Samsung Galaxy S8 | Hands-On

I can't overstate how gorgeous the S8 and S8 Plus are. The former packs one of Samsung's beautiful 5.8-inch "infinity displays" -- that's a Super AMOLED screen that wraps around the phone's curved front to the point where it almost touches the metal band running around the device. As the name implies, the S8 Plus has a larger display; we're talking 6.2 inches from one diagonal corner to another. Both run at what Samsung calls Quad HD+ resolution, otherwise known as 2,960 x 1,440, since these screens are longer than normal.

As you might have already known, the US Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will feature one of Qualcomm's octa-core Snapdragon 835 chipsets, along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Versions available elsewhere will have one of Samsung's octa-core Exynos chips in lieu of Qualcomm's stuff, which will be a bummer for some people and old news for others. Both devices also have 12-megapixel, dualpixel rear cameras with an f/1.7 aperture, which, yes, are very similar to last year's S7 cameras. That said, Samsung has apparently changed the way photos are processed, which should make for slightly better colors and clarity throughout.

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[oysterstu]

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[HelderP]

Btw, the reason it's called "bixby" is because it's a very distinct sounding word, so the microphone picks up on it easily.

[QMaverick]

I love it when these review videos are kept relatively short whilst still being informative! Well-played, Engadget! Also, the phone is freaking gorgeous . . .

[ervisbasha]

Apparently Samsung, unlike Apple, doesn't treat its customers like sheep

[semajgnik]

This gets me so excited... for the Note 8 !

[christophercrump]

I can't wait to get my hands on this phone. It's very stylist, impressive, & very powerful. Samsung Galaxy phones are my favorite, i currently have a Samsung Galaxy S7 looking forward to getting the Samsung S8 after it's release.

[yournotawesomebutiam]

wtf. how big is the note gonna fuckin be

[theace]

This was a very good hands on I'm subscribing

[dwaynemusik]

my question is with the screen being curved on the edges what if you get a casing to put on it does that area get covered? i still love my note 4

[pranavmahajan_pm]

the day apple died. #rip And s8 even has that headphone jack so RIP × 2

[KellieAlston]

LOVE it!!!! Can't wait to get mine.

[oscarspark]

You know what, I actually love my S7.

[thomasnewton]

i want the s 8 plus but does it work with the Samsung watches as well

[SevereTstormFan]

Does the S8 still have a blinking LED light on the front? And the motion sensors?

[SkinCareLuver]

I can't wait!! Going to bey first time saving!!

[ahmdiansaputra]

this smartphone just said "bye bye iPhone 7".

[shawnTchelleth]

Got an s4. Worth the upgrade? Or should I wait for the new iPhone?

[ALLBLACKEVERYTHING]

ok, I want one... But I had the note 7 and was forced to upgrade so do we get some kind of break? Free upgrade? It's only fair, my note 7 would be eligible for free upgrade by now!

[DanyPrasadTK]

+Engadget video 1.30 time which aurora hd video? any link.. please

[netobrand]

The only thing I liked about this video... "The phone stand"... Its beautiful. ;)