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Samsung Galaxy S8

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Specs and Features

Weight: 10 oz

Dimensions: 12 X 6 X 0.5 inches

Screen Size: 5.5 inches

Internal Storage: 32, 64

Front Camera Resolution: 5

Rear Camera Resolution: 20

Release Date:

Frequencies: 900

Display Resolution: 1200X900

Storage: 32, 64

Colors: Black, White

Q&A

There are a host of innovative features in the S8.

While everyone is talking about the Galaxy S8's stunning new 'Infinity' display with a 18.5:9 aspect ratio, Iris Scanner, face recognition and Bixby, there is one more feature of the S8 which is not receiving the attention it deserves. Below are some of the key features of the Galaxy S8 phone that are likely to be the most talked-about, tested, and even copied over the next several months. These are definitely the ones that make it stand out. 

  • INFINITY DISPLAY - The Galaxy S8 has a 5.8-inch display crammed into what feels like a normal-sized phone, with a barely-there bezel. That alone is a feat of engineering, but the phone is also a thing of beauty to look at. It has a clean, unbranded face; a bright, fluid-looking display; and a mirror-like glass back.
  • FORCE TOUCH - This new Galaxy S8 phone does incorporate a similar mechanism into the bottom half of it, which means that when you press on the (now entirely virtual) home button, it gives haptic feedback in response. Also! This phone doesn’t have a physical home button.
  • BETTER SELFIE CAMERA - The selfie camera now captures 8-megapixel photos with an f/1.7 lens, and also has autofocus capabilities.
  • FAST FACE SCANNING - THE FACE UNLOCK FEATURE IS FAST — SO FAST THAT MAYBE YOU SHOULD BE WORRIED
  • BIXBY - Samsung has finally introduced its own virtual assistant: Bixby. Samsung is positioning it as a virtual assistant that’s largely focused on helping you get stuff done on the phone itself.
  • DEX - Samsung’s DeX comes in, short for “Desktop Experience.” DeX is a plastic bowl-like stand with a USB-C prong, a couple of ports, and a fan. It supports the Galaxy S8 and effectively gives you a PC-like mobile desktop on a display.
  • 3.5MM HEADPHONE JACK - The 3.5mm headphone jack is still one of the most welcome features of the Galaxy S8.
  • A NON-EXPLODING BATTERY - The S8 it appears to have taken a more conservative approach, based on milliamps alone. This is another one of those things we can’t fully assess until we’ve used the phone for a good period of time.

Available Options

Samsung Galaxy S8 - 64GB - Arctic silver - $545.00

Samsung Galaxy S8 - 64GB - Arctic silver MetroPCS - $672.72

Samsung Galaxy S8 - 64GB - Arctic silver Unlocked - $299.99

Samsung Galaxy S8 - 64GB - Blue Coral ATT - $708.77

Samsung Galaxy S8 - 64GB - Blue Coral Unlocked - $605.77

Samsung Galaxy S8 - 64GB - Midnight Black Sprint - $595.47

Samsung Galaxy S8 - 64GB - Midnight Black Virgin Mobile - $688.17

Samsung Galaxy S8 - 64GB - Orchid Gray - $605.77

Samsung Galaxy S8 - 64GB - Orchid Gray ATT - $528.52

Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950 - 64GB - Arctic silver Verizon - $299.99