Samsung Galaxy S8+: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 02.20.17 | Updated 03.11.20

Key Features of the Samsung Galaxy S8+

  • Model: Galaxy S8+
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 4.24 out of 5 (34 votes)
  • Release Date:  March 19, 2024
  • Price: 470 EUR
  • Processor: Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Storage and memory: 128 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 6.2 inc
  • Main Camera:  Single, 12MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 8MP

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Description of the Samsung Galaxy S8+ Specs

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a smartphone designed and manufactured by Samsung Electronics, released in March 2017. It is equipped with various connectivity options including GSM, HSPA, and LTE networks, ensuring wide-ranging accessibility. The dual-SIM model supports GSM 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 bands on both SIM slots, while 3G and 4G capabilities are supported across a range of bands for high-speed internet access. The Galaxy S8+ boasts impressive data speeds, with HSPA at 42.2/5.76 Mbps and Cat16 LTE-A reaching up to 1024/150 Mbps.

Samsung Galaxy S8+ Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S8+ Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy S8+

Other names

Versions: G955F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); G955FD (Global Dual-SIM); G955W (Canada); G955A (AT&T); G955P (Sprint); G955T (T-Mobile); G955V (Verizon); G955R4 (US Cellular); G955U (USA Unlocked); G955

Launch date

19 March 2024

Samsung Galaxy S8+ PricePrice

First price

470 EUR

Samsung Galaxy S8+ dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.28 inc (159.5 mm)

Width

2.89 inc ( 73.4 mm)

Depth

0.32 inc ( 8.1 mm)

Weight

6.1 oz (173 grams)

Build materials

Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame

Water resistant

Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Colors

Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink

Samsung Galaxy S8+ screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

6.2 inc

Screen Area

98.3 cm2

Resolution

1440 x 2960 px

Points per inch

529 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

18.5:9

Ratio (screen:body)

84.0%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Additional Features

-HDR10
-3D Touch (home button only)
-Always-on display

Samsung Galaxy S8+ ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Exynos 8895 Octa (10 nm)
or Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China

Processor 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

Graphics processor GPU

- Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEA
-Adreno 540 - USA & China

Samsung Galaxy S8+ Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

128 GB, 6 GB RAM 64 GB, 4 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only

Samsung Galaxy S8+ SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy S8+ main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF

Features

LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

Video Recording 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, dual-video rec.

Samsung Galaxy S8+ selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6'', 1.22µm, AF

Features

Dual video call, Auto-HDR

Video Recording 1440p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy S8+ Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700)
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
SAR EU 0.27 W/kg (head)     1.00 W/kg (body)    
SAR 0.67 W/kg (head)     0.97 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy S8+ wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC Yes
USB 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Samsung Galaxy S8+ Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3500 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Charging

-Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)
-Qi/PMA wireless charging (market dependent)

Samsung Galaxy S8+ sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio No
Others -32-bit/384kHz audio
-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2

Other specifications

Others

-Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
-
-ANT+
-Bixby natural language commands and dictation

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S8+ antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score230369 (Position 464 out of 1145)
Antutu 7 Score195000 (Position 78 out of 2128)

See the page Samsung Galaxy S8+ Antutu where you will find details about the Antutu result of the device, rankings, and similar models

Samsung Galaxy S8+ geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core361 (Position 389 out of 565)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core1212 (Position 382 out of 564)
GeekBench 6 Vulkan527 (Position 266 out of 281)
GeekBench 6 OpenCL1195 (Position 227 out of 324)
GeekBench 5 Single Core343 (Position 1093 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core1443 (Position 961 out of 1876)
GeekBench 4 Single Core1771 (Position 141 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core6032 (Position 117 out of 1023)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript8348
GeekBench 4 Battery4097

See the page Samsung Galaxy S8+ Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models.

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy S8+ cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy S8+ varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 470 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy S8+ come out?

Samsung Galaxy S8+ mobile was launched on March 19, 2024 in these colors: Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy S8+ ?

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ has dimensions of Height: 159.5 mm Width: 73.4 mm Thickness: 8.1 mm and weighs approximately 173 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy S8+?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.2 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1440 x 2960 px at a pixel density of 529 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy S8+ have?

Device comes with chipset Exynos 8895 Octa (10 nm) with processor 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. Samsung Galaxy S8+ is available with internal memory of 128 GB, 6 GB RAM 64 GB, 4 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy S8+?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF and features like LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy S8+?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6'', 1.22µm, AF and features like Dual video call, Auto-HDR