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.
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 |
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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 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) |
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 |
RAM + ROM | 4 GB |
Card Slot | microSD, up to 1 TB (uses dedicated slot) |
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. |
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 |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Placed beneath the screen |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes |
FM Radio | No |
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 |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.