Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/1.7, 1440p@30fps, dual video call
Price comparison
Average of 7 scores (from 12 reviews)
Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
Source: GSM Arena
Archive.org versionThe Samsung Galaxy S8 Active offers just about anything that you want out of a smartphone. At its core, this is a true flagship smartphone - one that overlaps very well into a niche category (this phone is everything and the kitchen sink). This niche caters to folks who work in physically demanding environments, or those who simply want peace of mind that their pricey investment can take a moderate beating. This phone is also great for those who work long hours and spend a lot of time away from a power outlet.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 94%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionThe Galaxy S8 Active is a great phone, but if battery life isn’t your top concern, you’ll save money buying a regular Galaxy S8 and a case.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 70%
Source: Android Guys
Archive.org versionIf you’ve grown accustomed to having a rugged phone over the last few years, the S8 Active is a wonderful step up from your older model. A lot of people hold on to their handsets for 18-24 months; this phone is much improved over what was available at that time.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 60% performance: 90% display: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Phone Arena
Archive.org versionThe Galaxy S8 Active endeavors to do something really no smartphone does today. Taking top-of-the-line technology and melding it with externals that come as close to indestructible as any pocket-device feasibly can is no small feat, but it’s easy to see how this can be taken for granted. The S8 Active doesn’t appear to have a very hard job. Thicken the metal, add some rubber corners, and a shatter-resistant shield and voilà, right? Well, although Samsung certainly won’t see it like that, it kind of does appear that way. The Galaxy S8 was already IP68 dust and waterproof, so now let’s make it withstand drops and extreme temperatures then call it a day. Sure. But smartphone construction can be a delicate balance, figuratively and literally. Just take for instance the critical mistakes made in trying to pack too much into the ill-fated Note7.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Ubergizmo English
Archive.org versionThe Galaxy S8 Active is a high-endurance phone that is armored, super-fast and comes with a display and camera performance that leaves competing rugged handsets in the dust. Assuming that budget is not a concern, the Galaxy S8 Active is the best phone that has a real design for durability, and extremely good handset performance in 2017.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Android Central
Archive.org versionThe Galaxy S8 Active is massively heavier and larger in every dimension than the Galaxy S8, and even loses its hallmark curved glass screen. That last part may also seem like a bonus — but the added width and thickness makes up for it in terms of poor ergonomics. With its super-thick and tough exterior, the Galaxy S8 Active doesn't look, or more importantly feel, like a Galaxy S8 anymore — and that is, after all, a big chunk of what you're paying for when you buy one.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/11/2017
Source: Talk Android
Archive.org versionWith all of that being said, this is the first year that looks like we might see the Active on a carrier besides AT&T, so for Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile customers that have missed out on previous versions, you might want to check this out just to see what all the fuss is about.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/11/2017
Source: Tom's Guide
Archive.org versionThe Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is perfect for people who truly torture their phones. It offers the same great display, camera and performance as the original S8, and it can withstand heaps of abuse. Most of us can get by with a less-expensive phone and a solid smartphone case, but if you're willing to pay a premium for extra protection — and you like AT&T — the S8 Active will be a reliable partner.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionFor a $100 premium over the standard S8, the Galaxy S8 Active gets you more battery life and increased durability. If you're looking for a phone that can stand up to abuse and doesn't compromise on performance, it's your best option and our Editors' Choice. If you're not on AT&T, however, we like the Kyocera DuraForce Pro, a model available on every major carrier. Or you can buy a regular Galaxy S8 and wrap it up in a protective case.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Foreign Reviews
Source: The Gioididong
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Beautiful design; powerful hardware; high performance; metal case; very tough; nice cameras; long battery life; waterproof IP68.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/09/2017
Source: Zing
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Impressive design; metal case; nice display; support waterproof and dust avoiding; long battery life; good hardware; excellent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/08/2017
Source: The Gioididong
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Manly design; good hardware; nice display; high performance; support waterproof and dust avoiding.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/27/2017
Comment
Qualcomm Adreno 540: Integrated graphics card in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. Slighly optimized architecture compared to the Adreno 530 but with higher clock speed due to the new 10 nm process. In the beginning of 2017 one of the fastest graphics cards for Android based smartphones.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SD 835: High-End SoC for smartphones that was introduced in early 2017 and manufactured in 10 nm LPE FinFET at Samsung. Integrates 4x Kryo 280 at 2.45 GHz (max) for performance and 4x Kryo 280 at 1.9 GHz (max) for efficiency. Furthermore offers an X16 LTE modem, ac-WiFi and a dual-channel 32-Bit 1866 MHz LPDDR4x memory controller. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.80":
It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Samsung: Samsung Group is the largest South Korean conglomerate and was founded in 1938. Samsung Group employed 489,000 people in 2014 and is one of the world's largest companies in terms of revenue and market strength. The name Samsung means "Three Stars" in Korean and represents the three sons of the company's founder. The company was founded in 1938 as a grocery store. With its subsidiary Samsung Electronics, founded in 1969, Samsung took up the production of electrotechnical items, focusing on consumer electronics and household appliances at an early stage. Other branches in which the large corporation is active include mechanical engineering, automobiles (Hyundai), insurance, wholesale, real estate and leisure. Samsung manufactures a wide range of electronic products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances and semiconductors. The company's Galaxy line of smartphones is one of the most popular in the world. Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor industry, making memory chips and processors for many other electronics manufacturers.
87.86%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.
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