The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a 6.2 inch screened smartphone that comes with a curved edge for a 3D effect. This idea is unique and makes it different from other smartphone companies. The device was launched on April 28, 2017. The extraordinary phone is fast, lightweight and stylish. The intuitive features has thrown smartphone giant iPhone or Sony. What makes it so special? Move down to know the features and specifications.

Features of the Samsung Galaxy S8

• Samsung Galaxy S8 comes with a 5.8 inch touchscreen display with 1440x 2960 pixels at PPI of 570 pixels per inch.
• Powered by 1.9 GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 8895 processor.
• It offers 4 GB RAM, 64GB storage along with 256 GB external storage.
• A 3000mAh battery that enables fast charging.
• A high resolution rear camera with 12 megapixels, f/1.7 aperture and a dual pixel sensor.
• The front camera consists of 8 megapixels, f/1.7 aperture and auto focus.
• quipped with an iris and fingerprint scanner.
• Facilitates with a personal assistant ’Bixby’ who evolves and adapts with the user.
• Caters with Android 7 Nougat along with Google Assistant
• The price of smartphone ranges between 55000-65000 online in 3 colors.

Samsung S8: Merits and Demerits

The Samsung Galaxy S8 has an awesome display feature along with a stunning camera for the pouters. The idea of unboxing the smartphone is really smart and innovative. The fingreprint scanner is in the wrong position while the Bixby is troublesome. We would go into detail with the features offered by Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy S8: Innovative Design and Screen

It is obviously the best looking phone! I believe everyone will surely agree on this. The curved rear fits perfectly into your palm, the glass shines as light falls on it. A glossy black Samsung Galaxy S8 is the best recommended color out of the 3 available colors. The Smartphone looks like a complete elegant piece with glass surrounding the edges; it meets the metal at the back that makes it a perfect model.

The standby switch and volume rocker join a new bottom at the side. This new button is the virtual assistant ‘Samsung Bixby ’. A nano SIM, micro SD slot is located at the side, Qi wireless charging slot. With all these features, the phone is sleek and weight 155g. Wow! It is water, scratch and dust resistant. 30 minutes in water to a depth of 1.5 meters, your phone will still work!

Samsung Retained the Idea of having a Headphone Jack
Samsung remained with the idea of retaining the headphone jack while Apple has removed the physical headphone connection. Samsung decided to think out of the box by including a pair of AKG wired buds within the box. Listen to great music with these excellent features.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Designed with a Reflected Curved Rear Glass

The much talk of the town is the curved rear provided by Samsung S8. If you view Samsung from all four corners, you see almost the screen while in LG G6 has a thick crust of metal surrounding the edges. There are times when the hand hits your mobile screen, but it is not with this device. Get used to the extra reflection thrown by Samsung Galaxy G8 for grabbing eye balls.

The Fingerprint Scanner placed in the Wrong Position

The fingerprint scanner is not placed at the center like other devices. The S8 is quite delicate and the screen glass has more chances to break. If you need style, you have to compromise on the safety of your phone.

Samsung Galaxy S8: Performance
It has a fastest processor with a 4 GB RAM. A good space would result into more storage for apps and less phone hanging. Galaxy S8 gives a smooth experience with high quality HD screen to watch streaming video or movies etc. The smartphone is sufficient to give a good experience with high performance speed and allows external memory upto 256 GB.

Samsung Galaxy S8: Camera

Samsung Galaxy S8 provides with high resolution rear(12MP) and front camera(8MP) that allows to click sharp and detailed photos. Along with these basic features, it equips with 2X loseless zoom, blurring background, or brokeh effect in portrait mode. Enjoy Clicking photos underwater with water resistant feature.

Samsung Galaxy S8: Hardware and Software
Samsung S8 allows wireless charging, expandable storage upto 256 GB and much more. The biggest mistake in this smartphone is the location of the finger scanner; it is placed next to the camera module which makes it less relevant. The Iris scanner and facial recognition are also available, but a less reliable. The 3000 mAh battery lasts longer.

Software plays a vital role in deciding the overall performance of the mobile. Samsung has improvised its software packages by adding clear icons, toned down color scheme. Many tricks have been introduced like the game launcher to manage all your games and the theme engine that customizes every part of your user interface.

Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a great deal in terms of design, performance and internal functions. The smartphone has made its comeback with a stylish look that reflects a different aura at the place. It is eye catchy and fast with an inbuilt ‘Bixby’ feature that acts like virtual companion. Experience the handy features and great look!

Author Bio: Sejal Parmar is an Android Geek and she loves exploring apps. She blogs about Android, Android Apps & Games at rule.fm.

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