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Just when I thought I was done with big phones, Samsung drags me back in. There's an obvious commentary happening here. The return story. The rebuilding. Samsung's comeback. This company weathered a brutal public disaster last year. An opportunity for oth...
Attractive design, More screen area to overall body size, Respectable camera performance...
Characteristic Samsung stutters, especially with Bixby, Little software to actually take advantage of this aspect ratio, Concerns over curved glass, ergonomics, and durability, Just when I thought I was done with big phones, Samsung drags me back in. The...
So let's wrap this up. Where's that leave us with the Galaxy S8+?We're looking at what is sure to be one of the bestselling phones of 2017. Jaime is tackling a separate review of the smaller S8, but in early sales data, it looks like the S8+ has a slight...
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Samsung seems to be an unstoppable force. Even after the bad publicity received by the Galaxy Note 7, they have managed to release a phone that many thought would only exist in concept form.Allow me to explain. The Galaxy S8 is probably the most leaked ha...
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.I am having trouble thinking of another fl...
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Samsung changed everything. Again.Well, maybe that's not entirely correct. I suppose what I mean is that Samsung has changed how I feel about its phones again.For a long time Samsung was kind of just there. It made phones that had great specs but looked t...
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 time...
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There's been a lot of talk this year about bezel-less displays on smartphones. Samsung has now delivered the best – and most beautiful – example of how this can makes things better for the consumer, with the Galaxy S8 phones and their not-so-subtly-brande...
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Let's face it – 2016 wasn't a great year for Samsung. It started off on a good note, with its Galaxy S7 and S7 edge flagships turning out to be solid, near-perfect daily drivers. But its Note series flagship of 2016, the Note7, bombed… quite literally. S...
Sexy design, Loaded set of hardware and software features, Smooth performance and decent battery life, Excellent camera quality...
Slippery, Seems fragile, Fingerprint scanner is iffy, Speaker quality could've been better, Photos by Raj Rout...
The Samsung Galaxy S8+, in my opinion, is a very compelling option if you're in the market for a premium smartphone. The issues I mentioned earlier are niggles at best, and the fact is that the S8+ does pack in a lot for its asking price. The only rival t...
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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 n...
great display, nice design, fast SoC, very good GPS performance, fast Wi-Fi, Gigabit LTE, good voice quality, comprehensive sensor equipment, USB 3.1 with DP, HDMI, and OTG, long battery runtime, Quick-charge and wireless charging, water and dust-proof...
…but unfortunately not much improved over the predecessor, no dual-SIM, could support more LTE bands, bad position of the fingerprint scanner, SoC throttling under sustained workloads, warranty does not cover water damage...
The connectivity of the Galaxy S8 Plus does not deserve any criticism, either. The voice quality is good, and you get very fast Wi-Fi as well as Gigabit LTE. The latter could cover more frequencies though, and you might get problems if you travel a lot in...
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How much does size matter to you? The 6.2-inch Samsung Galaxy S8+ ($850 as tested) is a slightly larger Galaxy S8, with a slightly bigger battery, for $100 more. I don't think the slightly improved battery life merits the increase in price or the larger f...
Longer battery life than the Galaxy S8...
Bigger, heavier, and more expensive than the Galaxy S8...
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...
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Such a tense moment, isn't it? Up until last year, Samsung was experiencing considerable setbacks due to rising competition from lower-cost Chinese phone vendors, and the fact the Galaxy S5 and S6 weren't exactly the most memorable products ever. The com...
A bold new formfactor, Solid allaround experience, Stateoftheart camera...
Performance could be better, Screen colors are not too accurate...
Despite the stark new appearance and display aspect ratio, it is yet to be decided if this new, almost bezel-less design trend of the Galaxy S8+ is going to lead to a meaningful change in how we experience the smartphone as a tool. Having the bezels reduc...
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Samsung's Galaxy S smartphones are the company's flagship devices. These phones set the bar for the industry, often pushing the boundaries of technology and design. The Galaxy S8+ masterfully combines function and form in a way no other phone company has...
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 bothe...
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Samsung has finally beat Apple at its own game.While the Galaxy S has been regarded for years as the best Android phone money can buy (at least until the Pixel came around), it's always existed in the iPhone's lengthy shadow. Even with a higher market sha...
Amazing, brilliant, eye-popping display, An incredible design that makes a 6.2-inch screen feel like a 5.7-inch one, Camera offers nice refinements over the S7, especially for selfies...
Fingerprint sensor is in a horrible location, Bixby isn't very useful or compelling...
With a gorgeous 6.2-inch display and a design that needs to be seen, the Galaxy S8+ truly changes the smartphone conversation...
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Samsung has finally beat Apple at its own game. While the Galaxy S has been regarded for years as the best Android phone money can buy (at least until the Pixel came around), it's always existed in the iPhone's lengthy shadow. Even with a higher market s...
Amazing, brilliant, eye-popping display, An incredible design that makes a 6.2-inch screen feel like a 5.7-inch one, Camera offers nice refinements over the S7, especially for selfies...
Fingerprint sensor is in a horrible location, Bixby isn't very useful or compelling...
With a gorgeous 6.2-inch display and a design that needs to be seen, the Galaxy S8+ truly changes the smartphone conversation...
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Samsung has finally beat Apple at its own game. While the Galaxy S has been regarded for years as the best Android phone money can buy (at least until the Pixel came around), it's always existed in the iPhone's lengthy shadow. Even with a higher market s...
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As you may already know, we, as reviewers, tend to get our hands on numerous smartphones throughout the year simply due to the nature of our job. So while we technically don't have daily drivers in the traditional sense, my definition of a daily driver is...
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The Galaxy S8+ from Samsung has been my favorite devices so far in 2017. But the question remains after 30 days does the device still leave up to the task? IS the battery life still excellent? How well does the increased screen size fair. Plus what added...
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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. They are one of a very select group of Android OEMs tha...
The most beautiful, futuristic phone I've ever seen. Enormous, vibrant display without being cumbersome. Great performance and battery life. Camera still stacks up favorably despite lack of hardware upgrade...
The most fragile phone ever made. Dumb fingerprint sensor position. Exynos version loves to throttle. Bixby isn't anything special. Expensive...
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The Galaxy S7 Edge was one of the most successful Samsung phones. Its striking curved screen that gave the impression of the screen just flowing along the phone's sides and its beautiful glass and metal construction were really something special. It's 20...
Incredible bezelless screen, Liberating 64 GB of storage microSD, Slightly better battery life, Very good price, Good battery life, Still a top performer...
It's time for a wrap-up: with every aspect of the S8+ and S7 Edge compared and thoroughly examined, is it worth getting the S8+?If you don't care about price, it's a resounding yes for us. The bezel-less screen is the big feature and it looks futuristic...
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In the “big-screen flagship” category, there is barely a comparison more important than that of the Apple and Samsung entrants, seeing as they are the top handset makers globally. There are also indications that Samsung is ramping up production of the la...
Easier to handle beaut with top screentobody ratio, Fast recharging, both wired and wireless, 1Gbps LTE speeds support, Highres, HDRcertified display, Featurerich interface, Autofocus front camera, All games and videos fit the 16:9 display, Optical zoom a...
The iPhone 7 Plus design, in its third year, is getting a bit long in the tooth, and it shows next to that flashy bezel-buster, the Galaxy S8+, and all of its curves. The S8+ doesn't really offer more screen real estate, though, and letterboxes apps and v...
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There is more to a phone than its looks, and even in that department the Galaxy S8+ raises questions about durability with that large, curved glass screen. With the front and back panels wrapping around as they do the phone has a very slim, elegant look t...
A true flagship in every sense, the Galaxy S8+ combines gorgeous industrial design, powerful performance, and a fantastic display; and adds class-leading battery life. The only things I can find to be critical about are the bizzare fingerprint sensor loca...
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SpecsThis year Samsung is launching two models of the Galaxy S8, whose only differences are physical and screen sizes. The Galaxy S8 sports a 5.8-inch display, and body dimensions of 148.9mm tall, 68.1mm wide and 8mm thin, weighing in at 155 grams. The Ga...
The best mobile display ever, Dualedge screen for both sizes, Efficient and gorgeous design, IP68 water and dust resistant, Fantastic new software buttons, Great battery life, Ultra fast charging and wireless charging, Every software feature you can think...
Inconsistent camera image quality in daylight (particularly zoom detail)...
At this point, is there a situation where the Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+ shouldn't be your next smartphone? Folks who take more photos during the day, or might need a smaller phone might consider the LG G6 or Google Pixel. Those wanting the absolute latest...
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For the third time in a row now, Samsung is putting out a shiny jewel of a flagship smartphone — a glass-and-metal sandwich with curvy sides, vibrant colors, and very reflective finishes. We are talking about the Galaxy S8 and its bigger variant — the Ga...
Beautiful design, Tall display is great for text / Internet browsing / split screen, Has expandable storage, Waterand dustproof, Conventional display (flat, 16:9), Cheaper, S Pen, Frontfacing, hardware home button / fingerprint sensor...
Both the Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Note 5 were built to be the most advanced and most premium-looking handsets that Samsung is capable of producing at their respective times of release. For that reason, the S8+ is a futuristic-looking piece of mobile technolo...
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Buzz for Samsung 's highly anticipated "next Galaxy" devices, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, has reached a fevered pitch, and for good reason. When it comes to smartphone market share percentages, there's Samsung and Apple, and then there's everyone else...
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In keeping with OnePlus tradition, this year's OnePlus 5 is an aggressively spec'd phone that aims to be a more affordable alternative to the iPhones and Galaxies of the world, without too many compromises in build quality, hardware, and user experience...
Great priceperformance ratio, Dash charging is very fast, Lots of storage, Solid battery life, Very loud loudspeaker, Sleek design, Display is very bright and sharp, Best in class camera, IP68 rated...
If you're not willing to pay extra for Samsung's ultra flashy phone, then it should be a no-brainer – the OnePlus 5 is the one for you. And even if you're willing to pay more, but you're not a fan of the curved screen on the S8+, or the new aspect ratio...
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For several years now, Samsung's been dominating the world of smartphones. Multi-billion dollar marketing campaigns have made the company wildly successful with the general public, but us tech journalists haven't always been impressed with Samsung's hands...
Amazing design, gorgeous widescreen, excellent camera, snappy performance, great battery life, water resistant...
Awkwardly placed fingerprint sensor, unreliable iris scanner, Bixby is useless, Bixby button can't be reassigned, Prev3 of 3Next...
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Last year's Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were excellent phones, and so was the Galaxy Note 7. until it started bursting into flames. While some within Samsung were tasked with figuring out what happened and how to prevent it from happening again, others were...
Incredible fit and finish, Samsung's interface feels more polished, Comfortable to hold, Strong performance...
Bixby isn't ready for prime time, Cameras aren't hugely improved, Fingerprint sensor placement is weird...
All of the S8's accolades apply to the S8 Plus as well: It's a stellar performer that aptly blends beauty and horsepower. Its bigger body, however, means Samsung was able to squeeze a larger battery inside. Couple that with a surprisingly comfortable, nar...
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When you talk about Samsung's Galaxy smartphones, it's hard not to talk about 'the average consumer.' Because the Galaxy S series is the second-most popular line of smartphones on earth, its audience is unashamedly mainstream, and the vast majority of sal...
The best displays I've ever seen on a smartphone. They're bright, they're beautiful, they have excellent viewing angles, and tiny little bezels. You get a ton of screen in a remarkably compact package, I only tested the S8in depth, but the battery life on...
I actively hate the fingerprint scanner on the S8. It may be better on the standard S8. But yeah, it's bad, The S8 and S8ship with Android 7.0, and I've seen exactly nothing from Samsung indicating they plan to change their attitude about timely Android p...
The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are great smartphones, I have no doubt of this. Are they great smartphones for everyone? That's a question that, as an Android enthusiast myself, I have a harder time sounding decisive answering. I really like the Infinity Display. I...
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The Samsung Galaxy S8 is good enough to make people forget the Note7.Beautiful, thin, and wrapped in glass, it's a handset that elicits ooh's, ah's and requests for more time with it. That isn't the only measure of a good smartphone, but it's a start.SEE...
Infinity display Excellent design Impressive power Alldayplus battery life...
Terrible fingerprint sensor placement...
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Whether you're a Mac user who can't leave their Android phone behind or you're curious to give the Android operating system a try, the Galaxy S8 is too pretty of a package to overlook.Editor's note: Hi there! Serenity here on behalf of iMore. I'm guessin...
Gorgeous AMOLED display that seems to curve over into the chassis, Performance that's substantial enough for virtual reality, Fast, responsive camera, Water resistance, Extra goodies you won't find on other phones, like Samsung Pay...
Rear fingerprint sensor is oddly placed, Face biometrics are finicky to set up and use, Bixby, Samsung's voice assistant, is barely there, Fingerprints. Everywhere. Constantly...
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After an unwanted interlude caused by the incendiary Note 7, Samsung returns to the flagship game with the latest in their Galaxy S line, bringing a familiar but further refined body that is edgier than ever.In-depth: Galaxy S8 specs, features, and first...
Incredible & comfortable design, Outstanding Super AMOLED display, Fast performance, Good allround camera, Bixby Voice Assistant has potential, Best in class inbox headphones, Acceptable battery life, Frontfacing camera has autofocus, Plenty of customizat...
Odd fingerprint sensor location, Bixby is limited and needs work, No major improvements to the camera, Iris recognition is hit and miss, Bottomfiring speaker is average at best...
Samsung's latest flagship has all the hallmarks of being one of the best phones of 2017, with its excellent design and outstanding display. However, its voice assistant needs a lot of polish to leave its current beta state. It might not be the absolute be...
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Although Samsung appears to have escaped 2016 relatively unscathed from the issues experienced with the Galaxy Note 7, the pressure is still on for a highly successful 2017 flagship.I was recently able to spend a couple weeks with the Galaxy S8+, which...
As I have alluded to throughout this review, a few devices ago I owned a Samsung phone. That experience soured me on Samsung as it was probably close to their height of their overwhelming Touchwiz interface and I was disappointed in their ongoing support...
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Given the misfortune Samsung went through last year with the Galaxy Note 7, the company undoubtedly needed to bring its A-game for 2017. Intro the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, the company's latest flagships to help consumers forget that it accidentally ship...
I've seen plenty of people say they don't like the Galaxy S8. Why is that? Is it just because they're haters of everything Samsung? I mean, even if you're a Samsung hater, it's hard to dislike the Galaxy S8, at least in my view. It's one of the more beaut...
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The Galaxy S6 was, by all accounts, a truly transformational moment for Samsung's industrial design. After years of building plastic phones constantly lambasted for their "cheapness," Samsung made radical changes in an attempt to completely redefine its s...
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Finally, the latest and greatest Samsung galaxy flagships are here, the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus. Both phones follow a familiar Samsung's design language but they now have truly bezel-less displays that just look gorgeous.In fact, the Galaxy S8 is...
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In a parallel universe where all our comparisons fit in a tweet, this one would probably say "Just get the Galaxy Note 8", followed by a bunch of hashtags and emoji. But in the current, we take a much more in-depth approach to our 1v1 articles, even when...
Dual camera with real 2x zoom and simulated bokeh is pretty cool, Better camera quality, S Pen for drawing, taking notes, and more, Slightly less difficult to handle, A wee bit longer battery life, Costs less...
When we started working on this comparison, we expected no surprises whatsoever given the similarities between the two phones and the obvious advantages the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has over the Samsung Galaxy S8+. Our expectations were spot on. Equipped wit...
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As much as there is competition in smartphones, in the past couple of years we have seen two companies take over: Apple's iPhones have become the default options for many and Samsung with its Galaxy has grown nearly synonymous with Android. It's only natu...
4K video at 60fps is impressive, iOS, App Store, iMessage, Guaranteed timely software updates, Excellent battery life, Outstanding loudspeaker quality, Futuristic design that's easier to hold, More exciting color options, Immersive, 18:9 display, Great lo...
So… which one should you get?Let's first look at the prices:iPhone 8 Plus 64GB / 256GB: $800 / $950Galaxy S8+ 64GB: sold for $725 at the time of this writing (original price is $825)As you can see, the price difference is there and the new iPhone 8 Plus i...
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Smartphone makers have spoken, and bezels are out. All five of these flagship phones feature minimal bezels, though in the case of the Pixel 2XL, they're still pretty noticeable. The other four phones offer edge-to-edge displays, with the iPhone X includi...
Add it all up, and Samsung's phones remain a cut above, sharing top honors for design and display. The Galaxy S8+ gets the nod over the Note 8, because it's a little less expensive and you're more likely to find a deal on this slightly older phone. Even i...
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Samsung's latest flagship phones, the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus, are two of the most unique looking phones currently on the market. We got our hands on both of these phones at Samsung's Unpacked 2017 event at the end of March, and now we bring you...
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OnePlus is different from all other phone makers: it has just one phone at a time and focuses all its efforts on it. Its newest phone, the OnePlus 5T, comes half a year after the previous and features an edge-to-edge screen, a new camera, Face Unlock and...
So… which one should you get?Let's first look at the prices:OnePlus 5T 64GB model at $500, 128GB model at $560Galaxy S8+ 64GB model at $825Galaxy S8 64GB model at $725You can find many deals on the Galaxy S8 series these days, so the price you end up payi...
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2017 has been one of the best years in memory with regard to the many different options out there for Android smartphone buyers. In fact, the competition was so good that we had to publicly address it in a post where we admit that we didn't know which pho...
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Samsung had launched the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ back in April in India, featuring 4GB RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage. And today Samsung India that the Samsung Galaxy S8+ variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB inbuilt storage will be available in India from Jun...
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Samsung's Galaxy series has become synonymous with high-end Android phones, and the newest Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the best ones so far. But when you have a successful product, you tread carefully, evolving and refining it rather than making any hug...
Much more convenient fingerprint scanner position, Improved camera, Smoother performance (but still not perfectly smooth), More affordable, Display, camera, design almost as good as S9's...
Samsung's Galaxy series has become synonymous with high-end Android phones, and the newest Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the best ones so far.But when you have a successful product, you tread carefully, evolving and refining it rather than making any huge...
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MATT SWIDER & HARRY DOMANSKI ]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 revi...
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For weeks, Samsung and its retail partners were selling the US unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ at a $100 discount. If you didn't pounce on it ( along with that crazy trade-in deal ), I hate to tell you that the price is back up. However, Best Buy has r...
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