Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
DISPLAY
- Display size:
- 5.8 inches
- Resolution:
- 1440 x 2960 pixels
- Pixel density:
- 568 ppi
- Technology:
- Super AMOLED
- Screen-to-body ratio:
- 74.89 %
- Colors:
- 16 777 216
- Touchscreen:
- Capacitive, Multi-touch
- Features:
- HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
CAMERA
- Rear camera:
12 megapixels
- Flash:
- LED
- Aperture size:
- F1.7
- Focal length (35mm equivalent):
- 26 mm
- Camera sensor size:
- 1/2.55"
- Pixel size:
- 1.4 μm
- Hardware Features:
- Optical image stabilization, Autofocus (Phase detection)
- Software Features:
- Manual focus, Object tracking, RAW image capture, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
- Settings:
- Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control
- Shooting Modes:
- Burst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Frames, Effects
- Video recording:
- 3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps)
- Features:
- High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
- Front camera:
- 8 megapixels
- Features:
- Wide Angle, Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
- Video capture:
- 2560x1440 (QHD)
DESIGN
- Form factor:
- Candybar
- Dimensions:
- 5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches (152.1 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm)
- Weight:
- 7.34 oz (208 g)
the average is 5.7 oz (164 g)
- 7.34 oz (208 g)
- Rugged:
- Water, Dust, Shock, Vibration resistant
- IP certified:
- IP 68
- MIL-STD-810 certified:
- Yes
- Biometrics:
- Iris scanner, Facial recognition, Fingerprint (touch)
- Keys:
- Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
- Colors:
- Gold, Gray
HARDWARE & PERFORMANCE
- System chip:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
- Processor:
- Octa-core, 2350 MHz, Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm
- GPU:
- Adreno 540
- RAM:
- 4 GB RAM
- Type:
- LPDDR4
- Architecture:
- Dual-channel
- Internal storage:
- 64 GB
- Storage expansion:
- up to 256 GB
- Slot Type:
- microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
- Device type:
- Smart phone
- OS:
- Android (8.0, 7.0), Samsung Experience UI
BATTERY
- Capacity:
- 4000 mAh
- Type:
- Not user replaceable, Li - Ion
- Fast Charging:
- Yes
- Wireless charging:
- Built-in (Qi, Powermat)
- Talk time:
- 32.00 hours
the average is 20 h (1185 min)
- 32.00 hours
- Stand-by time:
- 5.0 days (120 hours)
the average is 20 days (476 h)
- 5.0 days (120 hours)
- Music playback:
- 113.00 hours
CELLULAR
- GSM:
- 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
- UMTS:
- 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
- LTE (FDD):
- Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30
- LTE (TDD):
- Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
- Data:
- LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, UMTS
- 2G Data:
- EDGE, GPRS
- Nano SIM:
- Yes
- HD Voice:
- Yes
- Global Roaming:
- Yes
CONNECTIVITY
- Bluetooth:
- 5.1, EDR
- Profiles/ Protocols:
- Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DID), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP)
- Wi-Fi:
- 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band, i
- MIMO
- Mobile hotspot:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi Direct:
- Yes
- USB:
- USB 3.1
- Connector:
- USB Type-C (reversible)
- Features:
- Mass storage device, USB charging
- Charging connector:
- USB Type-C (reversible)
- Mobile Payment:
- Samsung Pay
- Location:
- GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
- Other:
- NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
PHONE FEATURES
- Sensors:
- Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
- Notifications:
- Haptic feedback
- Phonebook:
- Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
- Organizer:
- Calendar, Alarm, Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Memo
- Messaging:
- SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
- E-mail:
- IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
- Instant Messaging:
- Hangouts / Google Talk
- Hearing aid compatibility:
- M4, T3
- Other features:
- Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
MULTIMEDIA
- Screen mirroring:
- DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL
- Music player:
- Filter by:
- Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists
- Features:
- Album art cover, Background playback
- Supported formats:
- MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG, MIDI
- Filter by:
- Video playback:
- Supported formats:
- MPEG4, H.263, H.264
- Supported formats:
- Speakers:
- Earpiece, Loudspeaker
- Headphones connector:
- 3.5mm
- Additional microphone(s):
- for Noise cancellation
REGULATORY APPROVAL
- FCC approval:
- Date approved:
- 30 Jun 2017
- FCC ID value: A3LSMG892A link
- Date approved:
- FCC measured SAR:
- Head:
- 0.57 W/kg
- Body:
- 0.37 W/kg
- Simultaneous Transmission:
- 1.59 W/kg
- Wireless Router:
- 0.44 W/kg
- Phablet:
- 3.88 W/kg
- Head:
AVAILABILITY
- Officially announced:
- 07 Aug 2017
SHOPPING INFORMATION
- MSRP price:
- $ 850
ALTERNATIVE VARIANTS
We list only the specs that are different than the main variant
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
for Sprint
Differences from the main variant:
- LTE (FDD):
- Bands 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28
- LTE (TDD):
- Bands 41
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
for T-Mobile
Differences from the main variant:
- LTE (FDD):
- Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 66, 71