Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix (Autofocus, f/1.7)
Price comparison
Average of 99 scores (from 204 reviews)
Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
Galactic overachiever. Samsung does not make any compromises for its flagship smartphone Galaxy S8+ (Plus) and equips it with a lot of high-end features. You also get a great display with a new aspect ratio and the design is convenient as well. There is not much criticism for the compact phablet from Korea.
Update: A new firmware with improved reliability for the Bluetooth chip and the SD card reader has been released.
Source: Android Authority
Samsung has churned out a series of slates that set the standard across the Android ecosystem. No other Android tablet offers quite the same high-quality hardware, expressive screen, and performance. The Tab S8 Plus, in particular, strikes the right balance between size, portability, and power. However, while Samsung has the high-end Android market practically on lock, it is not the only game in town. Competing platforms and devices in the same price range with laptop-caliber chipsets handily outperform the Tab S8 Plus, particularly when it comes to advanced tasks and weighty apps. The Galaxy Tab S8 Plus, solid though it may be, is also constrained by the Android platform which is under-optimized for larger screens. In the end, there are better options for those seeking the best tablets that can replace a laptop. However, if you’re in the market for a premium Android tablet or want a top-tier widescreen media slate with a solid feature suite for work on the side, there is no other device worth considering. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus simply hits the sweet spot in a way other Android tablets simply don’t.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/04/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: OI Spice Tech News
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus was released in February 2022, and this tablet attained a rough price figure of $ 900 (Rs 66,990 in India) approx. The Tab S8 renders on a 12.4-inches AMOLED display panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen is protected by corning gorilla glass protection. For software layering, the latest Android 12 OS with One UI 4.1 user interface renders the device. Processing in the device is carried out by a 4nm – Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset with a max of 3.00 GHz clocking speed. For storage, you get 128GB, 256GB internal with the 8GB, 12GB RAM option. The dual rear camera on the Tab S8 plus carries a 13MP primary and a 6MP ultrawide sensor. Besides this, you get a 12MP ultrawide selfie camera on the device. You can record 4K videos with both cameras at 60 frames per second. For security, an under-display optical fingerprint sensor is present. The tab equips an apt Li-Po 10090 mAh battery with 45W fast charging support on the USB Type C 3.2 port. Furthermore, the Galaxy Tab S8 plus is available in Graphite, Silver, and Pink Gold color option.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/28/2022
Source: Know Your Mobile Archive.org version
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.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Gadgetspeak Archive.org version
This ‘+’ of the Samsung S8 is seriously big and for the first time I have been able to move all my Apps etc. from one phone to another seamlessly. If you are someone whose life revolves round a phone why not have that extra screen size that you get here.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus continue Samsung’s recent penchant of combining outstanding smartphone design with an excellent display to create an all-around fantastic experience. The switch to the taller display has allowed Samsung to cram even more screen real estate into its new smartphones and in doing so, the company is setting the new standard for big-screen devices. Think back to what a big screen phone meant a couple of years ago and compare it to the Galaxy S8 and it’s clear that the future is much brighter, and we’re now closer than ever to phone that is all display.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 85% display: 95% mobility: 85% workmanship: 93%
Source: Know Your Mobile Archive.org version
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.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Know Your Mobile Archive.org version
Having said the immediately above, those few bullet-pointed gripes at the end of the UI section are just about my only dislikes with the Galaxy S8+, and they are minor, somewhat nitpicky I'll readily admit, and oh so easily looked past in practice when using this phone on the daily.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
As with the regular Galaxy S8, we're really impressed by the Galaxy S8 Plus. Samsung has done a great job of making last year's phones even better. However, with both offering the infinity edge screen and the unwieldy size of the S8 Plus, there's little reason to spend the extra.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: G Style Magazine Archive.org version
Even with its software faults, Samsung has crafted a gem of a smartphone with its Galaxy S8+. Its not hard to grasp, has nice viewing angles thanks to its edge to edge display and has sufficient battery and quick charging to accompany it. Using both the S8 and S8+ I prefer this model but if you want something a little smaller you can get the S8 as well as they are identical spec to spec. If you haven’t decided to get the S8 Plus yet at this point it is virtually available on every carrier and in a magnitude of colors.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/08/2017
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Picking between the Galaxy S8+ or the S8 is simply a matter of deciding upon you preference of size. If you’re coming from a Plus-sized iPhone or any previous Android phablet and are happy with that size, then the S8+ is for you. It’s big, yes, but you’re getting the very best screen packed into an super-attractive body.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 70% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
As with the regular Galaxy S8, we're really impressed by the Galaxy S8 Plus. Samsung has done a great job of making last year's phones even better. However, with both offering the infinity edge screen and the unwieldy size of the S8 Plus, there's little reason to spend the extra.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Picking between the Galaxy S8+ or the S8 is simply a matter of deciding upon you preference of size. If you’re coming from a Plus-sized iPhone or any previous Android phablet and are happy with that size, then the S8+ is for you. It’s big, yes, but you’re getting the very best screen packed into an super-attractive body.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 70% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Galaxy S8 Plus is the Android phone you want if you like big and tall smartphones. The amazing display, great camera and slick software should make you forget about the awkwardly placed fingerprint scanner and the half-bake Bixby assistant.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
Is it any better, though? In my view, no, and that’s mainly due to the 6.2in Samsung Galaxy S8+’s size: it’s just one step too far. It’s simply too tall to slip into my pocket day to day. We’ve been here before with big phones, of course. I remember reviewing my first 4.5in smartphone and thinking that ludicrously big at the time, so my opinion might change. But given the choice, and considering the price differential – the Samsung Galaxy S8+ costs a hefty $1,349 to the S8’s $1,199 – the Samsung Galaxy S8 is the phone to choose from this pair.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S8+ is, according to the marketing spiel, ‘the next big thing’ — and it’s hard to deny that it’s a device that takes that slogan very literally. This sister product to the excellent Galaxy S8 we reviewed last month has a ridiculously sized screen, top-of-the-line specs and an equally bloated price – dearer than its regular-sized sibling.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC Perspective Archive.org version
The Galaxy S8+ is almost perfect - but no phone is. However, this might be the closest to perfect you are going to get right now, and the gorgeous screen and fantastic battery life certainly tip the scales in its favor. If you are an iPhone user this phone might be tempting, but iOS (and iMessage in particular) are hard to break away from if you are used to them, and the iPhone 7 Plus offers a fantastic larger phone experience with my favorite dual-camera implementation right now. The Galaxy S8+ didn’t end up with a second rear camera sensor, which I can only assume we will see with the Note 8. It also didn’t end up with an embedded fingerprint sensor, as mentioned above. Like I said, the GS8+ is almost perfect. But I still want one.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/28/2017
Source: Know Your Mobile Archive.org version
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.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Techspot Archive.org version
At the end of the day, the Galaxy S8+ is a phone I’d recommend to most buyers, but only if you’re willing to put up with its fragility. At over $800 outright, it’s an expensive handset, so it’d be devastating to see it shatter within a few weeks. Keep good care of it, though, and you’ll be rewarded with a fantastic range of hardware that could just be worth its high asking price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Manila Shaker Archive.org version
Truly enough, these were made for those who want the best of the best in a single package. No corners were cut and its usability out of the box is definitely one of the best that I’ve had in years. An affiliation for a certain design may be subjective, but I really don’t see why anyone would be turning down such a piece of beauty.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 05/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 100% display: 95% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Androidbeat Archive.org version
The Galaxy S8+ is certainly a stunning piece of smartphone design. It’s fundamentally flawed, of course – the mass of fragile glass that needs protecting, the fixed-use Bixby button, the awkward biometrics – but it’s going to be very influential going forwards. Not just for other manufacturers to copy, but also for Samsung’s own Galaxy S9 in 2018, which is sure to be faster again, have fully working voice control and a fingerprint sensor underneath the main display. That will be a sure fire recommendation, but it’s harder to be so definite with this year’s version.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/22/2017
Source: Bill Bennett Archive.org version
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is a fine phone. Unless some hitherto unseen Achilles Heel emerges, it repairs Samsung’s reputation. It also regain’s the best Android phone crown for Samsung.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/16/2017
Source: Talk Android Archive.org version
The Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy S8 are going to set you back quite a bit when it comes to their price tags. They are firmly at the high end, but that goes with the high end device you will be getting. Perhaps more importantly, if you want a device that is at the cutting edge in terms of design loaded down with hardware that works and works well, the Galaxy S8+ meets that need. The bottomline is the Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy S8 are excellent devices that you will enjoy owning and using and move Samsung to the front of the line in the phone market.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2017
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
The S8 and S8+ are exactly what Samsung needed right now. Their gorgeous, all-display designs are a breath of fresh air in a stagnating smartphone industry that makes me feel like the future has finally arrived.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 75% performance: 90% workmanship: 95%
Source: Tech Switch Archive.org version
There’s the potential that Bixby might be one other vital benefit on the Samsung Galaxy S8, however till the voice management a part of the system launches we can’t make that willpower. I can not wait to see if I actually can simply inform my telephone to ship a photograph to my associates with out ever touching my telephone. If Bixby lives as much as the hype, it could possibly be my favourite function of the S8.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/12/2017
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus isn't perfect. The mono bottom speaker is acceptable, but the dual stereo speakers on other phones are much better. The battery life is very good and gets me through a full day, but I still get better battery life with my Apple iPhone 7 Plus doing the same kind of things throughout the day.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/12/2017
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
As with the regular Galaxy S8, we're really impressed by the Galaxy S8 Plus. Samsung has done a great job of making last year's phones even better. However, with both offering the infinity edge screen and the unwieldy size of the S8 Plus, there's little reason to spend the extra.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
You have to really want a phone with a screen that’s the biggest size and best quality to sink this kind of money into the Galaxy S8 Plus. It doesn’t hurt that it also has other accolades attached to it, like the best camera and newest chipset.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Picking between the Galaxy S8+ or the S8 is simply a matter of deciding upon you preference of size. If you’re coming from a Plus-sized iPhone or any previous Android phablet and are happy with that size, then the S8+ is for you. It’s big, yes, but you’re getting the very best screen packed into an super-attractive body.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 70% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
The price might make some shoppers head towards LG's direction, but the Galaxy S8+ proves that you can have a phone with all of the features people could want, yet at the same time, retain a premium look and feel.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Pocketnow Archive.org version
This phone makes a radical first impression. Striking design, and impressive screen to body ratio, but we are left waiting to see when developers will take advantage of this real estate. Big specs on paper, but the big price tag might make this a more difficult recommendation for folks who won't use all the features.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 91% display: 95% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
Source: Alphr Archive.org version
In essence, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is the same phone as the S8, with all the things that make that phone great, but with a bigger screen, a bigger battery, a more unwieldy profile and a higher price. Is it any better, though? In my view, the answer to that question has to be no, and that’s mainly due to the 6.2in Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus’ size: it’s just one step too far. Although it isn’t over-wide, it’s too tall and although I’d be happy to carry around the regular Samsung Galaxy S8 in my pocket day to day, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus doesn’t quite get it right in the same way.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Guys Archive.org version
This review wasn’t meant to be an exhaustive take on what makes the Samsung Galaxy S8 right for you. We didn’t touch on the camera (which remains mostly unchanged from last year), the bump in storage to 64GB from 32GB, the unbelievably quick charging times, the decent bottom-firing speaker, or the truly awful placement of the fingerprint sensor. Most of those things you can figure out yourself just by looking at the facts and figures, you don’t need me to insult your intelligence by telling you how amazing it is to have double the storage or something.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2017
Source: Know Your Mobile Archive.org version
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.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ (review) are perhaps some of the most high profile smartphones launched in a while. For Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India, specifications include an Exynos 8895 octa-core SoC, Mali-G71 MP20 GPU, and 4GB of RAM. The US version has the same amount of memory, but it gets Qualcomm's MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 processor and an Adreno 540 GPU. According to our Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ review, the Exynos version has proven to be an absolute beast in terms of benchmarks.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/04/2017
Source: New Atlas Archive.org version
But if you want the very best that smartphones have to offer today – and Samsung's most impressive handset to date – the Galaxy S8 and S8+ are as close to perfect as we've seen in any smartphone. This is a company that was once the butt of jokes: for blatantly copying Apple, delivering too much glitz and too little substance and (more recently) selling phones that were fire hazards. Take note: Samsung appears to have grown up, making an absolute beast of a phone in 2017. The S8 and S8+ mark a major milestone in smartphone evolution.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/03/2017
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
Yes, if you are looking for a top-end Android phone and want the best. The only challenger for this phone is the Google Pixel, which has not really flown off the shelves. My word of caution is to wait a few weeks before you buy the phone, just to ensure there are no major issues being reported from other parts of the world. Otherwise, this is a perfect phone with no big problems, and a lot of good features that will ensure a great user experience everyday.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/02/2017
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
The S8 and S8+ are exactly what Samsung needed right now. Their gorgeous, all-display designs are a breath of fresh air in a stagnating smartphone industry that makes me feel like the future has finally arrived.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 75% performance: 90% workmanship: 95%
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
However, one small issue with experience above is that the audio quality could have been a lot better, especially when you consider where some of Samsung’s rivals are pushing this. This is not a big issue, but these days all flagships have started offering top notch audio experiences.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/28/2017
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
The Samsung S8 Plus is dust and water resistant up to 1.5 meters. Which does check the box for underwater photography. However, the bigger picture here is that if the user drops water or coffee on it, the smartphone will still work. On the flipside, if you drop it on concrete from a height, chances are you will shatter the front or rear glass or both. So, our suggestion is to buy a case or a bumper panel for it as soon as you purchase it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
As with the regular Galaxy S8, we're really impressed by the Galaxy S8 Plus. Samsung has done a great job of making last year's models even better. However our initial thought is that, with both offering the infinity edge screen, there's not much reason to spend an extra £90 unless you really want a slightly bigger screen and larger battery.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/28/2017
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
Samsung has certainly proven that it has the design and manufacturing strengths to pull off absolutely stunning devices. If you're going to spend this much on a smartphone, you're going to want it to feel special, and that's something that both these phones do very well. Everyone who sees you use one will want to know what it is.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Droid Life Archive.org version
Now, should you run out and buy this phone? I’d recommend it, for sure, but it’s not the only phone I’d recommend. There’s a lot of great options out there and the S8/S8+ are just two of the best. You’ve got the G6 from LG that’s nice, plus plenty of other upcoming devices to look forward to. If you’re in the market, though, and need a phone right now, you’d be crazy not to at least consider the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+, depending on how big your pockets are.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/27/2017
Source: Gogi.in Archive.org version
Excellent premium smartphone that does come for a price but worth it. Samsung Galaxy S8 is also available that is slightly cheaper and comes with slight smaller screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 96%
Source: India Today Archive.org version
Most definitely yes. The Galaxy S8 is Samsung's best phone ever. In fact, it's safe to say, that it's the best Android phone in the market right now. I like the Galaxy S8 more because it's more handy and convenient. But, the 3,000mAh battery inside the Galaxy S8 does leave me asking for more. While most users would be able to get one full working day of usage out of it, heavy users will have to charge it at least twice every day. It charges like a speeding bullet though which is a big plus.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus brings flagship class design and is finally a phone that doesn't look like all others. If that piques your interest, then this is the phone you should buy. It's one of the best smartphones out there today, but an incremental update in everything except design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Gogi.in Archive.org version
The handset looks awesome, unique and the face unlock is impressive. There are a lot of unique things on the Samsung Galaxy S8+ that I will cover in the full review, until then enjoy the unboxing video.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/24/2017
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Galaxy S8 Plus is the Android phone you want if you like big and tall smartphones. It has a massive 6.2-inch display that doesn’t make the actual dimensions of the device much bigger. Samsung’s trick was to rid its phone of the physical home button and surrounding bezel, and while that means it has an annoyingly placed rear, off-center fingerprint sensor, the amazing display, great camera and slick software should make you forget about this flaw and its Bixby voice assistant being a no-show on day one.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
The S8 and S8+ are exactly what Samsung needed right now. Their gorgeous, all-display designs are a breath of fresh air in a stagnating smartphone industry that makes me feel like the future has finally arrived.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 75% performance: 90% workmanship: 95%
Source: V3.co.uk Archive.org version
Samsung has likely paved the way for a new generation of smartphone design in the S8 and S8+, and when you're in a phone shop (assuming you've got plenty of cash to burn), tossing up between the future in one hand and the past in another, I doubt a misplaced fingerprint scanner is going to hurt Samsung's latest flagships where it counts.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: iTech Post Archive.org version
Despite the few negatives and a rather hefty price tag, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is one smartphone that is definitely worth a look especially if the prospective buyer prefers their smartphones big. If they prefer something even bigger, then Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 8 would be a good choice as well as long as it fares better or at least as well as the Galaxy S8 Plus.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/19/2017
Source: T3 Archive.org version
So what do we think of the Galaxy S8+? We think it’s probably the best phone of 2017 so far, shading the LG G6 and Huawei P10 Plus and Mate 9. But it’s not a unreserved recommendation; there are flaws here and not even the incredible display can mask them. It’s also not a wallet-friendly choice, but then neither is it intended to be.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
The rumor mills have been working overtime predicting Samsung’s next flagship device, especially since the company took a much subdued stance in the months following the Note 7 affair. But, they’ve been picking up steam again with aggressive advertising and marketing to put the point across that any battery issues are a thing of the past. These days, you wouldn’t be able to browse a website or watch a video without seeing Samsung’s 8-point battery safety check ads.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/19/2017
Source: Yugatech Archive.org version
If you’ve read our Galaxy S8 review, you’d already know that the S8 Plus is not that different compared to the S8. The only difference between the two, aside from the dimensions and weight, is the display size and the battery capacity.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/18/2017
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
It was a tall task for the Samsung Galaxy S8+ development team - not an enviable position, to say the least. Not only were they looked upon to deliver a meaningful upgrade to the S-series in an increasingly competitive market, but had a Note7-sized gap in the company portfolio to fill. And such a task certainly involved taking quite a few risks.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
There’s no question the S8+ is a phenomenal phone - it’s got a truly top-notch camera, Retina-busting resolution, and a design to die for. The iPhone looks positively prehistoric in comparison.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Good Housekeeping Archive.org version
Samsung is set to release the Galaxy S8 (5.8") and the Galaxy S8+ (6.2") April 21, but is available for pre-order now. Cost depends on carrier, but the S8 runs about $30 per month, or $720 SIM-free. The near Gear VR virtual reality headset with controller will be included for free.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 04/18/2017
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
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. More time is needed to fully test out the battery life, Bixby voice, and long term performance of the Snapdragon 835.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 96%
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy S8+ is and isn't a big deal, depending on how you look at it. If you happen to have some degree of sensationalism in you — a quality that many of us tend to exhibit these days — you may be inclined to say that the S8+ is a revolution!, that the Infinity Display is unlike anything you've seen before!, and that overall, it's the best smartphone ever, period!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC World Archive.org version
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.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Best Products Archive.org version
With gorgeous curved displays tucked into a compact waterproof body, Samsung's latest devices set new standards for smartphone design. Of course, the duo of phones are also packed with all the cutting-edge tech.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Greenbot Archive.org version
If you’ve gotten this far you already know the answer to this question. But I’ll say it anyway: If you want the very best Android has to offer, go get a Galaxy S8+. It’s not perfect, but it’s as close as you can get. And it’s hard to imagine another phone coming close anytime soon, except maybe the iPhone 8.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Computerworld.com Archive.org version
Not everyone wants to spend $750 for a phone, and not everyone should. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are beautiful pieces of well-conceived and magnificently executed technology. You can spend half the money (or less) and have a perfectly good phone that will serve you well.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus continue Samsung’s recent penchant of combining outstanding smartphone design with an excellent display to create an all-around fantastic experience. The switch to the taller display has allowed Samsung to cram even more screen real estate into its new smartphones and in doing so, the company is setting the new standard for big-screen devices. Think back to what a big screen phone meant a couple of years ago and compare it to the Galaxy S8 and it’s clear that the future is much brighter, and we’re now closer than ever to phone that is all display.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 85% display: 95% mobility: 85% workmanship: 93%
Source: Lowyat.net Archive.org version
To be frank, I don’t think anyone will be truly unhappy to use the Galaxy S8+ as their daily driver – its steep price tag notwithstanding. It is sleek, it is fast, and any upcoming smartphones will almost definitely be compared to it. The Galaxy S8+, much like its predecessor, sets the benchmark on what you can expect from a 2017 flagship.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
For the most part, Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is a slam dunk. It’s brilliantly designed, brimming with horsepower and has a beautiful screen. That’s all most people will need, and our gripes are minor. It’s too bad Bixby is still incomplete — its voice interface doesn’t work yet, and the stuff we did get can be hit-or-miss. Fortunately, Bixby is strictly optional, and the rest of the phone is remarkably polished. Long story short, if you’re looking for a new phone, this should be at the top of your list.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 91%
Source: Mobile Syrup Archive.org version
Still, the S8's unique, curved display and aspect ratio excite me and that's not something I've been able to say about many smartphones lately.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: What Hi-Fi Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a refined design. The front-filling screen, stripped-back bezels and curved sides make it arguably the best-looking phone you can buy, and it has the internal hardware to keep it competitive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a larger version of the excellent Galaxy S8, trading a slightly bigger battery for a form factor that isn't as easy to use in one hand.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
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.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Phone Scoop Archive.org version
Samsung found the right formula in the Galaxy S8+. It dialed in the exact amounts of high design, technical power, and quality build needed to deliver a near-perfect smartphone. The S8+'s flaws are so few and far between I can hardly bring myself to bother repeating them here because everything else is so darned good, though it perhaps has at least one compromise the S8 doesn't.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Source: Yugatech
After two generations, Samsung has made a major design change to the flagship Galaxy S series and the Galaxy S8+ has already made it to the very edge of an immersive smartphone experience. It’s got everything you’d want in a flagship smartphone and a little bit more.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/05/2017
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Samsung could have the phone of the year right here – and it’s only March. The S8+ is a stunning piece of tech that redefines what a phone should look like. It also ticks all the right boxes when it comes to hardware, coming with a gorgeous display, refined water-resistant design, expandable storage and a great camera setup.The size might put some off, but others will adore the huge canvas.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/03/2017
Source: Unbox Archive.org version
With all the features that the new phones have, it’s not surprising that the new models have heart-stopping SRPs compared to last year’s offerings. The Galaxy S8, for example, will be priced by Samsung in the Philippines at Php 39,990, while the Galaxy S8+ will be priced even higher, at Php 45,990. Pre-orders for both phones start on April 17 and will run to April 29, with pre-order customers will get a free Bluetooth wireless speaker that’s valued at Php 5,099 to soften the blow. The phones will hit the market on the first or second week of May.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/02/2017
Source: Unbox Archive.org version
Should you upgrade to the S8 and S8+? Well, if you bought a Galaxy S7, S7 Edge or any other flagship phone last year, the answer is no. Those curved screens are nice, but the new phones’ sky-high price tag will certainly give many people pause. If you’re due for a retention phone from your telco or have a flagship phone from two years ago, go for it, but be prepared for the high prices that the two phones demand.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2017
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
Which brings us to today, the actual launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8 family of devices at the first major Unpacked event in New York. While you’re tuning in to the live-stream of Unpacked 2017, I’ve been fortunate enough to spend a bit of time with the devices the day before to bring you some actual product shots of the Galaxy S8 and S8+.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/02/2017
Source: iTech Post Archive.org version
Additional features of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus includes their Bixby assistant, fingerprint scanner, iris scanner and the new identification sensor called facial recognition. Moreover, both phones also have wireless charging and fast battery charging capability. Color variants are also the same with the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. This includes Gray, Black, Silver, Blue and Gold. As for availability details, the phones will start releasing April 21, CNET reported.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 04/01/2017
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
If Samsung is trying to wow us into trusting it again, it's done a pretty good job with this highly-polished, distinctive pair of devices.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/30/2017
Source: T3 Archive.org version
This phone makes our iPhone 7 Plus look somewhat aged. Until you see it up against some of the other handsets from 2016, it really doesn't hit home quite how brilliant it is. Although it comes at a price, you'll love it. We want one!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2017
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
After a month of what seemed like never ending barrage of leaks, Samsung has finally (and officially) announced its Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. This marks the company's first major smartphone release since the sad demise of the Galaxy Note7 last fall, which prompted the company to implement a new 8-point battery safety check to the S8 and all future devices.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a demonstration that Samsung isn't standing still with its smartphones. There's no sense of playing it safe, instead embracing a push in new directions. The S8 show the biggest rethinking of device interaction that we've seen in the history of Samsung Galaxy and we love it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
It’s all thanks to that gorgeous display. This plus-sized beauty’s got all the right curves for the right visual appeal. It feels thoughtfully big, with Samsung putting in the right features and getting the design right so you can use all that space without it feeling unwieldy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: PC Quest Archive.org version
The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will be available starting on April 21 and will be offered in a rich colour palette including Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue and Maple Gold.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: AnandTech Archive.org version
The Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be available in US stores beginning April 21 and will come with Harman AKG earbuds. Pre-orders will begin at 12am ET on March 30. As an additional incentive, customers who pre-order the S8 or S8+ will receive a Gear VR with Controller for free. There’s also a premium bundle that throws in a 256GB microSD card and AKG Bluetooth headphones for an additional $99. Colors for the US include Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, and Arctic Silver. Coral Blue and Maple Gold colors will also be available in select markets. In the US, the Galaxy S8 will retail for $750, while the S8+ will cost $850.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: Mobile Syrup Archive.org version
While it’s impossible to know how reliable the S8 and S8+ will be given the device hasn’t been released to the public yet, the company recently revealed it now has an eight-step quality assurance process for battery production and that it’s committed to “quality innovation.”
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: Lowyat.net Archive.org version
As far as first impressions go, the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ definitely left quite a mark. The relentless leaks definitely poured some cold water on the hype, but seeing the real thing in person still left most of us at the global launch event thoroughly impressed.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
As with the regular Galaxy S8, we're really impressed by the Galaxy S8 Plus. Samsung has done a great job of making last year's models even better. However our initial thought is that, with both offering the infinity edge screen, there's not much reason to spend an extra £90 unless you really want a slightly bigger screen and larger battery.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: CNet Archive.org version
So far, the Galaxy S8 Plus seems like a phone capable of bringing even more screen real estate to buyers who just can't get enough, but we'll have to wait for the final review unit to see how well it really fits and feels day to day, especially against big-screen rivals like the iPhone 7 Plus and Google Pixel XL.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: Unbox Archive.org version
With all the bells and whistles of the Galaxy S8 and S8+, it’s only understandable that the phones will be quite expensive when it arrives in the Philippines. Prolific leaker Evan Blass posted expected European pricing for both phones a few days ago and it isn’t pretty. Even accounting the fact that European pricing will always be higher due to higher taxes, you can expect the Galaxy S8 to be priced near the 40K mark, while the Galaxy S8+ will certainly be in the low 40’s. That’s pricing approaching iPhone territory, though you will have to consider that both devices use large, hard-to-produce curved Super AMOLED panels. Still, that price though.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2017
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Our first look at the Samsung Galaxy S8 makes us excited to get our hands on the review units sooner rather than later, but the release information currently puts pre-orders at March 30, with the phone making it into your hands by April 21. Most carriers in the US will be offering the Galaxy S8 for $750 and the Galaxy S8 Plus for $850.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/26/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Android Smartphone - 6/18
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 11/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 85% display: 98% mobility: 78% workmanship: 100%
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Connect - 9/17
Single Review, , Short, Date: 09/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 90%
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Billiger-telefonieren.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/29/2017
Source: Notebooksbilliger Blog DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/26/2017
Source: Verivox DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 95% features: 100% ergonomy: 91%
Source: PCtipp.ch DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PocketPC DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2017
Source: Futurezone.at DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/25/2017
Source: Teltarif
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 86% display: 90% mobility: 100%
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Turn On DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 96% price: 100% features: 80% ergonomy: 100%
Source: PC Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 97% performance: 98% features: 100% display: 98% mobility: 98%
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/08/2017
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2017
Source: Frankfurter Allgemeine DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: Computerbase DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: Teltarif DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; good cameras; excellent display. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/25/2017
Source: Movil Zona ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 90% workmanship: 98%
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 80% features: 100% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: FAQsAndroid ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; high autonomy; excellent cameras; powerful hardware; high performance. Negative: The location of the fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/31/2017
Source: Zona Movilidad ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; excellent display; high performance; long battery life; good cameras. Negative: The location of the fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/02/2017
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; lightweight; good display; powerful hardware; fast system. Negative: The location of the fingerprint reader; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/13/2017
Source: Media Trends ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; impressive display; excellent cameras. Negative: Incomplete Bixby.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/12/2017
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent cameras; impressive design; high performance. Negative: Useless Bixby assistant.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/21/2017
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; premium design; excellent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/21/2017
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget ES→EN Archive.org version
Negative: Thick and heavy; inflexible Bixby assisstant.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2017
Source: Media Trends ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; good hardware; high performance; impressive Bixby assisstant.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/01/2017
Source: Sin Celular ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive design; excellent display; powerful processor; high performance.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2017
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; decent hardware; long battery life. Negative: Thick and heavy; inflexible Bixby assisstant.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/30/2017
Source: Media Trends ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; excellent display; quick charging.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: Pplware PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 95% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
Source: Pplware PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; powerful hardware; excellent screen; good cameras; long battery life. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/05/2017
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Key for web IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 50% features: 90% mobility: 90%
Source: Tecnoandroid.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 75% features: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 80%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 60% features: 95% display: 100% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 95%
Source: Techzilla.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 75% performance: 90% display: 98% mobility: 81% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 83%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 63% display: 95% mobility: 80% workmanship: 95%
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 60% display: 100% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 60%
Source: Smartphone e tablet android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/03/2017
Rating: performance: 100% display: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Toms Hardware Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 78% features: 99% display: 97% mobility: 84% ergonomy: 74%
Source: Wiz Blog IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; large screen; impressive display; long battery life; quick charging; wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/30/2017
Source: Tecno Cino IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good speakers; high performance; support waterproof; long battery life; quick charge. Negative: Inaccurate fingerprint sensor; poor selfie camera; no FM.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/28/2017
Source: Panorama IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good display; nice performance; powerful hardware. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/10/2017
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive design. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: GadgetGear.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Diskidee.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: All About Phones NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Consumentenbond NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; impressive design; fast system.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/13/2017
Source: Hitek FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 90%
Source: Tablette-tactile.net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Golden Geek FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; impressive display; excellent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/01/2017
Source: Golden Geek FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; nice display; high performance; long battery life; iris scanner. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/19/2017
Source: Fredzone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; good speakers; excellent cameras. Negative: Relatively high price.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/13/2017
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; excellent display; powerful processor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/12/2017
Source: Geekbecois FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive display; smart Bixby assistant; high performance.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 04/03/2017
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; excellent display; long battery life; quick charge.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2017
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; high performance; powerful hardware; large screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 94% performance: 95% display: 100% mobility: 85% workmanship: 100%
Source: Android.com.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: 90 Sekund PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice screen; solid workmanship; long battery life; good cameras; iris scanner; waterproof; high performance. Negative: Location of the fingerprint sensor; high price; incomplete Bixby.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/11/2017
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; excellent display; fast system; good cameras. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Source: Teleguru
Positive: Large screen; luxury design; high performance; smart Bixby assistant; iris scanner; long battery life; quick charge; good speakers; excellent cameras. Negative: Easy to scratch; no FM.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Source: Galaktyczny PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; excellent display; powerful hardware; high performance.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 03/30/2017
Source: Teknokulis TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 87%
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% display: 94% mobility: 90%
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: i2Hard RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; excellent display; waterproof IP68; high performance; good speakers; USB-C. Negative: Slippery; the location of fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/25/2017
Source: DGL.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; impressive design; excellent cameras. Negative: Uncomfortable fingerprint sensor location; mediocre Bixby assisstant.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/28/2017
Source: HWSW HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; waterproof; large screen; impressive display; powerful hardware; excellent cameras. Negative: Useless Bixby assisstant.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/27/2017
Source: Geeks.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; excellent display; high autonomy; quick and wireless charging.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2017
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 05/26/2017
Rating: performance: 100% display: 90% workmanship: 95%
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery life; excellent cameras; high gaming performance.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/19/2017
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive color; support waterproof; powerful hardware; high performance; excellent display. Negative: Inflexible Bixby assistant; high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/09/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; large screen; excellent cameras; high performance; long battery life. Negative: Incomplete Bixby assisstant.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2017
Source: Tinh Te VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive design; excellent cameras; powerful hardware; high performance. Negative: Location of fingerprint sensor; incomplete Bixby assistant.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/07/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive display; excellent cameras; long battery life; high performance. Negative: Uncomfortable iris scanner; the location of the fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/02/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; excellent display; powerful hardware; high performance; quick charge. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2017
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; compact size; infinity display; powerful hardware; high performance; long battery life.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2017
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; impressive design; excellent display. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/20/2017
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; nice display; high performance. Negative: High price.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/15/2017
Source: TechZ VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; excellent display; impressive design; good cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/10/2017
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery life; quick charge; excellent screen; good hardware.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/06/2017
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; smart Dex station; impressive design; large screen. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/05/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; infinity screen; compact size; iris scanner; powerful hardware; excellent cameras.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/04/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Negative: Uncomfortable fingerprint sensor; easy getting fingerprints; short battery life; only 4GB Ram; relatively high price.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/31/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; powerful processor; waterproof IP68. Negative: Uncomfortable volume buttons.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2017
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; fast system; excellent connectivity; good display.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: Smartphone.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; nice display; excellent cameras; waterproof IP68; iris scanning. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/19/2017
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 40% performance: 90%
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
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Rating: Total score: 90% price: 50% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 60%
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 95% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 95%
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Positive: Excellent display; long battery life; waterproof. Negative: Slippery; uncomfortable fingerprint sensor.
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Positive: Nice display; excellent cameras; powerful hardware; high autonomy. Negative: Relatively high price.
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
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Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
The Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a smartphone where Samsung rethought every part of the phone's layout to break through the confines of the smartphone screen. So all users see pure content and no bezel. It's the biggest, most immersive screen on a Galaxy smartphone of this size. And it's easy to hold in one hand. The Samsung Galaxy S8+ does not only feature an impressive screen, but also strong hardware specification and design. Samsung's Galaxy S8 Plus is another all-glass design wrapped around a thin metal frame, and its edge-to-edge curved sides are accompanied by ultra-thin top and bottom bezels. The Galaxy S8 Plus flaunts it even more than the S8, fitting a tall 6.2-inch display inside truly phablet dimensions of 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm. It weighs 173 g. There's also no longer a physical home button on the front – instead, the phone relies on a pressurized on-screen home button. There are three color options available for the S8+ which are Midnight, Orchid Gray, and Arctic Silver. As for the display, the S8+ has an AMOLED panel with a quad-HD+ 2660 x 1440 resolution that looks super-sharp. One factor that makes the display super-sharp is the Mobile HDR (high dynamic range). It is really a killer addition to the display. Samsung says this is the first phone with the Mobile HDR Premium stamp. HDR gives users richer colors, inkier blacks and better contrast, and generally makes things look more realistic on-screen. On-screen buttons are popular on other Android phones that benefit from more screen real estate, but this is a big change for long-time Samsung phone users. The fingerprint sensor has been moved to the back, adjacent to the camera. Samsung includes a number of other ways to unlock the phone. Besides the fingerprint sensor and the usual passcode unlock method, both an iris scanner and face recognition provide touch-free unlocking.
Another addition to the Galaxy S8+ is Bixby which is supposed to rival Apple's Siri and Android's Google Assistant. Bixby is dotted throughout the OS, in the camera and its own dedicated home screen. The benefit of Bixby is that it's a system-wide intelligent interface for the Galaxy S8 Plus. The user can control the entire smartphone by prompting Bixby. Like Siri, a user can ask it questions and it’ll carry out basic tasks, and there is no need to utter an awkward ‘wake word’, as there’s a button solely to open Bixby under the volume rocker. The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus has next-generation power under the hood to match that futuristic exterior, and that's thanks to its new processors. It has a 10 nm octa-core chipset at its heart, matched with 4 GB of RAM. The S8 Plus has 64 GB of internal storage, which can be upgraded via the microSD slot by another 256 GB. As for the camera, there’s a single 12 MP sensor on its back with a wide f/1.7 lens that uses the same dual-pixel technology as the S7. A new multi-frame image processor takes three shots every time user snap, reducing blur and leaving with a sharper single photo. The front camera has seen a bigger upgrade. The new 8 MP sensor has a f/1.7 aperture and there’s autofocus too, which is still a rare thing on selfie cameras. With all these amazing specs put together, it is undoubtedly the smartphone to beat for any upcoming flagship.
Press Review by Capuchino Saber
Considered as the flagship line from Samsung, the Galaxy S line has made substantial marks on the phone market and excited technical and trendy fans. “Samsung knows how to make a premium Android smartphone. For the past few years, every addition to their Galaxy S series has absolutely nailed it, shooting Samsung to the top of the popularity charts” (following a review on page TechSpot), and there is no exception for the new Samsung phone, the Galaxy S8+. As written on page KnowYourMobile.com, "As of right now, though, the galaxy S8 - and Galaxy S8 Plus - are the hottest handsets on the planet. The handsets are designed to help Samsung retain its number one status as King of the Phone Market in 2017/18". Now, we will have a look on this flagship phone with lots of new upgrades.
Design
For the design, according to page KnowYourMobile, "The main thing is that the Galaxy S8 series has only become curvier and more streamlined than its already notably curved predecessors; the corners are completely smoothed and rounded, while the curvature of the edge display follows a continuous line from front to back where it meets a perfectly symmetrical rear panel, with only a thin silver of bodywork separating two". Moreover, as a comment from page TechSpot, the front of this handset is absolutely dominated by screen, so much so that it makes every other smartphone ever released look last-generation in comparison. Also, page AndroidBeat showed their opinion that when pick up the S8+ and roll it around in your hands and it’s super-sleek, super-solid: "It’s like finding an alien object, fallen from space and polished smooth by centuries of space dust abrasion - there are no sharp edges". Remarked upon the Galaxy S8 Plus’ size on page PCAdvisor, "The Plus model isn’t a vastly bigger than the regular Galaxy S8. It’s around 10nm taller and 5mm wider which isn’t much to jump from a 5.8 to 6.2 inch screen". With the opposite viewpoint from page TechRadar, they complained that the Galaxy S8 Plus obviously wasn’t the perfect phone for everyone, and for more reasons than it was too tall for use with one hand. "Having no physical home button is going to be a deal breaker for Samsung fans and their muscle memory", this page added. However, like a remark on page TrustedReviews, the curved front and back help it to nestle in hand, and the narrow design means your palm isn’t stretched quite so much as it is when holding an iPhone 7 Plus. And as evaluated from page EnGadget.com, from their rounded edges to their precisely formed metal-and-glass bodies, they feel like smaller, sleeker versions of the Galaxy Note 7.
Display
The display, as a review on the page KnowYourMobile, is now a 6.2 inch Super AMOLED - nearly as big as the Galaxy Note - but the screen pushes out to much more of the front fascia, indeed, the phone’s front is virtually all screen with an 84% screen-to-body ratio and an 18:9 aspect ratio. "In term of display area, which becomes the most important metric to compare displays of different aspect ratios, the Galaxy S8 Plus’s display is 17 percent larger than the Galaxy S7 Edge’s display thanks to its extra height", said page TechSpot. In addition, regarding page AndroidBeat, when we are using Android, virtual controls at the display’s bottom and the Android status bar at the top frame your content in traditional fashion, though when an application (e.g. watching media) takes control of the whole screen it’s like that moment in a cinema when the side panels pull away and everything suddenly gets bigger and wider. Positively, PCAdvisor stated that it was worth noting that the screen ran at FHD+ (2220 x 1080) by default but it still looked great like this and we probably wouldn’t feel the need to jump to Quad HD but we could do in the settings if we wished - or even dropped it to 720p. Particularly, TechRadar showed their mind about the Galaxy S8 Plus’ display that reading was certainly easier, and split-screen multitasking felt less cramped, but because it deviated from the traditional 16:9 ratio, the phone threw up black bars when playing video content: "This didn’t bother us as much as we thought it would, and it’s partly because every S8 color option has a black front face. It blends really well". "It’s the only phone so far to have been Mobile HDR Premium certified by the same UHD Alliance that will certify HDR TVs. HDR is a big step up for televisions, offering better contrast and a brighter picture - and while it’s great to see it trickle down to phones, neither Netflix or Amazon Prime have updated their apps to support it yet" (TrustedReviews).
Audio and Speakers
As general evaluation from KnowYourMobile, the phone’s audio via the speakers is quite impressive in quality and maintaining this at high volumes. Furthermore, like page TechSpot’s opinion, "The built-in speaker is just a single edge-firing unit with mediocre quality, and that’s perhaps the weakest aspect of this phone’s sound experience. The phone does support 32-bit/382kHz high quality audio through the headphone jack, though". Also, TechRadar showed their dissatisfaction with the speaker on the Galaxy S8 Plus: What’s ancient was the single speaker at the bottom, and they were disappointed to see it. It was easy to accidentally cover up the grille when watching YouTube videos in landscape mode, and really, when Apple was beating us to something with the iPhone 7, we knew there was a problem. On the contrary, AndroidBeat commented that Samsung bundled some excellent little AKG braided headphones - these had good bass and general fidelity and were a world apart from the earphones Samsung had used to bundle: "Well done all round - I really enjoyed headphone audio from the S8+".
Performance
Powered by Samsung’s 64-bit Exynos 9 8895 octa-core processor, this CPU features four 2.3GHz Exynos M2 "Mongoose" cores and four 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 cores, under ARM v8 microarchitecture on 10 nm FinFET semiconductor fabrication. It also packs a Mali-G71 MP20 clocked at 546 MHz and 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. As a remark on page KnowYourMobile, some reports from the states suggest that the US model, running a 10 nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, is getting slightly higher performance results. According to TechSpot, it is clear that the Galaxy S8 Plus holds a strong lead over the Galaxy S7 Edge in CPU-limited workloads: "Those upgrading from the Exynos-powered Galaxy S6 will enjoy 37 percent better CPU performance on average". Reviewed positively from page AndroidBeat, the Galaxy S8 Plus is fast, though you always get the impression navigating around the UI that the “Samsung experience” skin is slowing things down - just a little. The PCAdvisor gave their praise for the performance: "The S8 Plus is also a top performer and we can’t say we’ve noticed it lag or slow down at all". As the experiment of TechRadar, the TechRadar’s Geekbench benchmarking gave the Exynos chipset a 6630 multi-core score while the Qualcomm chipset averaged a 6000 multi-core: "More importantly, we experienced no slowdown other than gradually appearing Bixby animations - that’s not actual slowdown". Showing more details on the performance, TrustedReviews said that Bluetooth 5.0 was another addition that they felt like it was there to future proof the phone, but it fixed one of the biggest annoyances the reviewer had had with Bluetooth. This page added we could now connect two devices simultaneously and play the same source through them both, which was great for listening to the same song with two pairs of wireless headphones. Besides, "The S8 and S8 Plus are effortlessly fast machines, and hardly anything I threw at them over a week of testing got them to shutter. This is mostly due to the shiny new Snapdragon 835 and 4GB of RAM onboard" (page EnGadget.com). Lastly for the performance, the reviewer of KnowYourMobile left an evaluation that the Galaxy S8 Plus was one of the fastest and most responsive handsets he had used for some times, in particular the touch input felt significantly more refined than most rivals: "It doesn’t balk at multitasking either, happily racking up app after app in the background, and the memory seems intelligent enough to keep switching smooth when restoring a hibernating app".
Camera
Talking about the camera, TechSpot described the Galaxy S8 Plus used the same 12-megapixel Samsung S5K2L1 (or Sony IMX260) 1/2.5” CMOS sensor as the Galaxy S7 Edge, with 1.4㎛ pixels and dual pixel PDAF technology; it had paired with an f/1.7 lens 26 mm lens and optical image stabilization. Considered as a plus point, PCAdvisor left a review that the Galaxy S7 range has an awesome camera and Samsung hadn’t felt the need to make any huge changes for the S8 Plus: "Overall, the camera app is smooth and responsive, and as you would expect offers plenty of different models and filters to play around with". Regarding page AndroidBeat, this could be the best all round phone camera in the world right now: "Video is optically stabilised and optionally electrically stabilised too, at up to 4K and with good stereo audio capture and that same lightning fast focus as with stills". TechRadar also showed their mind that the front-facing Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus camera had been given an even bigger upgrade, reflected in both the specs sheet and its overall performance. Moreover, "It’s a great camera for varying situations, whether you’re taking landscape shots or portraits in daytime or at night. The new auto HDR mode is turned on by default, levelling out exposure and contrast in brighter conditions, and does a very good job of ensuring that every photo you take looks great" (quoted from TrustedReviews). Also, page KnowYourMobile evaluated that what small tweaks that had been performed had been very careful and precise, and they had made huge difference to the overall quality and shooting experience.
Battery Life
The Galaxy S8 Plus, as commented on page KnowYourMobile, has the best battery of any smartphone that the reviewer has ever tested: “I’ve pretty much only had to charge it a couple of times since I got hold of it”. For the page TechSpot, the Galaxy S7 Edge has fantastic battery life, and it’s great to see the Galaxy S8+ largely living up the performance of its predecessor here. In addition, "During our time with the S8 Plus we’ve found it comfortably lasting a 24 hour period of usage but it’s unlikely to get through a second day unless you’re a particularly light user", said PCAdvisor. Following a remark on page TechRadar, the Galaxy S8 Plus is power-efficient enough to offer day-and-a-half battery life, and they didn’t have a problem running out of juice every day, even with heavy photo and video use. This page also explained that this was partly due to its smaller and less power-hungry 10nm chipset and partly because of the default Full HD display setting looked nearly as good as maxed-out Quad HD resolution. And, "The winner, though, is the S8 Plus and its 3500mAh battery. It clocked in at 15 hours 8 minutes in an HD video at 50 percent screen brightness while the phone is connected to Wi-fi, longer than the Pixel XL, Note 7 and Moto Z Force", recorded by EnGadget.com
Verdict
In general, "This is easily the best phone on the market when it comes to battery life, so if you’re looking for a handset that will go the distance - look no further" (page KnowYourMobile). Evaluated generally, page TechRadar supposed: "It features the best phone display, chipset and camera of any phone to date. In other words, it has the best looks, most power and is extremely photogenic". Notwithstanding, in my opinion, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is considered the exceptional smartphone with such a lot of advantages, like the stunning design, a reliable camera in any light, and the best screen on any phone even though there are some minor detects which make user a little annoyed: single speaker, bad fingerprint scanner position, and Bixby remaining useless. Finally, "At the end of the day, the Galaxy S8 Plus is a phone I’d recommend to most buyer, but only if you’re willing to put up with its fragility", concluded page TechSpot.
ARM Mali-G71 MP20: E.g. in Symsung Exynos 9 8895 integrated graphics card with 20 clusters.
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.
Exynos 8895: Exynos-9-SoC featuring 4 Samsung M1 cores (at 2.3 GHz) and 4 ARM Cortex-A53 power saving cores . Furthermore, an LPDDR4x memory controller, eMMC 5.1, UFS 2.1, SD 3.0 support and an LTE Cat.16 1 Gbps (download) modem is integrated.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
6.20":
It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» 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.
90.04%: There are not very many models that are rated better. Most of the assessments are in percentage ranges below that. The tested product is not considered perfect, but the sources give a clear purchase recommendation.
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