Samsung Galaxy S8 review: Essence distilled

21 April 2017
When 5 inches is the de-facto standard for a compact Android handset, yet you want to prove that more is always better, what do you do? If you're Samsung, you make a 5.8-inch phone that's as compact as a 5-incher.

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  • Sunny
  • GR}
  • 22 Aug 2017

One more thing.....the reviews about extraordinary audio qualities are all bullshit. Even with the paired AKG earphones audio quality is not so extraordinary. Its gud...but not the best i have heard. Its typical sammy. I more thing, the video support is now better,but native player still can't play 4k 10bit videos(Though MX player does that flawlessly with some tweaks), which LG G6 plays.

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    • Sunny
    • GR}
    • 22 Aug 2017

    Its been 10 days with the new S8. The phone is gud..with no issues so far. But I am somewhat disappointed with it......first of all its very much compact...i.e. breadth wise. Its super slippery. Got an original case for S8 for 2k, but no decent Screen guard that worked. (Most make the touchscreen look super slow). Also UI is kind of laggy (Not Uitra fast). I am using the Exynos Version with 64gigs of ROM n 4gb RAM. All in all disappointed from my mobile. I have upgraded from SG note 4, which I have really enjoyed for 3 yrs. So finally gave the S8 to my Wife. Now waiting for SG Note 8.

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      • PREM
      • vx{
      • 17 Aug 2017

      this is very help full for me

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        • gMJ
        • 04 Aug 2017

        Good look

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          • AnonD-689156
          • JuP
          • 03 Aug 2017

          Vasili, 28 Jun 2017Does the phone get hot while watching high resolution youtu... moreAt least Exynos version doesn't get hot...

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            • AnonD-665939
            • X}$
            • 01 Aug 2017

            I bought S8 couple of weeks ago ... All i must say if you want these Qualities in your Smart phone !!

            Best Battery
            Best Camera
            Best User interface
            Super fast browsing
            Charming display
            No heating issue at all with heavy gaming & usage
            Irritating finger print place 💔
            Best Audio Quality , Sound , Speaker & Signal strength

            Then Close your eyes & just Go for S8 💘🤙🤙🤙

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              • regiejaji6
              • N9B
              • 30 Jul 2017

              I lyk that phone

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                • AnonD-422481
                • a4R
                • 26 Jul 2017

                AnonD-340459, 21 Jun 2017Buy it.... the iph7 totally cant compare. The batt life of ... moreAmazing phone, just hate the curved screen. Easily breaks, no real value, expensive to replace, hard to find good screen protector (they either fall off, very expensive, not clear enough). So..I prefer LG this year. I do think care about the 835.. The 820 was fast enough so the 821 is fine. Camera is much more versatile and the screen is flat.

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                  • AnonD-422481
                  • a4R
                  • 26 Jul 2017

                  Can we get a non-curved screen please? Can we stop this nonsense already? I'll hold off until a flat screen comes around.

                    In some ways, this model is a slayer. I considered getting one, but decided not to. However, it continues to surprise me.

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                      • AnonD-684847
                      • Y29
                      • 15 Jul 2017

                      Been using the sgs8 for about a month now. It's an amazing phone with a beautiful display. I can't understand all of the flap about the fingerprint sensor location. I find it's a very natural position to place your index finger. If you have to clean the camera lens a couple times a week, what's the big deal.

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                        • fJC
                        • 12 Jul 2017

                        The audio quality sucks

                          The International Exynos version.

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                            • AnonD-33428
                            • IbI
                            • 09 Jul 2017

                            Can someone please tell if the review unit her is US variant(Snapdragon) or International (Exynos)?

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                              • AnonD-4254
                              • gMC
                              • 07 Jul 2017

                              Somehow Samsung made a phone which runs the UI in 18.5:9, but can't run the games, apps, videos, pics, etc. in 18.5:9 without cropping a part, or leaving a part of display black, or stretching stuff.
                              Its definitely an awkward situation.

                              Its an awesome phone though, can't deny that. I'm considering one for myself, because its one of the best out there....

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                                • kaka
                                • w43
                                • 29 Jun 2017

                                Its a smart phone and battery back up is good...

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                                  • Vasili
                                  • p74
                                  • 28 Jun 2017

                                  Does the phone get hot while watching high resolution youtube videos?

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                                    • Hits
                                    • 7ke
                                    • 22 Jun 2017

                                    Thanks gsm arena

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                                      • AnonD-678984
                                      • rri
                                      • 21 Jun 2017

                                      Good phone.Though slight expensive as compared to it's contents like the camera.

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                                        • Joey
                                        • t7X
                                        • 21 Jun 2017

                                        Battery issue cannot last 1 day