Samsung Galaxy S8 Specifications, Price & Features
Overview
Samsung Galaxy S8 is powered by Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEA; Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China processor and featuring a 5.8 inches, 84.8 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, and advanced camera features. It offers impressive performance and battery backup. Below are the complete specifications and detailed features of Samsung Galaxy S8.
Full Specifications
| Charging Speed | 15W wired, QC2; Wireless (Qi) (market dependent) |
|---|---|
| Music Playback Time | Up to 67 h |
| Battery Talk Time | Up to 20 h (3G) |
| Battery Capacity | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable (11.55 Wh) |
| Build Material | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Body Dimensions | 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm (5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 in) |
| Durability / Protection | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| SIM Type | · Nano-SIM; · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Body Weight | 155 g (5.47 oz) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| NFC | Yes |
| GPS / Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| FM Radio | No |
| USB Port | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Display Features | 3D Touch (home button only) |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~570 ppi density) |
| Screen Size | 5.8 inches, 84.8 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED, HDR10 |
| Other Features | Samsung DeX (desktop experience support); ANT+; Bixby natural language commands and dictation; Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) |
| Sensors | Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 |
| Announced Date | 2017, March 29. Released 2017, April 24 |
| Availability Status | Discontinued |
| Camera Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Rear Camera Video Recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS |
| MicroSD Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.0 or UFS 2.1 |
| RAM & Storage Options | 64GB 4GB RAM |
| Available Colors | Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink, Burgundy Red |
| Model Numbers | SM-G950FD, SM-G950W, SM-G950S, SM-G950K, SM-G950L, SM-G9500, SM-G950A, SM-G950P, SM-G950T, SM-G950U, SM-G950V, SM-G950F, SM-G950U1, SM-G950N, SC-02J, SCV36, SM-G950, G950F |
| Price | ₹ 20,700 |
| SAR Value (Head/Body) | 0.44 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body) |
| SAR Value - EU (Head/Body) | 0.32 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body) |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Network Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
| Network Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Chipset | Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEA; Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China |
| Platform CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEA; Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China |
| Platform GPU | Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEA; Adreno 540 - USA & China |
| Operating System | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI |
| Front Camera | 8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF; 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera) |
| Front Camera Features | HDR |
| Front Camera Video Recording | 1440p@30fps |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Audio Features | 32-bit/384kHz audio |
| Sound Loudspeaker | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S8 in India?
Samsung Galaxy S8 is priced at approximately ₹ 20,700 in India. Prices may vary by retailer and ongoing offers.
Does Samsung Galaxy S8 support 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S8 does not list 5G network bands - it supports up to 4G/LTE based on its network specifications.
What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy S8?
Samsung Galaxy S8 is equipped with a Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable (11.55 Wh) battery.
What is the display size of Samsung Galaxy S8?
Samsung Galaxy S8 features a 5.8 inches, 84.8 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) display.
What RAM and storage options does Samsung Galaxy S8 come in?
Samsung Galaxy S8 is available in the following configurations: 64GB 4GB RAM.