The South Korean smartphone giant’s flagship smartphone, Samsung Galaxy S8 was launched in mid–2017. Samsung Galaxy S8 pricing is done in accordance with the specifications and features offered by the company. Priced at $720, Samsung Galaxy S8 comes with a 1.9GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 8895 processor and holds 4GB of RAM. Packed with 64GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 256GB using microSD card, Samsung Galaxy S8 has an Infinity Display, comprising of dual-edge curved display and 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Samsung Galaxy S8 pricing is done in accordance with the features that the company boasts of. The 5.8-inch QHD Super AMOLED display has a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 coating. The smartphone’s 12MP “dual-pixel” camera at the back with optical image stabilization and f/1.7 aperture ensures that no picture comes out bad. In the front, there’s an 8MP camera with auto-focus, which promises excellent selfies. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 4G LTE, and Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C, NFC and GPS. For sensors, the South Korean company provides its consumers an accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, heart rate sensor, and proximity sensor. The smartphone also supports Samsung Pay.
Features of Samsung Galaxy S8
The phone has Android 7.0 Nougat with more personalized settings and smarter notifications. With Samsung Galaxy S8, the company provides a fresh and fast platform that helps one stay connected and productive, even when you are on the go.
4G LTE speed: The flagship model offers fast web connection that allows quick apps downloading. It also helps users stream content on their device and stays connected with social media.
Super AMOLED HD touchscreen: The smartphone is equipped with a 5.8″ Corning Gorilla Glass 5 screen. The extra-large screen with 1440 x 2960 resolution is perfect. It harmonizes with the phone’s slim body and comfortably fits in the hand.
12.0MP rear-facing camera: The dual-pixel camera is quite fast which helps in capturing the minutest details. The phone also has a front-facing 8.0MP camera for self-portraits and video recording.
64GB internal memory plus a microSD slot: As discussed above, the phone comes with plenty of storage space for contacts, apps, music, and more. The storage is expandable up to 256GB by adding a microSD card.
Intelligent Bixby interface: This feature helps the phone to keep a tab of your daily routine in order to serve up the right content and apps at the right time. It is designed to keep a tab of your to-do list and offers an in-depth understanding of what is being looked at.
Unlocks with a look: With the fast and easy-to-use facial recognition or Iris Scanner features, the Samsung Galaxy S8 can be unlocked just with a simple glance.
IP68 rating: Samsung Galaxy S8 is protected from dust and can also withstand being submerged in 5 feet of static water for up to 30 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy S8 is priced at around $629.99 on Amazon. The 64GB unlocked phone is the international version and is available in Arctic Silver color. It is compatible with GSM carriers, however, it is incompatible with CDMA carriers, including Sprint and Verizon Wireless.
On Best Buy, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is priced at approximately $724.99. The open box is available for roughly $688.99. The website is also offering Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Charger, ZAGG – Invisible Shield Glass Curve Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy S8, and Insignia – 4′ USB Type A-to-USB Type C Charge/Sync Cable.
Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 phones are available in Target for around $699.99. The sleek and fast phone can help you save $50 when you buy the unlocked model and a Cricket Sim Kit and a $40 or higher value Cricket email delivery airtime item together.
Costco, known for offering amazing deals and discounts, is running an offer which states that if you purchase a Samsung Galaxy S8 on a device payment plan, you get a 32″ Samsung TV while you’re purchasing the phone or you get an instant rebate of $200 on any 40″ or larger Samsung TV in the store.