Specifications
- Dimensions: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0 mm, weight – 155 grams;
- Display: 5.8-inch with WQHD+ resolution (2960×1440), 579ppi, 18.5:9, matrix – Super AMOLED;
- Processor: Exynos 9 Octa 8895, 8 cores, 10 nm;
- Video accelerator: Mali-G71;
- RAM: 4 GB;
- ROM: 64 GB + microSD slot up to 256 GB;
- Main camera: 12 MP, 1/2.55″, 1.4 µm, OIS, f/1.7, 4K video recording;
- Front camera: 8 MP, f/1.7, 1/3.6″, 1.22 µm;
- Battery: 3000 mAh;
- Other: USB Type-C; microSD slot, fingerprint scanner, iris scanner, IP68 case protection.
Design and ergonomics
Let's be honest - this is the best looking smartphone on the market. Everyone is talking about this and this is most likely the first time this has happened. You will find very few, if any, reviews that say the design was a failure. No, it's chic and has a wow effect.
After S5, each subsequent generation only got better. The sixth generation has changed completely: “Samsungs” have ceased to be remnants and have become more premium in appearance and tactility. “Seven” has stepped even further and increased its practicality. Now we actually have before us a work of art – the S8. This is not a perfect smartphone, it has its own shortcomings and I will tell you about them, but if we are talking about first impressions, they are great. The smartphone looks modern, technological, and premium, all at the same time.
The body is made of glass (Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides) and metal. As before, the quality and assembly are perfect. That is, there is nothing to complain about - it does not spin, is waterproof and pleasant to the touch.
In terms of elements, everything is more or less standard, but I will note some points. The bottom is now USB Type-C. The 3.5mm headphone jack is in place, for which many thanks. During a flight to the States, I experienced pain with my iPhone 7 Plus when I was watching movies through Lightning headphones and the smartphone was dead. How to charge it and watch a movie? Wireless only. I also had such headphones, but, by the way, even in this regard, Samsung went further. S8 is the first smartphone with Bluetooth 5.0, which means not only increased data transfer speeds, but also the ability to simultaneously connect two BT devices (two headphones, two speakers). Moreover, you can control the volume of each separately. This is very cool, for example, you can watch a movie together and not disturb anyone.
But what still irritates me is the location of some holes on the edges. Well, I can’t come to terms with the off-center location of USB Type-C. But what’s even worse is that all the other holes at the bottom are not located on the same line.
It seems like a small thing, but if we are talking about the most beautiful phone, these little things are worth paying attention to. I understand that to align these elements it would be necessary to design a different placement of everything on the board, but damn, thin frames then you designed it! By the way, the hole of the second microphone on top is also shifted.
The scanner located at the back is, as expected, inconvenient. I use my phone all the time and I can’t say that I’ve gotten used to it. On the contrary, I have developed the habit of looking at back smartphone before unlocking to get your finger in the right place. Otherwise I'm constantly touching the camera. Why didn't they make the scanner under the camera like everyone else?
The good news is that the scanner works quickly and immediately unlocks the smartphone, without the need to press anything. And you can also attach a gesture for lowering the curtain with notifications, like on “pixels”.
You will say that you can use the improved facial recognition feature to avoid constantly reaching for the scanner, but this is just a toy because you can simply unlock the screen with your photo. I tried it myself and it really works. And the smartphone itself warns that even someone just like you will do. This is an unreliable method of protection.
The iris scanner helps, but face unlock doesn't work. But unlocking the iris is quite slow and not always the first time. To launch the iris scanner, you need to press the lock key and swipe across the screen, which takes a long time, and then also hold the device at a certain distance and place your eyes in the circles.
If protection is important to you, but you don’t store codes for the red button on it, then I wouldn’t worry, everything works quickly in the face. And what needs to be hidden can be hidden in a protected folder, to access which you will need to enter a password. True, face unlock does not work in the dark, but there is a scanner on the back. In short, there is a choice.
Small frames on all sides are, of course, very beautiful, but is it convenient? Not really - I can only use my smartphone in the case. I am glad that there are many branded ones, and there will be even more third-party ones, for any requests.
The thing is that without a case I constantly touch something on the screen. It’s even hard to watch a video on YouTube, because there’s nothing to hold the smartphone, because there’s also not enough space at the top and bottom.
Of course, I understand that framelessness is the future and Samsung is great. Perhaps algorithms will soon appear that will recognize and ignore accidental touches of edges, but this is unusual now.
I also don’t quite understand the lack of stereo speakers in the flagship in 2017. This is a drawback, because one speaker, although of high quality, is covered every now and then.
There are now no keys under the display. This is good. I was very annoyed by the touch buttons “back” and calling up the multitasking menu, because they constantly got in the way. Now all the keys are on-screen and hidden when not needed, freeing up more free space. The home key is now also virtual, but they came up with an elegant solution for it. It is visible even on a locked screen, thanks to the Super AMOLED display and the Always On Display function. And it reacts precisely to pressing, and not to touch. When pressed, you feel a vibration that simulates pressing a button. Not a taptic engine, but not everyone likes it either, so overall they came up with a very good implementation. By the way, this press works in any menu and application, even when the button itself is visually hidden.
Another change I’d like to note is the new mechanical key on the left side; it’s responsible for calling the Bixby voice assistant, which I’ll talk about a little later. Otherwise, everything is simple: on the right is the lock key, on top is a tray for a SIM card and memory card, as well as a second microphone.
Display
The screen is the main part of any smartphone, but here it is of particular importance. It is because of this that the S8 creates this very wow effect. It occupies 83.6% of the front surface, although it seems that all of it is 95. The remaining almost 16-odd percent are frames, although minimal: 6 mm at the bottom and 7 mm at the top. They were able to place everything on them: a camera, an iris scanner, sensors, and a speaker. The only thing that was removed was the Samsung logo. We will mourn him (no).
There are side frames, but they are very thin, due to the curved edges of the display.
The proportions have changed, now they are 18.5:9, and the resolution is 2960x1440 pixels. That is, it is extended upward, due to which the diagonal of the smaller model is 5.8”, and the plus version is 6.2”. But don't think that this is a phablet; the width of the entire S8 smartphone is less than a 5.5" display with an aspect ratio of 16:9. So the display is narrow and tall, and its area is comparable to the S7 and S7 Edge. It’s not entirely correct to compare diagonals here, because the ratios are different. If you make the smartphone generally narrow and tall, the diagonal will still be large.
There seem to be no problems with software optimization, because in the settings you can choose which applications should be automatically optimized for a wide format.
As before, the matrix is Super AMOLED, there is support for the HDR 10 standard for watching Amazon Prime, for example. Overall, I can call the screen the best of those on the market. It is very beautiful, energy efficient and has its own unique features, like AOD. In the settings, you can change the color scheme, enable night mode, and also change the displayed resolution: from HD+ to WQHD+.
This doesn’t affect the quality, at least you can’t see it, but it saves battery life. I think the setting itself is only needed for VR, so they could make it automatic. You wouldn't notice anyway.
Cameras
The main camera has not actually changed - the same 12.2 MP, aperture 1.7, the same matrix. The quality remained exactly the same, that is, very good, but, you see, we expected more. Until recently I hoped that there would be a second camera, but no. The only thing that has changed is autofocus; it has become similar to Canon’s Dual Pixel. The video is recorded in 4K with optical stabilization, and at any lower resolution, software is also connected. Therefore, the picture is very stable.
But the front camera has grown: 8 MP, video is recorded in 2K, there is software stabilization. But the main thing is that it has autofocus.
I liked the camera application, it is not overloaded, at least it doesn’t feel that way. Everything is functional, access to most functions is via swipe.
Examples of photos taken with the main camera
Examples of photos taken with the front camera
Video examples
Bixby
Bixby is new voice assistant Samsung. I’m sure they will ignore it, like they did with S-Voice, because there is already a visible strategy here, and not a banal race for having something that speaks in smartphones. The Bixby developers once created Siri and sold it to Apple. And now Samsung has bought this company and they are creating a new generation assistant. The seriousness of the intentions is emphasized by the fact that for Bixby there is a separate (!) mechanical key on the smartphone body that cannot be reassigned (!). For now, the assistant only supports English and Korean.
The button is on the left side, under the volume key, and it’s not entirely clear to me. No matter how cool the assistant is, separate button for him it’s somehow too much. Moreover, my considerations are extremely practical - this key is constantly pressed, which turns on the smartphone. And the button itself is nothing at all. If only other functions could be assigned to it. But no, only Bixby, which still doesn’t work fully for us. The Russian language is not supported, and the assistant itself looks like a toy today. Cool features are announced - deep contextual understanding, as well as object recognition in the camera. For example, I saw something, looked it up and immediately ordered it on Amazon. But it just works poorly so far and at best recognizes the type of object: bicycle, slippers, watch. WITH specific models It's still difficult. However, as I already said when getting acquainted with the smartphone, Bixby is the brainchild of the creators of Siri, so we’ll have to wait and see.
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With limitless* screen Samsung Galaxy S8 You will see the world from a completely new perspective. We've rethought every detail to create a bezel-free screen for an immersive experience. The smartphone is simply created for colorful photos, widescreen videos and exciting games.
* No side frames in the front plane of the screen.
Boundless screen
Featuring an edge-to-edge* dual-curved display, the Samsung Galaxy S8 delivers immersive widescreen videos with Super AMOLED technology for vibrant, rich colors.
Unlimited View
With Samsung Galaxy S8 you can see even more! 18% more viewable content* in a compact design.
* Content display area compared to previous Galaxy S series flagships.
Harmony and grace of forms
Curved on both sides samsung screen Galaxy S8 blends perfectly with the sleek body of the smartphone, creating a unique and elegant design.
Limitless convenience
Whichever diagonal – 5.8” or 6.2” – you choose, thanks to the symmetrical design and ergonomics, you will be comfortable using the smartphone even with one hand.
Multitasking
The larger screen of the Samsung Galaxy S8 is ideal for multitasking. Chat with friends while watching your favorite movie. All you need to do is just open the chat in multitasking mode.
Virtual button
The Home, Back and Recent Apps buttons are now virtual and moved to the screen. When pressed, they respond similarly to classic ones, but have more advanced functionality.
Interesting points unexpected things often happen in life. Now you can take photos without worrying about shooting conditions. Whether it's performing tricks on a skateboard or blowing out candles on a birthday cake, photos taken with the Samsung Galaxy S8 | S8+ will always be clear, bright and vibrant.
Perfect selfies
Take bright, clear selfies wherever you are. The front camera (8 MP) is equipped with a fast lens for perfect selfies even at night, and also supports intelligent autofocus with face detection.
Shooting in the dark
Interesting moments in life often happen unexpectedly. More often we are indoors with artificial lighting. With Samsung Galaxy S8 you don't have to worry. Fast lenses (F1.7) and larger sensor pixels (1.4 microns) capture much more light, making it possible to take clear, detailed photos.
Dual Pixel technology
Dual Pixel technology ensures autofocus is so fast and flawless that you can capture even the sharpest movements in low-light conditions.
Multi-frame shooting
Even if you shoot moving subjects in low light or extreme close-ups, your photos will turn out bright and clear. The camera will take several photos and combine them into one to achieve the best quality.
Be a pro
Taking professional-quality photos is now possible with the Samsung Galaxy S8. All you need to do is swipe left, activate Pro mode and configure the camera depending on your tasks.
Focus on what's important
Give your photos more charm! By controlling the depth of field, you can draw more attention to the main subject while blurring the secondary one a little.
Samsung Galaxy S8 guarantees uncompromising data protection. The iris scanner will reliably protect all your personal information. Now you don’t have to worry about the safety of your data if your smartphone falls into the wrong hands.
Iris scanner
The iris scanner is one of the most secure biometric identification systems available on smartphones. Unlike a fingerprint scanner, the iris cannot be duplicated because it has a unique pattern. You can be sure that your personal information will be reliably protected.
Three safe way unlocking
Tired of constantly keeping multiple passwords or PIN codes in your head? Samsung Galaxy S8 offers three convenient ways unlocking your smartphone.
- Iris scanner. Unlock in an instant - simply focus on highlighted areas on the screen to scan your iris.
- Face recognition. To unlock, simply bring your smartphone to your face as if you were taking a selfie.
- Fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint scanner has been moved to the back of the smartphone so that you can conveniently and naturally unlock your smartphone as soon as you pick it up.
Even more features came with the Samsung Galaxy S8 | S8+. Smartphones are equipped with protection against water and dust, as well as powerful processor, created using 10nm technology. Expandable memory will allow you to save your movies, music, photos. And with the new capacious battery No more worrying about charging all the time.
Incredibly powerful
Samsung Galaxy S8 is equipped with the latest 10nm processor, providing fast work smartphone with the lowest power consumption. Enjoy exciting and graphically flawless games!
Download and forward large files c Samsung Galaxy S8. Thanks to the support Wi-Fi standards 1024-QAM and LTE Cat. 16, managed to increase the download speed by 20% as per Wi-Fi networks, and using the mobile Internet.
New level games
Experience complete immersion with an infinite screen. Enjoy graphically challenging games with Vulkan support.
Rich sound
A gift for music lovers: excellent sound at all frequencies and protection from extraneous external noise will allow you to fully enjoy your favorite tracks.
Works even in the rain
Samsung Galaxy S8 has an IP68 protection standard, so you can safely use it in the rain or take it to the pool.
Equipped to the maximum
Separating work and personal life, deleting old content because there is not enough memory? Choose what is convenient for you: a slot for a 2nd SIM card or a memory card with a capacity of up to 256 GB.
Always in touch
Thanks to the powerful Samsung processor Galaxy S8 | S8+ work quickly and smoothly, processing every bit of data with confidence. Despite the increased battery capacity, the smartphone charges quickly both wired and wireless.
Fast wireless charging
Simply place your smartphone on the wireless charger and charging will start automatically.
Samsung Galaxy S8 is the flagship from the company, which was released in 2017 and amazes with its appearance and technical characteristics
Official date The release of the Samsung Galaxy S8 is March 29, 2017, when the brand was presented in New York new flagship. The peculiarity of the device’s positioning is not copying developments from its main competitor, Apple, but the development of a high-quality, different smartphone, which at the time of its release was considered the most technically advanced device running the Android system available on the market.
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If we compare it with the previous, “seventh” series, we can safely say that the presented phone was not just a reworking of the previous device, but thanks to a large number of innovations, it is a qualitatively new device.
The company traditionally decided to release two modifications of the device at once - regular Samsung S8 and a phone with the Plus prefix, which only means an increased screen diagonal. There are no more variations, which simplifies the choice of the user, who does not need to rush between choosing the optimal values of RAM or permanent memory. The most important thing is to determine comfortable dimensions for yourself.
The two models (S8/S8+) are distinguished only by screen diagonal and overall dimensions
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It should be noted that the “senior” model of the line received a display diagonal size almost equal to the Samsung one released at the same time Galaxy Note 8, the characteristics of which differ fundamentally only in the presence of a stylus and a dual main camera.
The review of the Galaxy S8 should begin with the package contents and design of the model. The device comes in a beautiful matte box, on which blue letters are engraved, indicating the letter code of the model. The most interesting thing for the user is hidden under the lid, which folds back like a box. The package is worthy of a flagship and is quite complete. All components are located in their own cell.
The device comes with a rich set of components, which is typical for flagship devices.
In addition to the smartphone itself, lying on a plastic platform, inside the box the user will find:
- Charger, having an adjustable level of output current and voltage (5/9 V and 1.67/2 A);
- connective USB cable Type-C;
- adapter from micro-USB to USB Type-C;
- USB to USB Type-C adapter;
- a paperclip for removing the SIM card tray;
- documentation.
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At the start of sales, the set included in-ear headphones from AKG, made using dual-driver technology and having a fabric-braided wire that prevents damage. Also included is a set of interchangeable in-channel pads.
The first thing that attracts anyone who picks up a smartphone without yet knowing the exact technical characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy S8 is the design. The device is an elongated “bar”, in which there is not a drop of plastic. All surfaces are made of glass and metal. The beveled edges give the device a streamlined shape. There is a metal frame around the perimeter of the case, which symmetrically narrows on the sides and widens at the top and bottom. It is used to connect two glass panels. Their covering is made of modern protected Gorilla glass Glass 5.
The absence of frames makes the phone truly borderless and allows you to enjoy clear and high-quality images
The rear surface is absolutely symmetrical, and all the curves exactly follow the curves of the front panel. The edges of the glass are bent so strongly that the connecting seam is almost invisible. That is why critics have dubbed the new product from Samsung a “smartphone without borders.”
The smartphone screen turned out to be elongated due to the company’s use of a non-standard aspect ratio – 18:9 as opposed to the usual – 16:9. The complete absence of frames on the sides has led to the acquisition of such a narrow body that even the older model, which has a screen diagonal of 6.2 inches, is quite convenient and comfortable to hold with one hand. dimensions The smartphone turned out to be the following: length - 148.9 mm, width - 68.1 mm, height - 8 mm with a weight of 155 g.
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The back, made of glass, has a fingerprint scanner, the size and shape of which has raised many questions from users and experts
The device has completely lost the physical home button, which has become completely on-screen. One of the interesting “tricks” is the slight displacement of the key each time the smartphone is activated. This is dictated by the desire to prevent the risk of pixel burnout when displaying a static image.
Despite all the beauty and convenience of the design, a significant fly in the ointment that overshadows admiration for the technical characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy S8 is the poor placement of the fingerprint scanner. It is located on the rear panel, but the size of the sensor is significantly reduced compared to accepted standards, and it is oriented vertically. As a result, when unlocking blindly, there is a high probability of touching the camera lens with your finger.
According to its technical Samsung specifications Galaxy S8 is one of the most advanced smartphones on the market. Even the release of the next model (S9) could not shake the popularity of the flagship, since, as in the case of IPhone 7 and 8, there were no significant changes, but the cost was increased. Therefore, you can simply buy a Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone and not chase the “raw” “nine”.
The lack of hardware buttons under the screen is compensated for by on-screen keys
Main characteristics of Samsung Galaxy S8
The table briefly summarizes the main parameters of the model, in terms of technical features.
| Parameter | Characteristic |
| CPU | Samsung Exynos 8895 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| OS | Android 7.0 (out of the box). |
| Display | Super Amoled 5.8 inches. |
| SIM card format | Nano-SIM, 2 pieces. |
| Cameras | Main - 12 MP, front - 8 MP. |
| Battery | Built-in 3000 mAh. |
| Memory card support | MicroSD up to 257 GB. |
| Network formats | GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) WCDMA/HSPA+ (850/900/1900/2100 MHz) FDD LTE Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66. TD LTE Band 38 – 41. |
| Wireless interfaces | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC. |
| Support wireless charging | Available. |
To complete the review, we should look at the main parameters in more detail.
Processor type and memory parameters
The company produces two modifications that differ in the type of processor. For Europe and the CIS countries, the device is equipped with Samsung’s own SoC Exynos 8895. This stone represents the 9th generation of this type processors. Its work is based on the use of a 4+4 solder: the first four cores are ARM Cortex-A-53 with a clock speed of 1.7 GHz, which are necessary for performing simple tasks, and the second is represented by custom Exynos M1 cores with a clock frequency of 2.3 GHz. They are connected when it is necessary to process heavy games or solve complex algorithms.
The device is available on the market in a wide range of colors
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The main difference between the new processor and other models is the presence of a qualitatively new Mali G71-MP20 graphics accelerator, which provides maximum performance gains.
The results of the main tests demonstrate that the company's use of its own development had a positive effect on power. The results of testing in the main synthetic benchmarks are as follows:
- AnTuTu: 174 155.
- Quadrant Standard: 43 185.
- PCMark: 5,371 (Work 2.0), 6,034 (Work 1.0).
- PCMark Storage: 4 421.
- 3DMark: 3 159.
- Vellamo: 7,269 (browser), 3,324 (Metal graphics), 3,621 (multi-core test).
- Geekbench 4.0: 1,974 (single-core), 6,339 (multi-core).
According to the results Galaxy tests S8 is almost as good as the flagship iPhone 7 Plus
There is also a modification that uses the most powerful Snapdragon from Qualcomm - 835. Such smartphones are supplied only to the US market. If we talk about memory, it should be noted that the company did not endow its device with the most advanced capacity. RAM is only 4 GB, which is standard even for budget models.
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A significant breakthrough was the use of a new data exchange format when using memory. The Samsung Galaxy S8 implements the UFS 2.1 standard, which reduces the load time of the smartphone and switching between programs.
The permanent memory in the device in the basic configuration is 64 GB. The manufacturer has taken the path of increasing the amount of available space. This is due to the development of digital technology, as well as technical capabilities smartphone camera, which allows you to take pictures with a resolution of 4032x3024 pixels, which take up a lot of space. It is also possible to shoot video in Ultra HD format. A video like this also requires free space.
The smartphone has a Samsung matrix with a resolution of 1440×2960 pixels. Distinctive feature is the ability to change the display quality in the settings. You can set the resolution up to 2960×1440 or WQHD+. SuperAMOLED screen with 570 ppi dot density.
Since the device is a flagship, it accordingly has a top-end version of the matrix, which provides maximum viewing angles and good visibility even in bright sunlight. There are many settings, including the adjustment of blue light, which can reduce eye strain when using a smartphone at night.
Various screen display modes are available in the settings, the selection of which is based on the subjective desires of the user
Despite the non-standard aspect ratio, which is not always convenient when watching videos or playing games, the manufacturer has included in the settings the ability to adapt content for user comfort. When this function is activated, the picture is displayed in full screen.
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The screen occupies 83.6% of the front surface of the smartphone, the remaining space is given over to minimal upper and lower frames with a thickness of 6 and 7 mm, respectively. Due to the rounded edges, it visually seems that the screen covers almost the entire front part.
Communications
The communication capabilities of the smartphone include support for all major communication formats, even the most advanced LTE Cat.16 technology. According to the developers, the implementation of support of this format made it possible to increase the speed of data reception/transmission by 20% compared to the previous generation.
The AlwaysOn Display function allows you to display a clock, picture, photo or event notifications on the screen
Wireless technologies that are implemented in the Samsung Galaxy S8 include the use of a dual-band Wi-Fi transmitter and Bluetooth module 5th generation. The built-in navigation module can work efficiently with both Russian system GLONASS and with Chinese Beidou satellites. The cold start speed is only a few seconds with maximum positioning clarity. The device also has a built-in magnetic compass.
Multimedia Features Overview
The device is equipped with two cameras. The front one has a resolution of 8 megapixels and does not have its own flash, but is equipped with a fast lens with an aperture size of f/1.7. It also supports intelligent autofocus, which is necessary to implement face recognition when unlocking the screen, and allows you to get a better picture.
The camera has many settings, including preset modes Shooting triggered by swiping from left to right across the screen in photo mode
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The algorithms used when processing photographs from the front camera will appeal to the fair sex, since excessive smoothing is observed. In the picture this is reflected in the almost complete absence of wrinkles.
The main camera (which is only one) has a resolution of 12 MP, the aperture size is the same - f/1.7, pixel diameter - 1.4 microns. Additionally, to get the best shot, an optical stabilization system and Dual Pixel technology are used to achieve ultra-fast focusing when it is necessary to capture sudden movements in low-light conditions. The manufacturer used the matrix from the previous S7 Edge model in the main camera, providing it with several improvements. As a result, in low-light conditions, built-in processing mechanisms are activated, which allow you to achieve better image detail and reduce the amount of noise. In general, it should be noted that the pictures are saturated, automatic system HDR does not result in overexposed areas of the frame.
The Bixby assistant, which is called up by pressing a single button on the left side, is practically useless in the Russian Federation
In the camera settings, you can select several shooting modes with preset parameters. There is a function for shooting food, an animated panorama, slow-motion mode and taking photos with selective focus.
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An interesting new feature of the camera is the virtual shooting mode, with which the user can create a three-dimensional image by shooting an object from all sides.
Additionally, the camera is connected to the Bixby assistant, which allows you to determine shooting locations, find information about the subject in the photo on the Internet, or translate it into electronic view texts from the screen. Listening to music is not implemented in the best way in the device. There is no own player, so you have to listen to all music content through a service from Google called Play Music, which does not have the most convenient and user-friendly interface. It is possible to build sound quality using a powerful set manual settings and presets.
Battery and Power
The device uses a built-in 3000 mAh battery. The characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus are further distinguished by the use of more capacious battery(at 3500 mAh). This is due to the larger display diagonal.
The battery supports wireless charging. The charger itself supports the function fast charging. The time to fully replenish the battery at a voltage of 5 V is about 1.5 hours.
The smartphone supports wireless charging
The lifespan of a smartphone in various modes of use is:
- reading e-book– 21 o’clock;
- video viewing – 14.5 hours;
- games – 5 hours.
In normal use ( telephone conversations, checking email, surfing the Internet) the smartphone can last throughout the day. There is also a performance mode setting that unloads unused applications from memory and activates a power-saving mode.
Software
The Samsung Galaxy S8 firmware out of the box is represented by the Android 7.0 operating system, which is slightly modified by the proprietary Samsung Experience shell. At the same time, the manufacturer is already carrying out a massive update to Android OS 8.0, which can be obtained over the air. To the manufacturer’s credit, it should be noted that the amount of pre-installed software is minimal. These are the necessary services from Google, custom Samsung applications (notes, browser, control system " smart home", a tool for migration from other phones, applications for monitoring your own health). There are also office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
On sidebar you can “hang” frequently used applications and quickly call subscribers
Contactless payment options
The smartphone has an NFC module, which makes it possible to make contactless payments. You can install Google Pay or use the built-in system called Samsung Pay. It allows you to register several cards at the same time and select them when paying. The application can be launched even from a locked screen, and payment can be activated using a PIN code or a fingerprint scanner.
Thanks to the presence of an NFC module and support for Samsung Pay, you can pay with one touch of your phone
Additional features
From additional features, which the Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone offers, can be unlocked using FaceID or iris scanning. The function, unlike the Apple X, is implemented at a decent level and does not allow false positives; you can unlock the device even in complete darkness. Problems can only arise if direct sunlight hits the screen when the smartphone is activated.
You can unlock your smartphone with your eyes; similarly, you can set up login to a website that requires you to enter passwords.
Powerful smartphone Samsung Galaxy S8 in a thin metal and 3D glass case with a large 5.8-inch Super AMOLED screen curved on both sides high resolution 2960 x 1440 pixels and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The new product runs on the latest Android operating system, is equipped with a powerful processor, large built-in and RAM. Now your smartphone has the most reliable protection personal information and data, technology that allows you to scan your iris will help you quickly unlock your phone while guaranteeing protection of information from unauthorized persons.
Basic characteristics of Samsung Galaxy S8: 2 SIM cards, support for 4G LTE networks, 5.8 inch screen resolution 2960 x 1440 pixels, operating Android system 7.0 Nougat, 8-core processor with a frequency of 2500 MHz, 3000 mAh battery with fast charging function, 12 MP main camera with Dual Pixel technology, 64 GB of internal memory, 4 GB random access memory and support for memory cards up to 256 GB.
Large RAM and the latest 10nm processor ensure high performance and optimal power consumption. A Samsung Galaxy 8 user has access to 64 GB of native memory, which can be expanded by installing a memory card of up to 256 GB into the phone. The Galaxy S8 will be sold in three color versions - Black, Gold and Orchid Gray. Now you can pre-order a smartphone, the price of the Galaxy S8 is 54,990 rubles, the price is indicated at the start of sales and may currently be lower.
The smartphone supports two SIM cards and works in 4G LTE Cat 16 networks, providing high-speed Internet on the phone. Main 12 MP samsung camera Galaxy S8 with Dual Pixel technology allows you to take excellent pictures and shoot videos with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels; for selfies, there is an 8 MP front camera with intelligent autofocus and face recognition function. You can transfer data from your old phone to a new one with the OTG adapter that comes with your smartphone. The elegant case of the Galaxy S 8 is made of metal and glass and is protected from water and dust according to the IP68 standard.
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All technical characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone.
- Number of SIM cards: 2 SIM cards / alternating
- SIM card type: Nano-SIM
- Case material: metal and 3D glass
- Water and dust protection: IP68 standard
- Processor: 8-core 2.5 GHz / Samsung Exynos 8895
- Video processor: Mali-G71 MP20
- Operating system: Android 7.0 Nougat
- Screen: diagonal 5.8 inches / Super AMOLED / resolution 2960 x 1440 pixels / Gorilla Glass 5
- Battery: 3000 mAh capacity / non-removable / fast charging function / wireless charging support
- Main camera: 12 MP/Dual Pixel technology/two-color LED flash/digital zoom/autofocus/face and smile detection
- Front camera: 8 MP.
- Video shooting: resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels
- Built-in memory: 64 GB
- RAM: 4 GB
- Memory card: MicroSD up to 256 GB
- 3G support: yes
- 4G LTE support: Cat 16
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Direct: Supports
- Wi-Fi hotspot: supports
- Bluetooth: version 5.0 LE
- NFC: supports
- USB: USB Type C
- Navigation: GPS/ A-GPS/ GLONASS
- Fingerprint scanner: yes
- Iris scanner: yes
- Sensors: accelerometer/ proximity/ light/ compass/ geomagnetic/ barometer/ heart rate/ hall
- Dimensions: (H.W.T) 149 x 68 x 8 mm
- Weight: 155 grams
Another holiday has come for fans of the Samsung brand; two wonderful smartphones will go on sale at once - Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Being followers of the Galaxy S7 and direct competitors of the Apple iPhone 7, both devices are worthy of their owners. The convenient design and powerful hardware of the Galaxy S8 are impressive, which is worth talking about in more detail.
Design and interface
Touching and swiping, pinch and spread your fingers - all this is included in the properties of the touchscreen interface. Changing applications is improved by 3D Touch technology, which distinguishes the pressure of fingers (Peek, Pop). All electronic components are enclosed in a durable glass case, and the display measures 5.8 inches diagonally. The front panel belongs almost entirely to the screen, the edges of which are rounded even to the side edges. A small strip is left at the top, on which you can see the peephole of the 12 MP main camera and the double flash LED. On back panel there is an 8 megapixel front camera, a light flash and a biometric scanner. Below is the brand's signature inscription. By color scheme Samsung Galaxy S8 It will be available in only three variants: dark black, orchid gray and silver. But even this choice is quite enough not to miss the moment of purchase.
The innovation of the device includes the use DeX docking stations, connection to which is carried out with a USB Type-C cable. The appearance of additional HDMI output and two USB ports significantly expand the functionality of the gadget as a PC. Another useful assistant is the Bixby option - voice command assistant.
OS and more
The Android platform, even the latest generation, is somewhat different in content from Apple's iOS indicators, in some moments even surpassing its competitor. The proprietary processor (for Russia) is represented by the Exynos 8895 brand; for the USA it will be replaced by the Snapdragon 835 from Qualcomm. According to its main parameters, it is designed for 4 GB of RAM, while the main one will not exceed 64 GB. Expansion via microchip 128/256 GB is allowed. Behind graphic support responsibility rests with the Mali G71 accelerator, which is quite sufficient for high-quality images not only text information, but also photos and video materials. Performance is also possible thanks to the presence of universal Flash Storage, with the built-in Generation of the second version.
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