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Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

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Release Date (UK): April 2017

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Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus on March 29th with both devices being officially released on April 21st. Here we round up everything you need to know.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are available in Black Sky, Orchid Grey, and (eventually) Arctic Silver.

The screens of both devices are relatively large. The Galaxy S8 has a 5.7” screen, whereas the S8 Plus has a massive 6.2” screen. This is a substantial increase compared to the S7 and S7 edge, which have 5.1” and 5.5” screens respectively. These edge-to-edge screens are being referred to by Samsung as ‘Infinity Displays’. This new display is the centrepiece of the S8, and the focus of Samsung's marketing


Even though the screen sizes are a lot bigger compared to previous flagship models, the phones themselves are not, which means they are relatively comfortable to hold. This image from SlashLeaks shows the Galaxy S8 in the middle compared with the iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 edge.

iPhone 7, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S7 Edge
From left to right: iPhone 7, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S7 Edge (Image from Android Headlines).

Samsung have achieved this by doing three things:

  • The screens are longer: most modern smartphone and TV screens have a 18:9 aspect ratio. The S8 and S8 Plus will both have a slightly longer 18.5:9 ratio, which means more of the front of the phone is covered by the screen.
  • For both the S8 and the S8 Plus, the screens are completely edge-to-edge
  • There are no physical buttons on the bottom of the phone, which means that the position of the fingerprint reader has had to change. You can see the sensor on the right hand side of the rear camera.
  • The physical home button is replaced with an on-screen icon. A pressure sensor and vibration module have been built into the space behind the on-screen button to provide haptic feedback.
Fingerprint Reader
The fingerprint reader is visible on the right hand side of the camera.

In terms of hardware, both phones are best in class, as you would expect:

  • Processor: Snapdragon 835 or Samsung Exynos (depending on country)
  • Cameras: 12-megapixel f/1.7 rear camera, 8-megapixel f/1.7 front camera
  • Battery: 3000mAh (Galaxy S8), 3500mAh (Galaxy S8 Plus)
  • Storage: 64GB, with microSD expansion slot
  • Memory: 4GB
  • Other: Headphone jack, USB Type-C, water resistance

As well as having a fingerprint reader, the S8 and S8 Plus will use a combination of facial recognition and iris scanning to unlock the device.

The S8 and S8 Plus also has a Samsung-made smart assistant called Bixby, with a dedicated physical button to launch it. Bixby is meant to be used a little differently compared to the likes of Siri and Google Assistant - its focus is to help you use, navigate, and control the phone, rather than search for information online. It is "context-aware", which means users can ask follow-up questions and assume it is aware of what is currently displayed. Users will be able to jump between voice and touch commands to get things done. Bixby can also be used to recognise nearby objects and show where they are on sale, or provide local information (such as restaurants nearby).

Samsung is also offering a new dock called DeX that connects the S8 and S8+ to a monitor, letting users use their Galaxy S8 as they would a desktop. Given that you need an extra hub to connect your phone to the monitor, and that it's likely that app support will be relatively limited, it will be interesting to see if this takes off. Microsoft has tried this in the past to little success.

Like the S7 and S7 edge, the S8 and S8 Plus are both IP68 certified, which means that they are water resistant to a depth of up to 1.5m for up to 30 minutes, and are protected from dirt, dust, and sand.

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

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The Independent | David Phelan

Breathe easy, Samsung execs. From its looks to its performance, stunning screen to subtle innovations, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is a dazzling smartphone. No surprise that this is Samsung's best phone yet, and the slickest Android phone ever.

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100

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

The best big phone ever. Comfortable to use, stunning to look at and an all-round winner.

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100

Stuff | Tom Morgan

Better battery life and a bigger screen improve on excellence. Bigger will be better for some, and the S8+ is a phenomenal phone, but the regular S8 is just as good for less cash.

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100

Pocket-lint | Chris Hall

Samsung waited a little later in 2017 to unleash its flagship phone - but it was well worth the wait. In short: the Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a masterpiece. It's expensive, but it's a masterpiece nonetheless.

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100

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

If you're ready to upgrade from an older Galaxy phone, the S8+ is The One you've been waiting for. Yes, it's that good. Go buy this phone now.

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100

What Hi-Fi?

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a refined design. It's not perfect, the sound could be better, but in almost all other respects, it's as good as Android gets right now.

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96

ZDNet | Matthew Miller

Samsung continues to set the bar for smartphone technology. If you don't use the S Pen much on the Note line, then you will be satisfied with all of the advancements in the Galaxy S8 Plus.

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93

TechDissected | Cliff Wade

I'd have to say the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a device worth owning and it's a device that a ton of people will indeed purchase.

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93

Techdissected | Cliff Wade

I feel it's totally worth it as far as what you are getting. The device itself is amazing and just feels natural in the hand and something that I feel other OEM's should try to mimic if at all possible.

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92

What Mobile | Thomas Wellburn

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a masterpiece of design and just about the best flagship smartphone that money can buy right now.

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92

NotebookCheck | Daniel Schmidt

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ offers many high-end features, a really good camera, and great runtimes. There is not much criticism for the smartphone after our review. All in all, Samsung developed a great smartphone

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92

Engadget | Chris Velazco

All of the S8's accolades apply to the S8 Plus as well: It's a stellar performer that aptly blends beauty and horsepower. Bixby's incompleteness is still annoying, as is the location of the fingerprint sensor, but the S8 Plus is still one of the most impressive packages we've ever seen.

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90

Gadgets Now | Sulabh Puri

The number of features Samsung is giving in the S8 Plus is mind-boggling. It is the Ferrari of Android Smartphones and impressed us at various levels.

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90

V3 | Basil Kronfil

What you end up with is a fantastic smartphone in the Samsung Galaxy S8+, which has only a couple of flaws.

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90

phoneArena | Rado Slavov

The Galaxy S8+ gets many things right. In fact, it's probably the best Android smartphone for users who need an extra-large display.

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90

AndroidPit | Steffen Herget

This Galaxy S8+ gets 4.5 stars because it's a very good smartphone, nothing more nothing less.

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90

Quartz | Mike Murphy

The Samsung Galaxy S8 will probably make you forget about the exploding Note 7. If you care about screen size, then this will be that phone for you. If you're in the market for a high-powered Android phone, this is probably the phone to choose, but it's a pretty close two-horse race between the S8 and the Google Pixel.

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90

The Inquirer | Basil Kronfli

What you end up with is a clearly flawed, fantastic smartphone in the Samsung Galaxy S8+. The fact that, by comparison, most other flagships feel nothing short of dated next to the S8+ is perhaps the biggest reason to pick it up.

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90

PCWorld | Michael Simon

With a stunning 6.2-inch screen and a brilliantly compact design, the Galaxy S8+ isn't just a new flagship from Samsung, it's the best phone anyone has ever made. The Galaxy S8+ truly changes the smartphone conversation.

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90

AVForums | David Phelan

The Galaxy S8 is the best phone Samsung has made. Well, you'd expect that. But it's genuinely one of the best phones I've ever seen, and easily the most accomplished, elegant Android phone

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90

YourTechExplained | Jason England

When it comes to Samsung for me there will always be more to love than to hate. The S8+ is a perfect example of that. Despite any flaws, it is a fantastic phone and it is one that will please most people.

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90

Neowin | Robbie Khan

For now, the Galaxy S8+ stands on its own if you want the best display experience of any phone currently available. It is not perfect, but it is the closest a Galaxy has ever been.

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90

pocketnow | Juan Carlos Bagnell

The S8+ certainly delivers a spec sheet arguing for that price tag. No question, there's a lot packed into this gadget. Only you and your wallet can determine if you are really going to get the full return on this investment.

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90

Gizmodo UK | Holly Brockwell

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is a beautifully-crafted, all-round high-performance flagship that we've loved using. If you're getting a phone anytime soon, make it this one. It's a beaut.

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90

TechRadar | Matt Swider

The Galaxy S8 Plus is the Android phone you want if you like big and tall smartphones.

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90

Know Your Mobile | Paul Briden

A really rather fantastic phone which sets the bar for 2017 very high indeed. It's super expensive, but it's packed with amazing technology and the overall package is highly rewarding to use. Best of all it has unbelievable battery stamina

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90

CNET UK | Jessica Dolcourt

Lovers of big phones won't find a prettier device with a larger screen anywhere else, but you'll want to make sure it isn't too tall for you, and the fingerprint reader too hard to reach, before you commit.

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90

Mashable | Lance Ulanoff

The stunning Samsung Galaxy S8+puts Samsung back on track. The Samsung Galaxy S8+ is an excellent smartphone.

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90

Mobile Syrup | Patrick O'Rourke

Samsung's S8 and S8+ feel like phones from the future. The smartphone is, however, not without faults.

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90

T3 | Dan Grabham

So what do we think of the Galaxy S8+? We think it's probably the best phone of 2017 so far. The S8+ takes smartphone screens to another level, but the fingerprint reader spoils the party.

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90

The Verge | Dan Seifert

Luckily for Samsung, the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are excellent devices to begin the work of rehabilitating its image. They are the best Android phones you can buy right now, with stunning displays, beautiful design, and great performance.

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89

Android Authority | Nirave Gondhia

Samsung's latest flagship has all the hallmarks of being one of the best phones of 2017, with its excellent design and outstanding display. However, its voice assistant needs a lot of polish to leave its current beta state. It might not be the absolute best phone, but as with previous years, it's likely to be the best phone for most users.

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80

GadgetSpeak | Paul Smart

If you are someone whose life revolves round a phone why not have that extra screen size that you get here.

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80

The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs

There are two reasons to buy the Galaxy S8+ – an epic screen and solid battery life. Everything else is pretty much the same as the smaller S8, but it's more awkward to hold and carry. The S8+ is the king of massive phones, but it's just not quite the best smartphone available.

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80

Alphr | Jonathan Bray

Samsung's over-sized Galaxy S8 Plus is a smartphone to be reckoned with. In essence, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is the same phone as the S8, with all the things that make that phone great. Is it any better, though? In my view, the answer to that question has to be no

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80

Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is very much a five-star handset. It's big, bold and resoundingly beautiful, but the thing that holds it back? There's still that regular-sized S8 to contend with. That's the sticking point and the main reason I've knocked a star off.

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75

TechSpot | Tim Schiesser

I feel the asking price is about right for the LG G6 and its position in the market. Unfortunately, while the G6 is a solid smartphone and one of LG's best, it falls behind in too many areas to take out the 'best smartphone' crown.

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Form factor and dimensions
Dimensions & Form

Form factor: Touchscreen bar
Dimensions 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm (6.28 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
Weight: 173 g (6.1 oz)

Screen
Screen

Size: 6.2 inches diagonal
Resolution: 2960 x 1440 pixels
Screen Density: 531 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 83.3 %

Display Type: Super AMOLED

Operating System
Runs

Android

Performance
Performance

Chipset: Exynos 8895 Octa
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz)
GPU: Mali-G71 MP20
RAM: 4GB

Camera
Camera

Main Camera: 12 megapixels with LED flash
Secondary Camera: 8 megapixels

Storage
Storage

Built-in Storage: 64GB
Expandable Storage: Micro SD

Battery
Battery & Charging

Capacity: 3000 mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: Yes
Quick Charge: Yes (v2)

SIM Standard
SIM standard

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Water and Dust Resistance
Water & Dust Resistance

IP68 Rating: Protection from contact with harmful dust, and protection from immersion in water up to a depth of 30m for up to 30 minutes

Fingerprint Reader
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