When did Samsung galaxy s8 plus come out? Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus: price, color and configuration

2017 has many surprises in store for gadget lovers. Samsung smartphone The Galaxy S8 is highly anticipated, and for good reason. After all, the device is equipped with many additional features compared to previous models. Samsung Corporation is a global manufacturer of luxury smartphones that are distinguished by performance and quality. This time the developers promise to reach new level and truly surprise us. Whether they succeed or not, you will find out from today's review.

The Galaxy S8 mobile device will be the third model in the S line, which is capable of taking high-quality photos, has powerful hardware, an innovative display and an impressive volume RAM. We invite you to watch a short video Samsung review Galaxy S8.

Screen

According to preliminary information, it became known that the smartphone will be produced in several versions - standard and Plus version. They will be equipped with 5.1 and 5.5 inch displays. We all know that Galaxy S7 has a screen with QHD resolution. This is more than enough for a smartphone. However, the developers don't think so. They decided to go further and surprise the consumer.

The Galaxy model will acquire 4K screen. Many may think that this is too much for a smartphone, but this is not the case when it comes to VR (glasses virtual reality). The device will have a resolution of 2160x3840 and a pixel density per inch of 806. Fans of mobile gaming will have access to games in HDR and 3D through VR glasses. Many have been waiting for this for a long time.

Users liked a special innovation in the released S7 smartphone, namely the Always On Display function. The display always works with minimal backlight. The AOD function will be greatly improved in the S8 series. You will be able to activate widgets.

Design

Skeptics made the wildest speculations about this. Some said the concept would have a foldable body, citing insider claims. Moreover, many claimed that not only the phone’s body would fold, but also its screen. This statement was not groundless, since this technology Patented by Samsung Corporation.

After the presentation of the Galaxy S8, all myths and mysterious statements were dispelled. It became clear that the device would have a classic shape, but with its own improvements. The corners of the smartphone will be slightly smoothed, this will make it more comfortable to hold in your hands. Aluminum inserts will appear on the sides, which will give the phone some solidity and presentability. The model will be much thinner and will have powerful camera, which is capable of high-speed shooting and high-definition photos.

There will be several available color variations:

• Black Onyx;
• Gold Platinum;
• Silver Titanium;
• White Pearl.

Every color looks great.

Characteristics of iron

According to the information provided by insiders, it became known that the device will be produced in two variations:

1. For distribution in the United States, the model will have an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 830, clock frequency– 3.2 GHz.
2. The version for the rest of the world, and the one that will be available in Russia, will receive an Exynos 8895, 3 GHz processor, which was developed and released quite recently.

These characteristics show that the device’s power consumption will decrease significantly, and the graphics chip will become 75% faster. These are quite impressive figures for a mobile device.

Moreover, there have long been rumors that Samsung is actively negotiating with AMD and Nvidia corporations to use their components in their devices. If new phone The Galaxy S8 will be equipped with one of these chips, it will provide a significant performance boost.

Regarding the amount of RAM used, it will be 6 GB high-speed memory, which is enough for working with complex applications.

Battery and camera

Reliable information has emerged that the camera matrix will have a resolution of 12 MP Dual Pixel and will cope well with photos. The aperture has also undergone some changes, naturally, for the better F 1.6.

The optional camera will not only take bright and clear photos, but also record video in 4K resolution at 60 fps.

The front camera also has decent characteristics - 7 MP, f 1.6 QHD resolution.

Regarding the battery, it will have a capacity of 3500 mAh.

Additional features

Among the important innovations:

1. Iris Scanner. This feature will keep your files even more secure. Thanks to the retinal scanner, only you will have access to the information stored in your smartphone.
2. Water Resistant IP Now the gadget is not afraid of moisture.

There are also others additional features, which will become known after the release of this smartphone model.

Price

There is only one question: how much does the phone cost? A reasonable opinion is that the price of the new model will be $100 more expensive than the S7 at the start of sales.

Regarding the price in Russia, according to preliminary estimates, the cost will be RUB 54,000. Naturally, these calculations do not take into account the collection of duties. The smartphone is not too cheap.

Release date

The presentation is expected on March 29. The planned release of the new model will take place in the second quarter of 2017. It follows from this that this smartphone will appear in Asian markets at the beginning of April.

In Russia, the start of sales of S8 is scheduled for end of April 2017. As you can see, you don't have long to wait. We hope you are interested in the gadget.

Conclusion

A device for lovers of innovation and progressive. The phone is capable of handling complex tasks, including HDR gaming.

Advantages: a camera that takes bright photos, a screen with 4K resolution, 6 GB of RAM, a unique design of the device. I would also like to mention the waterproof case. Now the phone is not afraid of moisture.

To be honest, the advantages of the new model are impressive. What about the shortcomings, because there certainly are. The only one is the price.

Alexander Grishin

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Update 10/08/2016. According to unofficial data, the Galaxy S8 will have a curved display on all four sides.

Update 10/07/2016. Information has emerged that the S8 may have a 4K resolution screen, 6 GB of RAM and a 30-megapixel camera.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 release date

According to tradition, Samsung company announces smartphones Galaxy lines S at the Mobile World Congress, which starts annually on February 27. Most likely, the S8 will be presented to the public on this day.

As for the appearance on the shelves, new items from this line appeared on sale in the spring, from March to April.

Also, some sources report that Samsung intends to maximize the gap between the releases of the Galaxy S and Note models. If this is true, then you will be able to purchase the Galaxy S8 almost immediately after the announcement.

Having summarized all the rumors and facts, we conclude that the most likely date Samsung release Galaxy S8— March 2017.

Display

According to foreign insiders, Samsung plans to release the Galaxy S8 in two versions, with 5.1 and 5.5 inch screens.

Permission

The previous model in the Galaxy S7 line has a display with QHD resolution. This is more than enough for a smartphone, but for use as a VR headset screen, this resolution is far from the limit.

In this regard, the Galaxy S8 should have a 4K resolution display, especially since in 2016 Samsung already demonstrated a prototype of a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 2160 x 3840 and a density of 806 pixels per inch. No device with this screen was presented, so it is possible new model will be equipped with it.

In addition, some sources report a possible UHD resolution, but this seems unlikely.

Display functionality

The Always On Display (AOD) feature, which debuted with the Galaxy S7, allows you to view the time and notifications on the lock screen without pressing the power button or double tapping it to activate it. The display remains dimly lit all the time, but despite this, the charge is spent much less than constantly activating the screen.

Thus, using Always On Display not only improves the convenience and performance of working with a smartphone, but also reduces battery consumption.

The AOD function will certainly be improved in the Samsung Galaxy S8. For example, it should be possible to add any widgets to the screen.

Design

There is no consensus on the design of the Galaxy S8 yet.

Some sources, citing existing Samsung patents, suggest that the smartphone may be foldable. At the same time, not only the body will fold, but also the screen, which, when unfolded, will take the usual flat shape. On the conceptual Galaxy photo S8 below, you can see the phone in all three states.

While it looks cool, we don't think it's likely that this untested technology will make it to the S8. If a foldable phone is released in 2017, it's unlikely to debut on a flagship model.

If Samsung decides to keep the body shape flat, it will still have to make changes to the design, because people want something new. In this case, the phone's body will become thinner than that of the Galaxy S7, and will also have edges curved on all sides.

As for the body material, then best option Manufacturers of serial smartphones have not yet come up with a combination of metal and glass. It would be stupid to refuse to use them in the Galaxy S8.

Iron

According to rumors Samsung version The Galaxy S8 for sale in the US will be equipped with an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 830 processor with a clock frequency of 3.2 GHz, and the version for the rest of the world will be equipped with an Exynos 8895 processor with a frequency of 3 GHz.

The Exynos 8895 is expected to have very low power consumption and the integrated graphics chip will be 70% faster than its predecessor, the Exynos 8890 processor.

In addition, there is information that Samsung is negotiating the creation of graphics chips with Nvidia and AMD. Switching to chips from one of these companies could give smartphones significant performance boosts. This extra power will really come in handy if Galaxy phone The S8 will have a 4K display and will be used as a screen for VR.

As for RAM, all sources indicate a capacity of 6 GB.

Camera and battery

Information has emerged that Samsung is working on new camera, the matrix of which will have a resolution in the range of 18-24 megapixels. The aperture will be wider than Galaxy cameras S7 (F/1.4 vs F/1.7). These improvements will allow the camera to capture more detailed images than previous models in the line.

Several sources report a dual-lens camera of 12 MP and 13 MP. At the same time, the manufacturer of one will be Samsung, and the other Sony. It’s too early to say how accurate these rumors are, but given the fact that several devices with a similar solution have already appeared on the mobile market (Huawei P9, LG G5), the presence of a dual camera in the Galaxy S8 is more than likely.

In addition, there are rumors of a 30-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization.

Regarding capacity Galaxy battery S8, then, according to preliminary data, it will be equal to 4200 mAh, which is almost 30% more than the Galaxy S7.

Additional features

The list of additional functions that will most likely be implemented in Galaski C8 is at at the moment does not shine with originality. Bye we're talking about only about the iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, waterproof case and USB connector Type-C.

All this has already been implemented in other models, and to be honest, I would like to see something unique in the new flagship of 2017. One of these innovations could be a mini-projector built into the body of a smartphone, but for now, its appearance seems unlikely.

Galaxy S8 price

There is an opinion that the price of the Samsung Galaxy S8 at the start of sales will be about $100 higher than the Galaxy S7. Thus, the cost of the new item will be about $850.

Regarding Galaxy prices S8 in Russia, then, given the uncertainty with the dollar exchange rate in 2017, it is too early to talk about it. At the current exchange rate it comes out to about 54,000 rubles. And this does not include fees and duties. Therefore, it will be possible to say exactly how much the Galaxy S8 costs only after the announcement.

For now, this is all we know about the release date, characteristics and Samsung price Galaxy S8. The article will be updated as new information becomes available. Follow the news on Twitter and VK group.

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New Samsung flagship will be released in two versions Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. They will differ only in the display diagonal and body size - 5.8 and 6.2 inches. The design and features are the same for both models. Photos of the smartphone have long appeared on the Internet:

This is an unusual move for the company. The last two generations of flagships consisted of two main models: the “simple” Galaxy S7/S6 and versions with a curved display with the Edge prefix. Now both smartphones, Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, will have a curved display at the edges.

Frame

Both Galaxy models S8 will have a glass body on a metal frame. The glass will be curved on both sides for a more comfortable grip; a similar solution appeared in Galaxy Note 7.

The new Samsung flagship will be a new step in the design of the Galaxy line. By the eighth generation, the company will abandon physical and touch buttons controls under the display and will make them on-screen. Due to the freed up space under the display, it was possible to increase the display diagonal and reduce the frames.

However, due to the abandonment of the physical Home button, we had to find a new place for the fingerprint scanner. It was moved to back panel, to the right of the camera module.

It will also appear on the left side of the body additional key to call the Bixby pocket assistant. Otherwise, the Galaxy S8 is similar to the company's previous smartphones. The general design features are recognizable.

The Galaxy S8 case will inherit IP68 protection from its predecessors. It provides complete protection against the penetration of dust and small particles into the case, as well as protection against water when immersed at 1.5 meters for half an hour.

Screen

The display in the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will be more elongated in height - the aspect ratio is 18.5:9 versus the standard 16:9. This allows you not to increase the width of the smartphone body with a larger diagonal. The same Galaxy S8 Plus will be narrower in width than the iPhone 7 Plus by almost 4 mm. Although Galaxy bigger display by 0.7 inches.

Comparison of dimensions of Galaxy S8 / S8 Plus and iPhone 7 / 7 Plus

Traditionally new Galaxy will receive Super AMOLED displays. The resolution is the same for both models - 2560x1440 pixels. Part of the screen will be occupied by on-screen control buttons, but they will be hidden in multimedia applications and games.

Filling

The Galaxy S8 will have two different processors and , depending on the market. For example, all models with dual SIM cards will run on Snapdragon, and Exynos-powered smartphones will not come to the United States.

There will be 4 GB of RAM, however, there have been rumors about a special version with 6 GB. Basic model will receive 64 GB of internal memory. Plus there will be a slot for microSD memory cards.

Cameras

Resolution main and front cameras will remain the same - 12 and 8 megapixels. The aperture of both lenses is the same - f1.7 for all smartphones. The remaining characteristics of the cameras are still unknown.

Galaxy S8 will receive a new module Sony cameras IMX333. Perhaps the new product will receive support for slow-motion video shooting at a frequency of up to 1000 frames per second, as well as Sony Xperia XZ Premium.

An iris scanner will appear on the front panel, like in Note 7. The smartphone will be able to identify the owner by sight even in the dark.

Bixby Assistant

It is already officially known that the Galaxy S8 will feature a new voice assistant Samsung. They even assigned him to work with him special button on the body (on the left side).

Samsung promises that Bixby will be able to completely replace all commands performed through the touch display. The assistant can understand the context voice command and does not work with specific query wording, you can use synonymous phrases.