Samsung Galaxy S8 Release Date Joined By New Photos
It would appear that the Samsung Galaxy S8 has leaked in a collection of real-world photos. These photos come via BGR where an anonymous source seems to have captured photos of almost every angle of the Galaxy S8. This device has a larger edition called the Samsung Galaxy S8+, but the one pictured here is the more standard-sized version.
Watch out for the suspiciously-sized fingernail in the photo below. SlashGear does not condone the keeping of nails at this length – for any reason, any reason at all. The hand is holding a Galaxy S8, it would appear, a device that's rolling with a 5.8-inch display with 2K resolution and Super AMOLED technology.
It looks like this device's body is pretty gosh-darned tall and skinny for a 5.8-inch display. Of course it might just SEEM large because the standard size for the Galaxy S7 was just 5.5-inches. Samsung's ramping up and up, always aiming for the ideal size each year as it changes based on consumer desires.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus will almost certainly come with a 6.2-inch display that's also 2K and Super AMOLED. The term "2K" is also known as Quad HD+, or 2560 x 1880 pixels, just about right for a 6.2-inch display. And well and above sharp enough for a 5.8-inch display.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 shown here has a curved edge display up front. That's curved on both the left and the right, just like past Samsung Galaxy Edge devices. Below you'll see a set of specifications based on past leaks and anonymous tips from sources close to the information.
Samsung Galaxy S8• Display: 5.8in Super AMOLED, 1440 x 2650 (2K) Gorilla Glass• Operating System: Android 7.1 Nougat• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 / Samsung Exynos 10-nm• RAM: 4GB RAM• Back Camera: 12MP, f/1.7 optics, 4K video, dual-LED flash• Front-facing camera: 8MP wide-angle lens with f/1.7 optics• Battery: 3,000mAh• Internal Storage: 64GB, w/256GB microSD card slot• Other Features: Fingerprint scanner, Iris scanner, Metal frame, Wireless charging, USB-C, IP-68 Dust and Water-resistant
Remember that what you're seeing above and below is a set of specifications based on rumors and tips, primarily. There's little to discover at this point – save confirmation that what we're seeing here is true.
Samsung Galaxy S8 (Plus)• Display: 6.2in Super AMOLED, 1440 x 2650 (2K) Gorilla Glass• Operating System: Android 7.1 Nougat• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 / Samsung Exynos 10-nm• RAM: 4GB RAM• Camera: 12MP, f/1.7 optics, 4K video, dual-LED flash• Front-facing camera: 8MP wide-angle lens with f/1.7 optics• Battery: 3,500mAh• Internal Storage: 64GB, w/256GB microSD card slot• Other Features: Fingerprint scanner, Iris scanner, Metal frame, Wireless charging, USB-C, IP-68 Dust and Water-resistant
The bottom of this device has a 3.5mm headphone port. Audio is allowed to come through this port, freely! This device also has IP68 resistance to dust ingress and water resistance. By the looks of what we're seeing here, the USB-C action on this smartphone is strong, too.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 will be revealed in full at a press conference in New York City set for March 29th, 2017. This event will very likely show this device to be launched on April 21st, 2017. That'll be on multiple carriers inside the United States and several others around the world.