Today, during the Samsung Unpacked 2017 event at New York. Samsung has finally unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. The new flagships were designed in mind to push the boundaries of traditional smartphones with its seamless hardware design and a variety of new service offerings, such as the launch of multiple services and apps, as well as a stunning Infinity Display for immersive viewing experiences. Below is the official specifications:
The Galaxy S8 Plus (left) and S8 (right)
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Octa core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10 nm processor (May differ by markets and mobile operators)
- 4GB RAM (May differ by markets and mobile operators)
- 64GB internal storage (expandable memory available up to 256GB via microSD card)
- Measures 148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0 mm, weighs 155g
- 5.8-inch Infinite Quad HD+ display (2960x1440 resolution, 570ppi)
- Dual Pixel 12MP OIS (F/1.7) / 8MP front camera (autofocus, F/1.7)
- Features fingerprint scanner, wireless charging (compatible with WPC and PMA), facial recognition, Bixby A.I. assistant, IP68 water and dust resistance, Always-on display, USB Type-C
- Supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, Samsung Pay, Samsung Connect, NFC,
- Android 7.1 Nougat
- 3000 mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
- Octa core (2.35GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10 nm process (May differ by markets and mobile operators)
- 4GB RAM (May differ by markets and mobile operators)
- 64GB internal storage (expandable memory available up to 256GB via microSD card)
- Measures 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm, weighs 173g
- 6.2-inch Infinite Quad HD+ display (2960x1440 resolution, 529ppi)
- Dual Pixel 12MP OIS (F1.7) / 8MP front camera (autofocus, F/1.7)
- Features fingerprint scanner, wireless charging (compatible with WPC and PMA), facial recognition, Bixby A.I. assistant, IP68 water and dust resistance, Always-on display, USB Type-C
- Supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, Samsung Pay, Samsung Connect, NFC
- Android 7.1 Nougat
- 3500 mAh battery
It comes in five colours - Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue and Maple Gold
The new Infinite display, no more physical home button
Speaker grill, USB Type-C and headphone jack
Beautiful curve edge as always
Camera mode includes - Auto, Pro, Panorama, Selective Focus, Slow Motion, Hyperlapse, Food, Virtual Shot and more
Bixby assistant
Samsung CONNECT feature, allowing you to connect to almost anything electronic related
The new facial recognition security feature
The new wireless charging dock
Samsung DeX, it's literally your CPU now
Price and availability for Malaysia?
(Updated) - The Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be available starting on 21 April 2017 globally, but we are not sure if Malaysia is part of the first wave or not. And according to Lee Jui Siang, VP of IT and Mobile at Samsung Malaysia Electronics, he confirmed that the two flagship devices will be ready for pre-order on 11-13 April 2017 in Malaysia. The pre-order package will also come in a bundle and will only be available in Midnight Black, Maple Gold, and Orchid Gray.
No prices were also mentioned during the event, but the telcos in the U.S. have already listed theirs. According to sources, here's how the full price looks like there
| Telco | Galaxy S8 | Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon | $720 | $840 |
| AT&T | $750 | $850 |
| Sprint | $750 | $850 |
| T-Mobile | $750 | $850 |
Back when the S7 and S7 edge was released last year, it was only $669 and $769 respectively. After conversion excluding tax and GST, the "cheapest" we could get is only around RM3182 for the S8, and around RM3757 for the S8+.
We shall see when Samsung Malaysia makes the announcement officially. Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com!
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