In a press conference in New Delhi today, Samsung launched their newest flagship devices – Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus – in India. As was expected, the company has launched the devices with the octa-core Exynos 8895 processor in India instead of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 variant launched in the US.
The stunning Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ come with new design innovations alongside cutting-edge technology that includes a revolutionary camera, the industry’s first 10nm processor, Bixby and robust Phone+ offerings. These devices will offer our consumers a gateway to a new mobile life where the power of innovation will carry them beyond barriers.
– Asim Warsi, Senior Vice President – Mobile Business, Samsung India
| Samsung Galaxy S8 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.8-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED 2960 x 1440 resolution 570 ppi 18.5:9 aspect ratio | 6.2-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED 2960 x 1440 resolution 529 ppi 18.5:9 aspect ratio |
| Processor | U.S.: 64-bit octa-core (2.35GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 10 nm process Global: 64-bit octa-core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad) Samsung Exynos 8895, 10 nm process | U.S.: 64-bit octa-core (2.35GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 10 nm process Global: 64-bit octa-core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad) Samsung Exynos 8895, 10 nm process |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4 | 4 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | 64 GB USF 2.1 | 64 GB USF 2.1 |
| MicroSD | Yes, up to 256 GB | Yes, up to 256 GB |
| Cameras | Rear: 12 MP Dual Pixel sensor, f/1.7 aperture, OIS Front: 8 MP sensor, f/1.7 aperture | Rear: 12 MP Dual Pixel sensor, f/1.7 aperture, OIS Front: 8 MP sensor, f/1.7 aperture |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh Fast charging | 3,500 mAh Fast charging |
| Wireless charging | Yes, Qi and PMA | Yes, Qi and PMA |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust and water resistance | IP68 dust and water resistance |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO,1024QAM Bluetooth 5.0 (LE up to 2 Mbps) ANT+ USB Type-C 3.5 mm headphone jack NFC Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO,1024QAM Bluetooth 5.0 (LE up to 2 Mbps) ANT+ USB Type-C 3.5 mm headphone jack NFC Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou) |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Software | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Dimensions and weight | 148.9 x 68.1 x 8mm 155 g | 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm 173 g |
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is priced at ₹57,900 ($897) while the S8 Plus is priced at ₹64,900 ($1004) and the smartphones are available in two color variants – Midnight Black and Maple Gold – starting from May 5. The S8 Plus also comes in Coral Blue color variant.
Pre-bookings start today, and all those who pre-book the devices will get a free Convertible Wireless Charger. Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus users will also get a Double Data offer on the Jio network. On a monthly recharge of ₹309, users will enjoy 448 GB of 4G data over 8 months. While the devices will be available across offline retail stores, Samsung has partnered with Flipkart to sell them online. What are your thoughts on the pricing of the two smartphones, and would you be looking forward to pick one up?