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Launch report · Samsung

Galaxy S8+: The phone that launched the Infinity Display era.

SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2017·$850·Score 66/100

The Galaxy S8+ introduced the Infinity Display and reshaped phone design. Today, with one camera, no 5G and ended support, it is a historical milestone rather than a buy.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.2" QHD+ AMOLED
Chipset
SD 835
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.7
Battery
3,500 mAh
Weight
173 g
What stands out
  • Launched the bezel-light Infinity Display.
  • Beautiful QHD+ AMOLED for its era.
  • IP68, headphone jack and microSD.
  • Premium glass-and-metal build.
What to watch
  • Single rear camera; mono speaker.
  • No 5G; software ended at Android 9.
  • 15 W charging.
  • Awkward rear fingerprint placement; discontinued.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 2 (2017)
$649 · score 88/100