Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S8: The compact 2017 Galaxy that redefined the phone face.
SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2017·$720·Score 64/100
The Galaxy S8 brought the Infinity Display to a compact body. One camera, no 5G and ended support make it a historical entry rather than a recommendation.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.8" QHD+ AMOLED
Chipset
SD 835
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.7
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
155 g
What stands out
- Compact body with the new Infinity Display.
- Sharp QHD+ AMOLED.
- IP68, headphone jack and microSD.
- Light at 155 g.
What to watch
- Single rear camera; mono speaker.
- No 5G; software ended at Android 9.
- Small 3,000 mAh battery.
- Discontinued.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 2 (2017)
$649 · score 88/100