Galaxy S8 Active
2017 rugged flagship.
The Galaxy S8 Active is a rugged Samsung smartphone released Aug 2017, with a launch price of $850. It pairs the Snapdragon 835 with a 5.8" QHD+ Super AMOLED display, a capable main camera and a 4,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 82/100 — Galaxy S8 Active. Standout strengths: infinity qhd+ amoled on a rugged. and 4,000 mah + wireless charging. Main trade-off: at&t-exclusive.
Galaxy S8 Active.
S8 Active brought Infinity Display + 4,000 mAh + IP68/MIL-STD to AT&T's 2017 rugged flagship.
Read the full review- Infinity QHD+ AMOLED on a rugged.
- 4,000 mAh + wireless charging.
- Programmable button.
- IP68 + MIL-STD-810G.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Galaxy S8 Active compares
| Galaxy S8 Active | iPhone 15 Plus | Galaxy Z Flip 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 835 | Apple A16 Bionic | SD 8 Gen 2 |
| Display | 5.8" QHD+ Super AMOLED | 6.7" OLED 60 Hz | 6.7" foldable AMOLED |
| Main camera | — | 48 MP · f/1.6 | 12 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,383 mAh | 3,700 mAh |
| Launch price | $850 | $899 | $999 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy S8 Active released?
The Galaxy S8 Active was released in Aug 2017.
How much does the Galaxy S8 Active cost?
The Galaxy S8 Active launched at $850 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy S8 Active screen size and type?
The Galaxy S8 Active has a 5.8" QHD+ Super AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy S8 Active use?
The Galaxy S8 Active is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S8 Active have?
The Galaxy S8 Active ships with 4 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy S8 Active battery capacity?
The Galaxy S8 Active has a 4,000 mAh battery.
What colours does the Galaxy S8 Active come in?
The Galaxy S8 Active is available in 2 colours: Meteor Gray, Titanium Gold.
Is the Galaxy S8 Active worth buying?
S8 Active brought Infinity Display + 4,000 mAh + IP68/MIL-STD to AT&T's 2017 rugged flagship. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy S8 Active an editorial score of 82/100.
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