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Full hardware specifications for Samsung’s Galaxy S8

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S8, the successor to last year’s S7. Unlike last year’s model, the Galaxy S8 features a “bezel-less” screen that the company is calling an “Infinity Display.” On top of this, Samsung has unveiled its virtual assistant called Bixby which can be activated by holding down on a brand new physical button, located just below the volume rocker.

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Galaxy S8	Specification
Android version	Android 7.0 Nougat
Screen size	5.8″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED
Resolution	2960×1440 pixels
PPI	570 ppi
Primary camera	12MP, OIS, F1.7
Front camera	8 MP, AF, F1.7
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or Samsung Exynos 8895 (international)
Storage	64GB (UFS 2.1)
Expandable storage up to	256GB
RAM	4GB
Battery	3000mAh (nonremovable)
Ports	USB Type-C, headphone jack
Weight	195 g
Dimensions	162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm
Other features	IP68 water and dust resistant, IRIS scanner, rear-facing fingerprint sensor, Samsung KNOX
Color options	Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Coral Blue, Arctic Silver, Maple Gold, Rose Pink
Carrier availability	AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon
Base price off-contract	~$725
In-box accessories	USB Cable, Earphone, Ejection pin, USB power adaptor, USB connector (USB type-C), Micro USB connector

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Samsung is actively preparing Android Oreo for the Galaxy S8, beta test could be coming soon

Ben Schoon Sep 21 2017 - 7:19 am PT

Android Oreo has been available on Pixel and Nexus devices for the better part of the last month, and that’s soon going to expand to more devices like the Nokia 8 and Essential Phone. However, it appears that Samsung is also working on bringing Oreo to the Galaxy S8, and it may arrive pretty soon…

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Samsung Galaxy S8, Active and Note 8: How to disable the Bixby button

Justin Duino Sep 19 2017 - 8:53 am PT

Since its launch, users have been asking Samsung for a way to either disable to remap the physical Bixby button. Although the company has gone out of its way to block third-party applications that did remap the button, Samsung did recently push out an update that allows users to disable the physical Bixby button (to an extent)…

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You can now sort of disable the annoying Bixby button on your Galaxy S8/Note 8

Ben Schoon Sep 18 2017 - 6:18 am PT

The Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note 8 are all fantastic pieces of hardware, but just like anything else, they aren’t perfect. One of the biggest complaints in S8 reviews is the presence of the Bixby Button right below the volume rocker, and it seems Samsung has made a small change in response to the feedback.

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Galaxy Note 8: iFixit teardown reveals repairability in-line with recent Samsung phones

Abner Li Sep 8 2017 - 8:56 am PT

The general consensus for Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 is that it’s a great phone at a ridiculous price. Of course, the large-screened and stylus wielding phone line likely won’t lose its exploding stigma for quite a while. A teardown by iFixit wields nothing too different and repairability that is in-line with recent Samsung devices.

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Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+: Android 7.1 Nougat update coming soon [Update]

Joe Maring Aug 2 2017 - 6:35 am PT

Update 8/28/2017 — Yodafone has since updated the thread where this Update Weekly Recap was posted to say that the 7.1 listing was a typo for 7.0. The update is simply for security patches and bug fixes. Sorry, guys.

Samsung’s Galaxy S8/S8+ are two of the most notable smartphones of the year, but one thing that they’ve been lacking ever since their release is the latest version of Android. Thanks to an update from Vodafone Australia, it looks like the Android 7.1 update is right around the corner.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+: Daydream VR support rolling out now

Justin Duino Jul 31 2017 - 6:47 pm PT

Earlier this month T-Mobile slipped and accidentally included Daydream VR compatibility in its changelog after rolling out an update to the Galaxy S8 and S8+. While the update most likely did bring Daydream to the handsets, it was not enabled for use until today…

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Former Google SVP says Android phones ‘years’ behind the iPhone in photography

Ben Lovejoy Jul 31 2017 - 5:20 am PT

Former Google senior vice president of Social, Vic Gundotra, has said that Android phones are literally years behind the iPhone when it comes to photography – and it’s Android’s fault.

Gundotra started by praising the quality of the iPhone 7 Plus camera in a Facebook post.

The end of the DSLR for most people has already arrived. I left my professional camera at home and took these shots at dinner with my iPhone 7 using computational photography (portrait mode as Apple calls it). Hard not to call these results (in a restaurant, taken on a mobile phone with no flash) stunning. Great job Apple.

But he went further …

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Unlocked models of the Galaxy S8/S8+ receiving July 2017 security patch

Joe Maring Jul 28 2017 - 10:23 am PT

Over the years, Samsung’s established a less-than-stellar track record when it comes to software updates due to heavy, custom skins. Thankfully this hasn’t effected Android security patches in the same manner. Starting today, unlocked versions of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ in the United States are receiving the July 2017 security patch.

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Peel’s ultra-thin Pixel XL and Galaxy S8 cases are perfect for adding grip and avoiding scratches [Video]

Ben Schoon Jul 27 2017 - 4:10 pm PT

Cases aren’t for everyone. While protecting your investment is important, many just don’t want to lose the thin profile their phone has out of the box. With recent phone designs, though, scratches are incredibly easy. That’s where Peel cases come in. These ultra-thin cases protect from scratches without adding any bulk.

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Daydream VR lands on the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ in latest update

Ben Schoon Jul 25 2017 - 7:01 am PT

Google has plans for a ton of new Daydream VR-ready smartphones through the end of this year, and that’s starting with a previous announcement. Following the reveal back at I/O 2017, Samsung is finally starting to roll out Daydream support for the Galaxy S8 family, starting with the Verizon variant.

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Google Pixel XL and Samsung Galaxy S8 closing the gap on Apple’s mobile games monetization

Ben Schoon Jul 24 2017 - 8:00 am PT

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Developers have long paid much closer attention to Apple’s platform due to the sole fact that people are more likely to fork over cash on an iPhone compared to most Android devices. Now, new data is showing that the gap is finally closing, at least on some devices.

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What apps do you want to gain Bixby support? [Poll]

Justin Duino Jul 19 2017 - 5:30 pm PT

Today, several months after the Galaxy S8 and S8+ was debuted, Samsung finally released the full version of Bixby, which allows for voice interactions with the virtual assistant, in the United States. Along with it comes the ability to interact with some, but not all, of your favorite applications.

Currently, there are 13 third-party applications that work with Bixby. What others apps do you want to gain Bixby support?

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Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ in Coral Blue land at Best Buy on July 21st

Ben Schoon Jul 19 2017 - 6:34 am PT

Samsung’s original lineup for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ included the unique “Orchid Grey” color option, but lacked the popular “Coral Blue” that debuted in other countries. Today, Samsung has officially announced that color option is coming to the States later this week.

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U.S. Samsung Galaxy S8 owners will finally get Bixby today

Ben Lovejoy Jul 19 2017 - 5:38 am PT

American owners of Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus phones will at long last get access to the Bixby assistant, first announced alongside the two phones. The company says that Bixby will be made available in the U.S. in an update happening sometime tonight…

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How to change Bixby Voice between male and female on Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+

Justin Duino Jul 18 2017 - 9:52 am PT

An update for Bixby on the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ began rolling out to U.S. based customers this morning which brings the voice assistant to all. With the official launch of Bixby, Samsung has also added the ability to change between female and male voice assistants. Here’s how…

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President of Samsung Mobile refutes Galaxy S8 sales claims, says it is selling 15% better than S7

Ben Schoon Jul 17 2017 - 7:27 am PT

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 was a very important phone for the company, and one that got a lot of people excited to check it out. However, recent sales reports claimed that Samsung’s major release for the year wasn’t breaking records and rather, it was falling behind compared to its predecessor. Today, Samsung’s President of Mobile Communications came out to refute those reports.

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Coral Blue Galaxy S8 and S8+ possibly Best Buy exclusive, launching tomorrow

Justin Duino Jul 12 2017 - 11:35 am PT

In the United States, when purchasing the Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+, there are insufficient color options. These include Orchid Gray, Midnight Black, and Artic Silver. Overseas, there are several other colors to choose from. Thankfully, if you haven’t already purchased a Galaxy S8 or S8+, it looks like you’ll be able to buy the Coral Blue variant starting tomorrow…

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T-Mobile changelog says Daydream VR coming soon to Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+

Justin Duino Jul 11 2017 - 4:43 pm PT

When Samsung first launched the Galaxy S8 and S8+, it didn’t come as a huge surprise that it would be shipping without Daydream VR support. Then, At Google I/O 2017, it was announced that coming this summer, the handsets would get updated to work with the platform. After pushing out its latest update, T-Mobile’s changelog now shows that Daydream support is coming soon…

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Comment: Samsung’s first commercial for the Galaxy S8’s DeX Dock makes me want a laptop with the same capabilities

Ben Schoon Jul 11 2017 - 7:11 am PT

The idea of powering your workstation with your smartphone is something that feels like it was ripped out of a TV show, but with our powerful smartphones today, it’s something that is very much achievable.

With the launch of its latest flagship, the Galaxy S8, Samsung stressed the phone’s ability to dock to a monitor and display a full desktop environment powered by the phone. Now Samsung is finally advertising the feature, and I still can’t stop thinking about how much better this would be as a laptop.

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Analysts estimate Samsung Galaxy S8 sales about 20% lower than the S7

Ben Lovejoy Jul 11 2017 - 4:50 am PT

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Brokerage analysts are estimating that the first two months sales of the Samsung Galaxy S8 were significantly lower than those of last year’s S7 in the same period.

Estimated sales in the first 60 days were 9.8M for the S8, against 12M for the first two months of S7 sales last year …

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Samsung is once again blocking workarounds for remapping the Bixby button on Galaxy S8

Ben Schoon Jul 10 2017 - 6:55 am PT

One of the minor issues many have regarding the Galaxy S8’s hardware is the presence of the Bixby button located on the left side of the phone. It’s safe to say that basically everyone would prefer to use that button for basically anything else, but Samsung has been blocking any attempts to accomplish that. After the first wave of breaking apps, Samsung’s latest updates have broken almost every other method.

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Review: Mujjo’s full-grain leather cases for the Galaxy S8 are some of the best you can get

Ben Schoon Jun 28 2017 - 11:54 am PT

The Galaxy S8 is a gorgeous piece of hardware, but with lots of glass comes plenty of ways the phone can be damaged. While I’ll happily use something like the Pixel XL or Blackberry Keyone without a case, the Galaxy S8 basically requires one.

Many would argue, though, that wrapping such a beautiful piece of hardware with a cheap piece of plastic is just wrong, and I can absolutely understand that. Why not wrap your phone in something just as good-looking? That’s where Mujjo’s leather cases come into play…

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Samsung is fixing some of the Galaxy S8’s lag issues with a launcher update

Ben Schoon Jun 28 2017 - 8:11 am PT

I love the hardware of the S8, the display on the S8, and even the software on the S8, but there’s one thing that makes me cringe every time I pick it up — the performance. Despite packing some of the best specs on the market today, the Galaxy S8 has some serious lag issues. Thankfully, Samsung is at least doing something to remedy this problem.

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Samsung’s ‘Rose Pink’ Galaxy S8+ goes official in Taiwan

Stephen Hall Jun 26 2017 - 8:03 am PT

Following a brief leak at the beginning of this month, Samsung has today made a new ‘Rose Pink’ variant of the Samsung Galaxy S8+ official in Taiwan (via SamMobile).

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