The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus are now OFFICIAL. We knew what these handsets were all about prior to launch, but we’re still more than impressed by what Samsung has come to the table with.
Both devices are stunningly designed and perfectly executed. The all-display front, which has 20% more display than the Galaxy S7, is truly a thing of beauty and will almost certainly knock a lot of shine of Apple’s iPhone 8 when it launches later on this year.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Pro’s key, new specs:
Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus: Specs & Hardware
Samsung Galaxy S8 Specs:
Body: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0mm, 152g
Screen: 5.8” Super AMOLED, 1,440 x 2960px resolution (586ppi)
Memory: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage; 6GB RAM + 128GB storage; microSD slot
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Battery: 3,000mAh
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Specs:
Body: 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1mm, 173g
Screen: 6.2” Super AMOLED, 1,440 x 2,960px resolution (531ppi)
Memory: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage; 6GB RAM + 128GB storage; microSD slot
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Battery: 3,500mAh
The big updates here are the design, Bixby and just how good these phones look. If you thought the Galaxy S7 and Note 7 were good looking, well… you ain’t seen nothing yet.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus are easily two of the best looking phones I have ever seen. They look better than the Galaxy S7, the Google Pixel phones, the LG G6, the HTC Ultra and the current generation iPhones.
Apple has a massively tall order in following these phones. Even more so when you consider the impact Bixby will have.
Best Samsung Galaxy S8 Deals UK and US
Best Samsung Galaxy S8 Deals UK
EE - £79.99 upfront @ £45.99pm with 5gb
Vodafone - £100 upfront @ £42pm with 24gb
O2 - £100 upfront @ £44pm with 5gb
Best Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Deals UK
EE - £149.99 upfront @ £45.99pm with 5gb
Vodafone - £169.99 upfront @ £42pm with 24gb
O2 - £150 upfront @ £44pm with 5gb
Tesco has some VERY good deals for both the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus and Galaxy S8.
O2 Refresh options include:
Samsung Galaxy S8
- £49.99 upfront then £51 a month for 3GB of data, plus a free JBL Flip 4 speaker worth £119.99
- £9.99 upfront then £55 a month for 5GB of data, plus a JBL Flip 4 speaker and free music streaming
- £9.99 upfront then £59.00 a month for 10GB of data, plus a JBL Flip 4, free music streaming and Yearly Upgrade Programme
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- £79.99 upfront then £52.00 a month for 3GB of data, plus a free JBL Flip 4 speaker worth £119.99
- £49.99 upfront then £56.00 a month for 5GB of data, plus a JBL Flip 4 speaker and free music streaming
- £9.99 upfront then £60.00 a month for 10GB of data, plus a JBL Flip 4, free music streaming and Yearly Upgrade Programme
Best Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Deals US
ALL PRE-ORDERS start March 30.
AT&T – Click Here For Details
Galaxy S8: $750 full retail
AT&T Next: $25 / mo for 30 months
AT&T Next Every Year: $31.25 / mo for 24 months
Galaxy S8 Plus: $850 full retail
AT&T Next: $28.34 / mo for 30 months
AT&T Next Every Year: $35.42 / mo for 24 months
T-MOBILE – Click Here For Details
Galaxy S8: $750 full retail ($729 at MetroPCS)
Monthly installments: $30 down payment + $30 / mo for 24 months
Jump! On Demand: $0 down +$33 / mo for 24 months
Galaxy S8 Plus: $850 full retail
Monthly installments: $130 down payment + $30 / mo for 24 months
Jump! On Demand: Same as monthly installments
VERIZON – Click Here For Details
Galaxy S8: $720 full retail
Monthly installments: $30 / mo for 24 months
Galaxy S8 Plus: $840 full retail
Monthly installments: $35 / mo for 24 months
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