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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
₦466,800
Brand: Samsung
Category: Smartphones
  • Display 5.8-inch 1440 x 2960 pixels Quad-HD+ display
  • Camera 12-megapixel Main/ 8-megapixel front
  • Storage 64 GB
  • RAM 4 GB
  • CPU Octa-core 2.35 GHz, Snapdragon 835
  • OS Android 7.0 (Nougat)

Our Rating

Ratings from experts

8.3
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 8 / 10
  • Camera Quality 8 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 8 / 10
  • Battery Performance 9 / 10

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active features a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels. ‌The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and is designed too meet MIL-STD-810G standards for durability,⁢ including resistance to shocks, drops, and water.The device is powered by the ⁣Qualcomm Snapdragon ‍835‍ processor, ⁤paired with 4GB of⁤ RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD‌ card ⁤up to 256GB.

The phone runs on Android⁢ 7.0‍ Nougat out of the box, with Samsung’s custom user interface ‍layered on top.It includes a 4000mAh non-removable battery, supporting fast charging and ⁣wireless charging capabilities. The Galaxy S8 Active supports LTE connectivity,Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and GPS.

Camera hardware consists⁤ of a single 12-megapixel rear sensor with optical image stabilization, an f/1.7 aperture, and phase‌ detection autofocus. The front-facing camera is an 8-megapixel sensor⁣ with an f/1.7 aperture. The device includes a fingerprint sensor located on the back,⁤ alongside other sensors such as ⁤an accelerometer, gyroscope,‍ proximity sensor, compass, and barometer.

The phone’s physical ⁣design incorporates a rugged metal frame with reinforced corners and a textured back⁤ for improved grip.It measures 150.9 x 74.9 x ‍9.9 ⁤mm and weighs 207 grams. The Galaxy S8 Active supports IP68 certification for dust and water resistance,allowing submersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 ‌minutes. the device is engineered‌ for durability while maintaining flagship-level specifications.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 66(1700/2100), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As -
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BODY

Dimensions 151.9 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.98 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
Weight 208.1 g (7.34 oz)
Build Aluminum frame, corner bumpers, plastic back
SIM Type Single SIM (Nano-SIM)

DISPLAY

Display Type Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.8 inches, 85.4 cm2 (~75.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~568 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
CPU Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 - USA & China

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 4 GB
Card Slot microSD, up to 1 TB (uses dedicated slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 12-megapixel main camera
Camera Features Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Optical image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
RAW
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
Video Resolution 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, dual-video rec.

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 16-megapixel
Camera Features 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
Video Resolution 1440p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Placed beneath the screen
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
GPS Yes
FM Radio No

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery
Wireless Charging Yes, PMA wireless charging
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. Up to 39 hours
Stand-by Up to 750 hours

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

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