Samsung Galaxy S8: A Smartphone without Limits

March 30, 2017

Samsung Galaxy S8: A Smartphone without Limits

NEW YORK, USA – March 29, 2017 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. introduces the world to the Galaxy S8, a smartphone that pushes the boundaries of traditional smartphones with its seamless hardware design and a variety of new service offerings. With the launch of multiple services and apps, as well as a stunning Infinity Display for immersive viewing experiences, the Galaxy S8 brings a new level of functionality and convenience, opening up a galaxy of possibilities.

“The Samsung Galaxy S8 ushers in a new era of smartphone design and fantastic new services, opening up new ways to experience the world,” said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “The Galaxy S8 is our testament to regaining your trust by redefining what’s possible in safety and marks a new milestone in Samsung’s smartphone legacy.”

The Galaxy Foundation

In addition to the new design innovations, Samsung continues to deliver cutting-edge technology including an advanced camera, enhanced performance and more to the devices that users love:

Premium Camera:
- The Galaxy S8 is equipped with an advanced 8MP F1.7 Smart autofocus front camera and 12MP F1.7 Dual Pixel rear camera for the best low-light, zoom and anti-blur photos with enhanced image processing.

Powerful Performance:
- Packing powerful performance and connectivity, the Galaxy S8 features the industry’s first 10nm processor, enabling heightened speed and efficiency. It is also gigabit LTE and gigabit Wi-Fi ready with support for up to 1 Gbps so users can quickly download files, regardless of the file size.

Robust Entertainment:
- As the world’s first mobile device certified by the UHD Alliance as MOBILE HDR PREMIUM^TM, Galaxy S8 lets you see the same vibrant colors and contrasts that the filmmakers intended while watching your favorite shows. In addition, the Galaxy S8 offers next-level gaming experiences with vivid and superior graphic technology, as well as Game Pack, featuring top game titles, including select titles supported by the Vulkan API.

Global Standard in Mobile Security:
- The Galaxy S8 is built on Samsung Knox, a defense-grade security platform. In addition, the Galaxy S8 will offer a wide selection of biometric technologies including a fingerprint scanner, iris scanner and facial recognition so users can select a secure biometric authentication method that works best for them.

The Galaxy S8 will also come with the foundational Galaxy features that our customers have come to love, including:

IP68 water and dust resistance
MicroSD support up to 256GB
Always-on display
Fast and wireless charging capabilities

	Galaxy S8	Galaxy S8+
OS	Android 7.0
Network	LTE Cat. 16^* *May differ by markets and mobile operators
Dimension	148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0 mm, 152g	159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm, 173g
AP	Octa core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10 nm process Octa core (2.35GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10 nm process *May differ by markets and mobile operators
Memory	4GB RAM (LPDDR4), 64GB (UFS 2.1) *May differ by markets and mobile operators
Display	5.8” (146.5mm)¹ Quad HD+ (2960×1440), (570ppi)	6.2” (158.1mm)¹ Quad HD+ (2960×1440), (529ppi)
	^{1 Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners}
Camera	Rear: Dual Pixel 12MP OIS (F1.7), Front: 8MP AF (F1.7)
Battery	3,000 mAh	3,500 mAh
	Fast Charging on wired and wireless Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA
Payment	NFC, MST
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou) *Galileo and BeiDou coverage may be limited.
Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Iris Sensor, Pressure Sensor

The Galaxy S8 will be available starting on April 21, and will be offered in a rich color palette including Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue and Maple Gold.

For additional product information, please visit www.samsungmobilepress.com, http://news.samsung.com/galaxy or www.samsung.com/galaxy.