Samsung Event Stream And Galaxy S8 Full Specs Official
This morning Samsung's live streaming event has brought to the world the full specifications for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. We've also got photos and videos and basically everything else the smartphone and its accessory pals could possibly offer. This isn't just another phone – it's Samsung busting out.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus both are prepared by Samsung to take on the entire smartphone universe for the rest of the year. While newer smartphones will appear, and better cameras, processors, and displays might seem to compete, Samsung's full package will be difficult to beat. First, have a peek at the live stream of Samsung's Unpacked event here:
Then, have a peek at the specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S8 first. Remember – this is one of two phones. The other is slightly larger, and slightly more expensive, too. This isn't a one-stop shop. There's a bunch of accessories to choose from, too – and not just from Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Specs:
• 5.8-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD+ display (2960×1440, 570ppi)
• 148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0 mm, 155g
• US: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor — Octa core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10 nm process
• Global: Samsung Exynos 8895 processor — Octa core (2.35GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10 nm process
• 64GB of storage
• 4GB of RAM
• 12-megapixel Dual Pixel rear camera
• 8-megapixel front-facing camera
• 3,000 mAh battery
• Iris Scanner
• USB-C
• Android 7.0 Nougat
Next have a peek at the Plus, or the Galaxy S8+, or Galaxy S8 Plus, if you have your heart set on one name or the other. Samsung's official name is Samsung Galaxy S8+, so don't be surprised to find the name like that in the store.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Specs:
• 6.2-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD+ display (2960×1440, 529ppi)
• 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm, 173g
• US: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor — Octa core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10 nm process
• Global: Samsung Exynos 8895 processor — Octa core (2.35GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10 nm process
• 64GB of storage
• 4GB of RAM
• 12-megapixel Dual Pixel rear camera
• 8-megapixel front-facing camera
• 3,500 mAh battery
• Iris Scanner
• USB-C
• Android 7.0 Nougat
Below you'll see our main hands-on video for the Samsung Galaxy S8. Note that we've got a collection of videos available in our YouTube channel as well as the timeline below. Our full review will be coming sooner than later.
For more information on the Samsung Galaxy S8, including release information, head to our Samsung Galaxy S8 tag portal. Also have a peek at the timeline below for all the hands-on action you'll ever want or need. This set of Samsung smartphones will be released to carriers in the United States on the 21st of April, 2017. Preorders will begin then, availability not long after.