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Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

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6.2 inches, 98.3 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio)Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UIFCC ID A3LSMG955F

At a glance

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Display6.2 inches, 98.3 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio)
ProcessorExynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
Operating systemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
BatteryLi-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable (13.48 Wh)
Main cameraSingle Camera: 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4m, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
AnnouncedMarch 29, 2017
Dimensions159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm (6.28 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
SAR
Hybrid SAR profile
Cellular-only and simultaneous transmitters
US limit 1.6 W/kg
Head · Cellular
0.41 W/kg
25.6% of 1.6#13
Body · Cellular
0.97 W/kg
60.6% of 1.6#31
Hotspot · Cellular
N/A
0.0% of 1.6
Head · Wi-Fi + Cell
1.52 W/kg
95.0% of 1.6#54
Body · Wi-Fi + Cell
1.21 W/kg
75.6% of 1.6#15
Hotspot · Wi-Fi + Cell
1.10 W/kg
68.8% of 1.6#5
PositionCellular onlyDifferenceWi-Fi + cellular
Head0.41 W/kg 25.63% · #1373.0% lower1.52 W/kg 95.00% · #54
Body0.97 W/kg 60.63% · #3119.8% lower1.21 W/kg 75.63% · #15
HotspotN/A N/A · —1.10 W/kg 68.75% · #5

Difference = (1 − cellular-only ÷ simultaneous) × 100. Rank and percentage values come from the supplied RF Safe cache. SAR is a compliance measurement, not an individualized health prediction.

Complete specifications

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◉  General
Phone
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Announced
March 29, 2017
Status
Available
Price
About 430 EUR
Model Names
SM-G955F, SM-G955FD, SM-G955W, SM-G955A, SM-G955P, SM-G955T, SM-G955V, SM-G955R4, SM-G955U, SM-G955S, SM-G955K, SM-G955L, SM-G955, SM-G955U1, SM-G955N, SM-G9550, SC-03J, G955F
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Introduction: The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is a powerful smartphone with impressive specs that are designed to enhance user experience. From its advanced technology to its sleek design, this phone is a must-have for anyone who wants the best of the best in their smartphone. Technology: The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus features GSM/HSPA/LTE technology, which means that it is capable of connecting to high-speed networks all over the world. This technology ensures that users can enjoy fast browsing, streaming, and downloading speeds, which is ideal for those who are always on the go. Announced and Status: The phone was announced on March 29th, 2017, and was released in April of the same year. It is available for purchase and has been on the market for several years now, proving its durability and reliability. Price: The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus retails for around 430 EUR, making it an affordable option for those who want a high-end smartphone without breaking the bank. Model Names: There are several different model names for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus, including SM-G955F, SM-G955FD, SM-G955W, SM-G955A, SM-G955P, SM-G955T, SM-G955V, SM-G955R4, SM-G955U, SM-G955S, SM-G955K, SM-G955L, SM-G955, SM-G955U1, SM-G955N, SM-G9550, SC-03J, G955F. This variety of models accommodates different regions and carrier networks. Conclusion: Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is an excellent smartphone with impressive specs that are designed to enhance user experience. Its advanced technology, affordable price, and sleek design make it a must-have for anyone who wants a high-end smartphone. I highly recommend this phone to anyone who is in the market for a new phone and is looking for a device that is both reliable and powerful.
▣  Display
Type
Super AMOLED
Size
6.2 inches, 98.3 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~529 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
◎  Camera
Main Camera
Single Camera: 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4m, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Camera
Dual Camera: 8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22m, AF 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera)
Selfie Camera Features
Dual video call, Auto-HDR
Selfie Camera Video
1440p@30fps
ϟ  Battery
Type
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable (13.48 Wh)
Charging
15W wired, QC2 Wireless (Qi/PMA) (market dependent)
◆  Hardware
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Chipset
Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
GPU
Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEAAdreno 540 - USA & China
Performance
GeekBench: 6754 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Internal Storage
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM UFS 2.0 or UFS 2.1
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
⌁  Connectivity
Wi-fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
◒  Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
◇  Design
Type
Bar
Dimensions
159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm (6.28 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
Weight
173 g (6.10 oz)
Colors
Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
⌁  Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
SIM
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
2G Network
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Network
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28