serious winner.

Separately, it is worth highlighting the changes in terms of memory. The improvement is already visible in the transition from UFS 2.0 to UFS 2.1. This allows you to significantly reduce the time required to boot your smartphone. In addition, switching time between different applications is reduced to a minimum. It was the S8 that became the first device from Samsung equipped with UFS 2.1 memory.

There are still rumors among users of alternative devices about the slowness of Samsung smartphones. But such stereotypes are usually a consequence of installing a huge amount of third-party software on the device. The Samsung Galaxy S8 review will give you an idea of ​​the actual performance of the device.

Cameras

Using the device to take pictures and record videos is appropriate - the Samsung Galaxy S8's camera is worthy of all praise. The front resolution is as much as 8 megapixels, while it is fast. The maximum open aperture is f/1.7. Due to this, pictures can be taken bright and sharp even with a significant lack of light. There are many built-in effects.

It seems to many that the main camera with a resolution of 12 megapixels has remained the same. DualPixel technology is used. As with earlier models, Sony is the supplier. Separately, we need to dwell on the increased system performance. Photos of Samsung Galaxy S8 are more saturated. The camera model has its own memory.

Due to this, the speed of work increases by an order of magnitude. There is also a comfort mode called Burst Mode. Thanks to it, you can take several dozen pictures in a row. The high performance of the system allows the camera to focus faster and handle complex scenes better. This is especially noticeable in comparison with the Galaxy S7.

Photo

A special feature of the Samsung Galaxy S8 photography is the ability to form a panorama with an impressive 50.6 megapixels. Which makes the quality of the pictures simply fantastic.

A high-power LED flash will highlight shadows and also make the subject more detailed in the shadows.

Video

Shooting video on the Samsung Galaxy S8 is as good as shooting photos. It is possible to shoot video up to Ultra HD resolution. Recording is carried out at a speed of 60 frames per second. There is electronic image stabilization. But only in Full HD mode. In night mode, the video will also delight the smartphone user. Dynamic range, vibrant colors and good range resolution at high ISO make shooting easy and fun.

Front-camera

The characteristics of the front camera in comparison with the external one cannot be called outstanding. But it offers a completely acceptable result. Perfect for filming yourself while traveling.

Care must be taken when working in areas with insufficient lighting. It all depends on the amount of light and other factors.

Sound and music playback quality

The sound of the Samsung Galaxy S8 deserves special attention. Since Samsung uses a completely new development in its smartphone. It constantly analyzes the actions performed by the user. For example, if the owner of a smartphone is talking on Skype, the volume in the headphones is automatically increased. All frequencies and extraneous noises that can interfere with communication are also cut off.

In addition, the smartphone constantly evaluates the sound level around the device itself. Automatic adjustment to the situation is carried out. Moreover, the sound processor does not carry out all these actions; only the amplifier is used to solve the assigned tasks.

Another “trick” of the model is the automatic recognition of repeating sounds. For example, if headphones constantly rub against clothing or skin, then the device tries to remove such noise from the music while listening to it. The sound quality depends on the headphones used, as well as the sound profiles that are used in a particular case.

Samsung has designed and assembled the included headset to the specifications of the S8. All the delights of musical compositions are perfectly revealed thanks to the Cirrus Logic SC43130 DSP. The main feature of the module is its versatility; it fits well with most headphones - without any exceptions.

Communication capabilities

Like its competitors, the Samsung Galaxy S8 supports USB Type C version 3.0. This is the first smartphone of its year to feature the latest generation Bluetooth communication protocol – 5.0. There is also aptX, as well as other built-in audio codecs for audio playback. There is an LTE module; the frequencies used will depend on the specific operator, as well as the country in which the device is used. Moreover, in an LTE network, the device shows the maximum possible data download speed.

In a network in Moscow with the cellular operator MTS, the download speed reached 430 Mbit/s. Moreover, the theoretical limit of this indicator is only 450 Mbit/s. There is dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11. There are simply no major improvements from Samsung in this direction.

operating system

At the time of release of the device, the latest operating system was installed on it – Android 7.0. The proprietary Experiense 8.1 shell is installed on top. It functions quite quickly and features proprietary animation. In some ways it is similar to similar effects in Windows.

The GPU processes all actions in the operating system as quickly as possible, without delays, lags, or artifacts on the screen.

Autonomy

The standard Samsung Galaxy S8 battery has a capacity of 3,500 mAh. Charging can be done in two ways:

• via a standard USB Type C connector;
• using a wireless charger.

Moreover, in the second case, recharging is carried out automatically - you just need to place the device on a special wireless station. Separately, several energy saving profiles should be noted. They became more aggressive. This allows you to save battery and extend the operating time of the device. For example, video playback time is 18-19 hours with maximum brightness.

Pros and cons of a smartphone

Samsung Galaxy S8 has its pros and cons. The main advantages include:

1. elongated display - this makes it convenient to use;
2. high-quality parts, bright screen;
3. high-quality cameras, the ability to shoot video in Ultra HD resolution;
4. comfortable interface and performance;
5. notification indicator, protection from dust and moisture;
6. external speaker volume.

There are also obvious disadvantages. The Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone is discussed in detail in the review; the main disadvantages include:

1. the case is easily soiled - fingerprints always remain;
2. the rear glass is highly scratch-prone;
3. if you use your smartphone for games, the edge of the USB connector constantly rubs your finger;
4. fragile design requires the use of a cover;
5. lack of a convenient way to quickly unlock the device.

In general, all the disadvantages are easily offset by a large number of advantages. The device copes well with all the functions assigned to it.

Comparison with competitors

The main competitor in this price category for the Samsung Galaxy S8 is the iPhone 8. Comparison of the device according to the main parameters:

• The S8's display is 5.8 inches versus 4.7 on the iPhone 8. The advantages of Samsung's product lie not only in size, but in more advanced technology and resolution;
• In terms of performance, the Snapdragon 835 processor is one step lower than the A11 Bionic. Apple's developments in this industry are products of a completely different category (this is easily confirmed by the Geekbench test);
• The cameras of these devices produce almost identical results. Apple's product has some advantage in brighter light;
• A wireless charging station comes standard with Samsung products. For an Apple product, you will need to purchase it separately;
• In terms of offline mode, both devices will not let their users down. Samsung Galaxy S8 lasts 1 hour longer in active talk mode.

Overall, both devices will be an excellent solution. But it is worth remembering that there are differences in performance and functionality. It is important to take into account the fundamental differences between operating systems.

Final review

Despite the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S8 model was released a relatively long time ago (more than 1 year ago), it is still in high demand in stores. The reason for this is good performance, high-quality images and long battery life. It is worth remembering that using this device without a case risks scratching the rear glass. There are other operating nuances.

Samsung Galaxy S8 shows good performance regardless of the installed processor. The quality of communication is at the highest level. The ability to work with Wi-Fi in two bands simultaneously deserves special attention. Another advantage is that the cost of the model decreased significantly within a year after its release.