Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

Added: 08.18.17 | Updated: 01.24.20
  • Model: Galaxy S8 Active
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 3.50 out of 5 (8 votes)
  • Price: 850 USD
  • Year of manufacture: 2017
  • Dimensions: 151.9 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm
  • Weight: 208.1 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 64 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 5.8 inches
  • Battery: 4000 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 12MP
  • Front camera: Single, 8MP

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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active specs

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

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

Other names

For AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint

Launch date

2017, August

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active PricePrice

First price

850 USD

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.98 in (151.9 mm)

Width

2.95 in ( 74.9 mm)

Depth

0.39 in ( 9.9 mm)

Weight

7.34 oz (208.1 grams)

Build materials

Aluminum frame, corner bumpers, plastic back

Water resistant

Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) MIL-STD-810G compliant

Colors

Meteor Gray, Tungsten Gold

Case

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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

5.8 in

Screen Area

85.4 cm2

Resolution

1440 x 2960 px

Points per inch

568 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

18.5:9

Ratio (screen:body)

75.0%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Additional Features

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

Screen protector

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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)

CPU

- Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)

GPU

- Adreno 540

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

64 GB, 4 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

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

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active 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 Active 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 Active Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - AT&T 
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - T-Mobile 
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Sprint
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 20(800), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100) - AT&T 
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100), 71(600) - T-Mobile 
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 41(2500) - Sprint
SIM Card Nano-SIM
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

4000 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Standby - Up to 120 h (3G)
Video playback - Up to 32 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 113 h

Charging

-Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)
-PMA wireless charging

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio No
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

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

Other specifications

Others

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

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score201325 (Position 570 out of 1146)

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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core347 (Position 408 out of 578)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core1246 (Position 371 out of 577)
GeekBench 5 Single Core343 (Position 1091 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core1426 (Position 965 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core1775 (Position 140 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core6056 (Position 114 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript7509

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

Description of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Specs

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is a robust and high-performance smartphone that was released in August 2017. It features compatibility with GSM, HSPA, and LTE networks, ensuring a broad range of connectivity options. The phone supports a variety of network bands, making it suitable for use with several carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint. Its internet speeds can reach up to HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, and it boasts LTE-A Cat12 capabilities, allowing for lightning-fast downloads up to 600 Mbps and uploads up to 150 Mbps.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Reviews and Opinions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy S8 Active cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 850 USD. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active come out?

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active mobile was launched on in these colors: Meteor Gray, Tungsten Gold.

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

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has dimensions of Height: 151.9 mm Width: 74.9 mm Thickness: 9.9 mm and weighs approximately 208.1 grams.

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

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.8 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1440 x 2960 px at a pixel density of 568 ppi.

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

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo). Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is available with internal memory of 64 GB, 4 GB RAM.

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

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 Active?

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