Samsung Galaxy S8
Price in PakistanPKR 90,499
PTA Status Unknown
Release Date21 April 2017
Colors
Report incorrect informationMidnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold
Samsung
Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8 introduced the modern Infinity Display era with a 5.8-inch curved Super AMOLED screen, powered by an Exynos 8895/Snapdragon 835 chipset, 4GB RAM, and a 12MP main camera, all wrapped in an IP68-rated glass-and-aluminum body.
Display
5.8 Inches
Chipset
Exynos 8895 Octa / Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Memory
4GB / 64GB, UFS 2.1
Battery
3000 mAh
8.8/ 10
Quick Verdict
A design-defining flagship that holds up well for basic use today, though its performance and battery life now feel dated compared to modern phones.
Camera
91
Performance
86
Display
95
Battery
77
Value
80
Camera Details
Sensor
1/2.5-inch, 1.4µm pixel size
Aperture
f/1.7
OIS
Yes
Video
2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, HDR, dual-video rec
Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, touch focus, face/smile detection
Performance
Process Node
10 nm
Chipset
Exynos 8895 Octa / Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) / Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo + 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Mali-G71 MP20 / Adreno 540
RAM
4GB
Storage
64GB, UFS 2.1
Battery & Charging
Capacity
3000 mAh
Charging Speed
Fast charging (Adaptive Fast Charging)
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless Speed
Qi/PMA wireless charging
SpecsDekh buying insight
Excellent all-round choice
Best for display, with strong value for money. Its weakest scored area is battery, so buyers focused on that should compare nearby options first.
86
Smart buy
score / 100
score / 100
Ratings & Scores
8.8/ 10
Performance86/100
Camera91/100
Battery77/100
Display95/100
Value80/100
Display & Design
Display5.8 Inches
Resolution1440 x 2960 Pixels (~568 PPI)
Refresh Rate60Hz
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Dimensions148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm
Weight155 g
BuildFront/back Gorilla Glass 5, aluminum frame
ColorsMidnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold
IP RatingIP68
Performance
ChipsetExynos 8895 Octa / Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) / Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo + 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPUMali-G71 MP20 / Adreno 540
Process10 nm
RAM4GB
Storage64GB, UFS 2.1
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Sensor1/2.5-inch, 1.4µm pixel size
Aperturef/1.7
OISYes
FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, touch focus, face/smile detection
Video2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, HDR, dual-video rec
Selfie8 MP
Battery & Charging
Capacity3000 mAh
ChargingWired and wireless
Charging SpeedFast charging (Adaptive Fast Charging)
Wireless ChargingYes
Wireless SpeedQi/PMA wireless charging
Connectivity
NetworkGPRS, EDGE, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE-A (4CA) Cat16
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, apt-X
NFCYes
USBUSB 3.1, Type-C
Features & OS
OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9
UISamsung Experience
Update PolicyNo longer receiving OS updates
FingerprintRear-mounted
Face UnlockYes (face recognition)
SensorsIris scanner, fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Special FeaturesSamsung Pay, IP68 certified, ANT+ support, Always-on display
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