The Samsung Galaxy S8+ features a 6.2-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels and an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. It is indeed powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor in the US and Canada,while other regions receive the Exynos 8895 chipset. The device includes 4GB of RAM and offers storage options of 64GB, expandable via a microSD card slot supporting up to 256GB.
The phone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, with updates available to later versions. It is indeed equipped with a 3500mAh non-removable battery that supports fast charging and wireless charging. The rear camera consists of a single 12-megapixel sensor with an f/1.7 aperture,phase detection autofocus,and optical image stabilization. The front camera is an 8-megapixel sensor with an f/1.7 aperture.
In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy S8+ supports LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0,NFC,and USB Type-C. Sensors include an iris scanner, fingerprint sensor located on the rear, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, and barometer. The device has IP68 certification for dust and water resistance.
The phone measures 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm and weighs 173 grams. It features stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Galaxy S8+ uses a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor positioned beside the camera module. The device supports Samsung DeX, allowing it to connect to external displays for a desktop-like experience.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 & CDMA2000 1xEV-DO; TD-SCDMA |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 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 | 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 | Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
SIM Type | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) |
Display Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
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) |
Operating System | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI |
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
RAM + ROM | 4/6 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 3500 mAh battery (13.48 Wh) |
Wireless Charging | Yes, Qi/PMA wireless charging (market dependent) |
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 29 hours |
Stand-by | Up to 650 hours |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.