You probably have already read a bunch of Samsung Galaxy S8 reviews and know about the smartphone literally everything. but than samsung galaxy s8 is different from samsung galaxy s7 edge? Is it worth spending 50 thousand rubles to the new flagship or stop on the old one, saving a bunch of money. Now I'll tell you about everything.

Why do I compare the novelty from Samsung Galaxy S7 EDGE?

First, Galaxy S7, though the top gadget, but against the background of his curved fellow, it looks lethargically. The question of taste, of course, but the "Eja" has a chip - a curved screen. And it displays the device to another technical level.

Secondly, it is S7 EDGE and the usual S8 are more or less close in size. The plus version is completely healthy and it is logical to compare it with some Note. But there is no actual device from this line now.

However, what is differences Samsung Galaxy S8 from Galaxy S7 EDGE? About this in today's review.

The convenience of use

I say immediately - there is no unequivocal leader. Each smartphone has pros and cons. Let any for himself decide that it is more important for him, and I will now list all the nuances of using both devices.

Do you care or sewn?

SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 EDGE - Wide smartphone and this is a double-edge stick. On the one hand, "EJ" does not suit everyone, you need a wide enough palm to comfortably hold the apparatus in your hand.

On his background SAMSUNG GALAXY S8. - model from the category fitness. He is narrow and lifted in any hand. Perhaps even fans of compact iPhone 7 with its 4.7-inches will appreciate the most excellent ergonomics.

However, the wide EDGE has one important advantage. In the standard keyboard, I type the text almost without errors. The "Eja" display is wider, the virtual buttons are greater, so they are easier to fall on them.

Follow the symbols on the S8 for me by the day hell!

S8 has little that the display is already, so also rounded edges cut off part of the useful area. As a result, the text set is real torment. By the way, with a keyboard from Google, I had a number of errors, but the quality of the set still left much to be desired. You need to get used. Long.

To view movies, the eight is much more suitable. All Hollywood films are displayed almost without black bands from above and below. And if you press the scaling button, the player stretches the picture and on the rounded corners, including. Full delight!

Against this background, the S7 Edge looks like an old "ruby" next to the plasma (S8).

Random clicks on the S7 Edge screen just kill me. And if you are lying with the phone in bed, then it is simply impossible to use it normal.

S8 has no such problems. No random pressures in any position. But why?

First, it's not so much a screen.

Secondly, there are some software algorithms that can cut off random clicks.

Well, the last difference. SG S7 EDGE even in 2017 looks very cheerful. Beautiful, curved and expensive design. And SG S8 looks even steeper! On his background, all the smartphones existing on the market are some pattephones, hopeless for 3-4 years.

Housing

S7 Edge side faces are sharp, slightly dug into the palm. The S8 side carefully rounded, therefore the feelings are more pleasant. We write in plus.

In the novelty, the rear camera is almost not protruding. It is good because the ending the lens will not break out. Although this is a controversial question, you need to give time.

The eight is perceived by the thinner of his last year's competitor. And this is despite the fact that in fact thinner S7 edge - 0.7 mm!

	Length	Width	Thickness	The weight
SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 (5.8 '')	148,9	68,1
SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 + (6.2 '')	159,5	73,4
SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 EDGE (5.5 '')	150,9	72,6
iPhone 7 (4.7 '')	138,3	67,1
iPhone 7 Plus (5.5 '')	158,2	77,9

Everyone swears the location of the print scanner in the novelty. And correctly do.

At first I thought I was accustomed to, but after three days of use, I realized that there was no. You have to turn the smartphone every time to see where the sensor is located, and only then apply your finger.

Perhaps this is the greatest inconvenience after a set of text on a narrow screen. And to this, and to waiver will be used to. You buy a phone for 55 thousand rubles and be good to get used to it. Like this?

Moreover, I would not call the scanner to the shock and accurate. The finger needs to be applied vertically, in the horizontal position unlock the device is not always possible. At the speed of unlocking here, there is also nothing outstanding. Before the record holder to both generations "Samsung" far.

S8 has a oleophobic coating on all sides. It is very high quality, no questions. But "Eju" was lucky with this only in front. Behind it is weak, the prints are ready here.

"Olefobka" is not only nice, it is also dangerous. Eye S8 is a trifle business. Moreover! If you put the device on an uneven and smooth surface, then he will heal with her to meet the floor. You need to be very careful!

Seven there are no such problems. Its housing is more hooked.

Display

There is a difference and not only in resolution (2960 x 1440 pixels versus 2560 x 1440 or Quad HD + against Quad HD). Colors on the S8 slightly softer, but at the same time with this slightly rich. All this is noticeable only when comparing the forehead in the forehead. Separately both superb panels. Super AMOLED, if that.

If you compare the transmission of individual colors, then S8 has already noticeably overtakes the predecessor. If the white EDGE has a small metal tone, then there is nothing like a young opponent.

S8 has only one nuance - at some angles it is very pink. It is not always noticeable, but the problem still remains and software patches do not yet help. I think it will not help.

Under extreme corners there are practically no inversion. In both devices, a light greenish tint appears ("Thank you" amoled`U), the seven is expressed by a little stronger. Nevertheless, this is not the crime that was before.

Pentile None in any device. Samsung got rid of him in his displays during the S6 times, so those who fear ghosts from the past can relax.

The EDGE side panel has not changed from the point of view of the functional. All the same we have seen in the seven. It is strange, because manufacturers often want to justify the purchase of a more fresh device with new software chips. But not in this case.

Specifications and differences in the "hardware"

Compare the characteristics of both models in the table. So clearer.

	SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 EDGE	SAMSUNG GALAXY S8.
Screen	5.5 '', 2560 x 1440, Super AMOLED, 534 PPI, GROLLA GLASS 4 glass	5.8 '', 2960 x 1440, Super AMOLED, 570 PPI, Gorilla Glass 5
CPU	Exynos 8 8890 (8 cores for two clusters: 2.3 and 1.6 GHz, 14 nm)	Exynos 8895 (8 cores for two clusters: 2.3 and 1.7 GHz, 10 nm)
Graphic accelerator	Mali-T880 MP12	Mali-T71 MP20
Operational memo	4 GB LPDDR4	4 GB LPDDR4X.
Data store	32 (Really available 24.3 GB), 64 or 128 GB UFS 2.0	64 GB (actually available 52.3 GB) UFS 2.1
Memory cards	There are up to 256 GB (combined slot)
Battery	3 600 Mach (Adaptive Fast Charge, Wireless Charging)	3 000 mAh (Adaptive Fast Charge, Wireless Charging)
Main camera	12 Mp (F / 1.7, lens, matrix size 1 / 2.5 '', 25mm, focusing Dual Pixel, pixel size 1.4 μm, OIS, recording 4K, shooting in RAW)
Front-camera	5 MP (F / 1.7, without autofocus, recording 2K video)	8 MP (F / 1.7, there is autofocus, recording 2K video)
OC	Android 7.0
Connectors	Micro USB 2.0 (OTG is), yield 3.5 mm	USB TYPE-C 3.1 (OTG works, audio output 3.5 mm)
Sensory	Accelerometer, Gyro, Light and Distance Sensor, Digital Compass, Hall Sensor, Heart Rhythm, Fingerprint Scanner, Barometer	All the same + iris sensor eye and pressure
Network	4G, LTE CAT 12/13 (stripes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 12, 25, 26, 28, 38, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 5, 26, 19, 39, NO	4G LTE CAT 16 (all the same in the same frequency plus 32, 66)
SIM cards	Two Nano Sim.
Interfaces	Wi-Fi (802.11 AC, 2.4 and 5 GHz), Ant +, Mu-Mimo, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC	Wi-Fi (802.11 AC, 2.4 and 5 GHz), Ant +, Mu-Mimo, Bluetooth 5, NFC
Navigation	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou	GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo
Water and dust protection	IP68.

The new processor provides a little more productivity, but so far it has nowhere to apply. The situation, in fact, is very funny. Each year, iron producers increase the performance bar, and we do not see normal, cool games.

There is a world of tanks blitz, a port in the face of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, a pair of 3D-shooters, but there is no qualitative jerk. As much as 20 computing nuclei in the MALI-T71 graphically, it is simply nowhere to apply.

The thing is cool and works quite well, but you need a good lighting and a number of extra televitations. That is, if the phone lies on the table away from you, you need to bring and shove your physiognomy every time in the field of view of the sensor, while even after clicking on some button to highlight the screen. But why we need so much extra movements, when in the same "egreeh" a dactyloscopic sensor in front - stretched out a finger and ready.

In general, the fruit scanner on the front side is convenient, aesthetic, harmoniously and does not complete the figure. No need to invent anything.

Equipment of smartphones

Performance

It seems to be two crazy flagships on the hands, but I would not say that the animation of the interface is always running reactive.

We put the maximum resolution for everyone and get barely noticeable, but still those present are lagows. How can this be in the phone for 55,000 rubles? How?!

S7 EDGE on the last Android 7 is peeled in general. Every time after unlocking, I wondered him from the bed not in time, but I forgot to wake. Well, sorry! Animation slows down, lists scroll with frieze. In general, no matter it.

Want an ideal smoothness? I recommend to translate the resolution for S7 EDGE in FHD, and for S8 to reduce to FHD + (2220 x 1080). Believe me, the maximum values \u200b\u200bin ordinary life are not needed at all (only for VR). The picture and so looks perfect. In addition, energy consumption is reduced by at least one-fifth, and this, believe me, is critical for both of our devices.

In order to check the game performance, launched all the favorite "tanks". There is practically no pericactics of drawings on the new galaxy. It is usually 58-60 FPS, but occasionally the frequency dropped to 54, not lower. S7 edge such power will not boast anymore. In active scenes, the frequency sends to 31-34 fps, but usually spinning around 50 frames per second.

The situation in the benchmarks is Next (on the left of the predecessor, on the right of the young and arrogant stroke "ES-Eight"):

By the way, depending on the permission, the indicators "Benche" are different. I do not know why, but with HD + resolution, the results are the lowest.

And now "parrots", which my "seven" boasts. Loge in the synthetic on the face.

Main camera

The new generation of flagships receives new sensors. How can it be different?

So, Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 + is completed from behind either the Sony IMX333 matrix or S5K2L2 from System LSI. The predecessor could boast either the Sony IMX260 module or S5K2L1. In my "egreement" was the last option. And now to the point!

Daily shooting

Peered in the photo as he could. As a result, I did not find almost no differences.

Exception - Temperature Colors. S7 EDGE will often take pictures in heat, and S8 makes it colder. Below examples. On the left of the frames taken on the S7 Edge, to the right of the S8 camera from now on and below.

I will not record it in Plus S8, for it is always possible to configure white balance manually on the seven. Move on.

Macro

Here I expected to see the deeper and high-quality photo processing from S8: less noise, better detailing and so on. Did not work out.

It seems that I compared two photos from the same camera - no differences.

Bad light

The most interesting thing should begin here. At least I seemed so. Made a few frames, compared them among themselves, froined and ... did not find any differences.

Do you see anything? Me not.

Night

When light is in sufficiency, many smartphones remove well and more or less identical. But the night shooting is a real test for any mobile device. And then the developers had to show all their skills, in order to reduce noises, do not turn a photo into watercolor and so on.

And yes, it happened! Finally I found differences. S8 takes pictures a little more detailed and with fewer noise.

True, the difference is so small that it is possible to notice it, only comparing the cameras directly, with the same plots and conditions of shooting.

By the way, protective windows on both smartphones are glad. And these glare remain ultimately in the photos.

Frankly, I first notice similar on mobile devices.

By the way, we take the archive with all the originals at this link.

Front-camera

Frontalka in S8 really updated: Autofocus appeared and graduated resolution: from 5 to 8 megapixel. This household is presented by the Sony IMX320 matrix or isocell S5K3H1 - depending on the modification. At the same time, the S7 Edge is completed with a 5-megapixel S5K4E6 module.

Of course, all this had a positive effect on the result. Now the pictures have become more detailed, and the rear background got not big, but still blur. Previously, everything was in focus and creativity in such a photo there were not much.

There is a minus - the angle of view from the "eight" decreased noticeably.

Video machine

In terms of video, nothing has changed anything completely. Both smartphones are still removed in the 4K resolution at 30 frames / s and with a high bit rate of 48 Mbps. Example below.

With the Slow Motion mode, nothing interesting has happened. While the market is only two devices that pay in high attention to this moment: (1080p at 120 fps), and, which very seriously slows down everything around - already up to 960 FPS.

SAMSUNG S8 I kindly agreed to give David for a while with YouTube Channel ARSTAYL . Thank you for it!

As a result, the following conclusion has developed.

If there are no problems with money, and you do not need to take a loan to buy a novelty in the face of S8, then it is necessary to take it. There is a whole bunch of all kind of improved trifles, but there are two significant advantages: a unique market and very beautiful design, as well as pumped ergonomics in comparison with the same "Edge". All this is definitely worth overpaying 15 thousand rubles.

If 50 thousand rubles (plus-minus) is for a little expensive, and I still want a top gadget, then you can't score your head. We take Galaxy S7 EDGE and rejoice in life, good of nothing really revolutionary in the novelty (except for design). Waterproofing is, Samsung Pay works for the entire coil, the camera is identical in quality.

If you are not in the samsung camp, then both S7 EDGE, and S8 are two great occasion to join. And no, no one paid for advertising. Just the first smartphone is a chic in 2017 option to get an uncompromising apparatus for relatively small money. And the second is just a top top.

Personally, only two competitor worries me, about which there is little little about which. The first is HTC U11 and that with him this. The smartphone must come to me in the next month, so there is a review. The second apparatus is oneplus 5, which is not yet announced. Suddenly, the legendary Chinese do it turn out to make a monster for bucks 400-500? Then the "Samsung" will have a worthy competitor for less money.

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With the limitless * screen Samsung Galaxy S8, you will see the world in a completely new perspective. We rethought every detail for the sake of creating a screen, free from the frame, so that you can enjoy the effect of full dive. The smartphone is simply created for colorful photos, widescreen video and exciting games.
* Lack of side frames in the front screen plane.

Unlimited screen

Thanks to the cramless * curved on two sides, the Samsung Galaxy S8 screen can play widescreen video with a complete dive effect, and Super AMOLED technology will transmit live and saturated colors.

Understanding overview

With SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 you can see even more! 18% more viewed content * in a compact package.
* The area of \u200b\u200bthe displayed content compared with the previous flagships of the Galaxy S series flagships.

Harmony and grace forms

The Samsung Galaxy S8 curved on both sides, the Samsung Galaxy S8 screen is perfectly harmonized with an elegant smartphone housing, creating a unique and elegant design.

Unlimited convenience

What kind of diagonals - 5.8 "or 6.2" - you chose, thanks to symmetrical design and ergonomics it will be convenient for you to use a smartphone even with one hand.

Multitasking

The magnified Samsung Galaxy S8 screen is ideal for multitasking. Rewind with your friends without looking away from watching your favorite movie. All you need - just open the chat in multitasking mode.

Virtual button

Buttons "Home", "Back" and "Recent Applications" are now virtual and transferred to the screen. When pressing, they are responding similarly to classic, however, they have more advanced features.

Interesting moments in life often happen unexpectedly. Now you can take photos without thinking about shooting conditions. It does not matter whether it will perform the stules on a skateboard or blooming candles on a festive cake - photos taken with Samsung Galaxy S8 | S8 + will always be clear, bright and alive.

Ideal selfie

Remove bright and clear selfie, wherever you are. The frontal chamber (8 MP) is equipped with a light lens for perfect selfie even at night, and also supports intelligent autofocus with the face recognition feature.

Shooting in the dark

Interesting moments in life often happen unexpectedly. More often we are indoors with artificial lighting. With Samsung Galaxy S8 you have nothing to worry about. Light lenses (F1.7) and increased matrix pixels (1.4 μm) capture much more light, which makes it possible to obtain clear and detailed photos.

Dual Pixel Technology

Dual Pixel technology provides so fast and impeccable autofocus that you can capture even the sharpest movements in conditions of insufficient lighting.

Multicadovy shooting

Even if you remove moving objects with weak lighting or strong approximation, your photos will be bright and clear. The camera will make several snapshots and unite them into one to achieve the best quality.

Be prof

Remove professional quality photos has become possible with SAMSUNG GALAXY S8. All you need - spend left, activate the "Pro" mode and adjust the camera depending on your tasks.

Focus on the main thing

Give your photos more charm! Managing depth sharpness, you can attract more attention to the main object, a little blurred minor.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 guarantees uncompromising data protection. The scanner of the iris will reliably protect all your personal information. Now you can not worry about the safety of the data if the smartphone gets in other people's hands.

Scanner iris eye

The scanner of the iris is one of the safest biometric identification systems among smartphones available on smartphones. Unlike the fingerprint scanner, the rainbow shell can not duplicate, because it has a unique drawing. You can be sure that your personal information will be securely protected.

Three secure ways unlocking

Are you tired of keeping the head of several options for passwords or PIN codes? Samsung Galaxy S8 offers three convenient ways to unlock smartphones.

• Scanner iris eye. Unlocking in an instant - just focus on the selected areas on the screen to scan the eye iris.
• Recognition of persons. For unlocking, just bring the smartphone to the face, as if you remove the selfie.
• Fingerprint scanner. A fingerprint scanner is transferred to the rear panel of the smartphone so that you can conveniently and naturally unlock your smartphone as soon as you take it in your hand.

Even more features appeared along with Samsung Galaxy S8 | S8 +. Smartphones are equipped with protection against water and dust, as well as a powerful processor created on 10-nm technology. Expandable memory will save your movies, music, photos. And with a new capacious battery no longer need to constantly worry about charging.

Incredibly powerful

Samsung Galaxy S8 is equipped with the latest 10-nm processor that ensures the fast work of the smartphone with the smallest power consumption. Enjoy fascinating and graphically flawless games!

Load and send large samsung galaxy s8 files. Thanks to the support of Wi-Fi standards 1024-QAM and LTE CAT. 16, it was possible to increase the download speed by 20% both over the Wi-Fi network and using the mobile Internet.

New level of games

Feel the effect of full immersion due to an endless screen. Enjoy complex graphic games thanks to Vulkan support.

Rich sound

Gift music lovers: Excellent sound at all frequencies and protection against foreign external noise will allow full tracks to enjoy your favorite tracks.

Works even in the rain

Samsung Galaxy S8 has an IP68 standard, so you can safely use them in the rain or take with you to the pool.

Equipped at the maximum

Divide work and personal life, remove old content, as not enough memory? Choose what is convenient for you: a slot for the 2nd SIM card or memory card to 256 GB.

Always in touch

Thanks to the powerful SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 processor | S8 + work quickly and without failures, confidently processing each data batch. Despite the enlarged battery capacity, the smartphone is charging quickly both wired and wireless.

Fast Wireless Charging

Simply place your smartphone on a wireless charger, and charging will start automatically.

Even more features appeared along with Samsung Galaxy S8 | S8 +. Smartphones are equipped with protection against water and dust, as well as a powerful processor created on 10-nm technology. Expandable memory will save your movies, music, photos. And with a new capacious battery no longer need to constantly worry about charging.

The world's first 10-nm processor

Incredibly powerful

SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 | S8 + are equipped with the latest 10-nm processor that ensures fast smartphone work with the smallest energy consumption *. Enjoy fascinating and graphically flawless games!

Video of the Layers Within The Galaxy S8 Showing The Improved CPU and GPU

10nM mobile processor

10% more productive processor

50% more productive graphics processor

* Based on the results of internal tests.

LTE and Wi-Fi

Accelerated Loading

Load and send large files with Samsung Galaxy S8 | S8 +. Thanks to the support of Wi-Fi standards 1024-QAM and LTE CAT. 16, we managed to increase the download speed by 20% both over the Wi-Fi network and using the mobile Internet.

* Compared with previous flagships Samsung Galaxy S7 | S7 EDGE.

Cat.16 lTE support

1024 -Qam wi-Fi support

Games

New level of games

Feel the effect of full immersion due to the boundless * screen. Enjoy complex graphic games thanks to Vulkan support.

* Lack of side frames in the front screen plane.

High-quality sound

Rich sound

Gift music lovers: Excellent sound at all frequencies and protection against foreign external noise will allow full tracks to enjoy your favorite tracks.

Pleasant bonus: anatomically perfect form factor for even more comfortable listening.

Low-frequency speaker High frequency speaker Video of the New Galaxy S8 Earphones Tuned by Akg Being Deconstructed to Show Its Inner Parts and Enhanced Sound Quality

Music for every taste

Get the opportunity to access 40 million tracks and hundreds of playlists created under any mood. Keep songs for listening to offline mode, and your favorite music will always be with you.

Water and dust protection

Works even in the rain

SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 | S8 + have the IP68 protection standard, so you can safely use them in the rain or take with you to the pool.

* Withstand a 30-minute immersion in fresh water to a depth of 1.5 m.

Slot for the 2nd SIM or MicroSD

Equipped at the maximum

Divide work and personal life, remove old content, as not enough memory? Choose what is convenient for you: a slot for the 2nd SIM card or memory card to 256 GB.

Battery

Always in touch

Thanks to the powerful SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 processor | S8 + work quickly and without failures, confidently processing each data batch. Despite the enlarged battery capacity, the smartphone is charging quickly both wired and wireless.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 EDGE were presented in March 2016. Smartphones received good reviews for pretty design, powerful features and excellent cameras.

Nevertheless, there are no ideal smartphones. There are always comments to new smartphones, and manufacturers are trying to fix them in the next generation.

The number of rumors around the Samsung Galaxy S8 increases. Already today we can imagine how the following flagship smartphone SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 will look like.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 and GALAXY S8 EDGE: release date

If Samsung will adhere to previous releases, we will see the new Galaxy S8 before the start of the international exhibition MWC 2017. The event will be held from February 27 to March 2, 2017. This means that the potential release date of Galaxy S8 is February 26.

To date, it is rumored that the release of a smartphone can be transferred to restore consumer confidence after problems with Galaxy Note 7. However, many sources claim that Galaxy S8 will be presented on February 26.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 EDGE: Two Phones?

One of the last rumors suggests that instead of two models - one with a flat screen and a second with curved - Samsung will release only one version of the smartphone. Also, the PHONE ARENA edition published information only about the smartphone model with a double curved display, without hints on the flat version.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 and GALAXY S8 EDGE: Design

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 EDGE received minor changes in the design compared to the previous generation. We hope that Samsung Galaxy S8 will have a more updated design.

Smartphones Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 EDGE are supplied with a regular USB port, but we expect a new generation of smartphones will receive USB Type-C.

Improvements in audio are also expected. LG and HTC made a big step forward in this area on their last smartphones, and it would be logical by Samsung to pay attention to this.

We will be glad to be glad by a thinner body of Galaxy S8, as well as a combination of metal and glass, instead of a conventional metal case.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 and GALAXY S8 EDGE: Display

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 EDGE are supplied with 5.1-inch and 5.5-inch displays, respectively, and QUAD HD resolution.

Permission can be increased because the virtual reality is becoming increasingly popular. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is one of the few smartphones, which has a display with a resolution of 4k.

Given the fact that Samsung pays particular attention to the VR market, it would be reasonable to release a high-resolution flagship smartphone that will support work with Gear VR.

Chinese sources suggest that Galaxy S8 will receive 5.5-inch 4K AMOLED with 806PPI pixel density.

Another source claims that Galaxy S8 will receive a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 4096x2160 pixels. A little more than the size of the GALAXY S7 screen, while the pixel density is 891PPI.

It remains to hope that with an increase in the SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 screen, the battery life will not suffer.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 and GALAXY S8 EDGE: Cameras

The current flagships of Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 EDGE are supplied with a 12 megapixel main chamber, aperture F / 1.7, pixel size is 1.44 microns. The front camera has a 5-megapixel sensor with a diaphragm F / 1.7.

These are significant updates compared to the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 EDGE, and we hope for further improvements for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 EDGE.

There are rumors that Samsung is working on a new 1 / 2.3-inch sensor, which will work in a pair with F / 1.4 diaphragm. Due to this, smartphones will shoot better photos in low light conditions than the current flagships.

Another report suggests that Galaxy S8 will be equipped with a double rear camera with different sensors - one on 12 megapixels, another on 13 megapixels. Similar technology is used on LG G5, Huawei P9 and Apple in iPhone 7 Plus. The same source argues that the front camera will be on 8 megapixels.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 and GALAXY S8 EDGE: hardware

Each new flagship comes new equipment. There is no doubt that Galaxy S8 will have a faster and more powerful processor.

According to one of the leaks, we can expect 3.2 GHz quad-core processor Snapdragon 830 with the support of 6 GB of RAM, while the PHONE ARENA edition speaks about two different processors: exynos 8895 and SNAPDRAGON 830, as well as 6 GB and 8 GB of RAM.

Most likely, Samsung will save support for microSD memory cards, while internal memory will be 64 GB and 128 GB. It is worth recalling that smartphones on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and above are able to combine the internal memory with the memory of the SD card.

An increase in battery capacity is expected. But even if the Battery Galaxy S8 does not increase, we would like to see the software improvements. Rumors argue that Galaxy S8 will have a 4200 mAh battery, as well as a fingerprint scanner, a retina scanner and a built-in mini projector.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 EDGE: Software

We expect to see some refinement in the TouchWiz user interface for Galaxy S8 smartphones and Galaxy S8 EDGE.

We are pleased that the Korean manufacturer uses a relatively clean user interface. HTC has released a new flagship with the updated Sense interface, which works very well. We will be glad if the following flagships from Samsung will take an example from their colleagues.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 EDGE: Summing up

What will be Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 EDGE? At the moment it is not known. After a couple of months, we will surely learn. We expect a more powerful processor, more RAM, and, possibly, the battery is greater tank.

We follow the latest news around the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 EDGE. We will try to keep you up to date with the last leaks and rumors.

Samsung Galaxy S8 - flagship from the company, which came out in 2017 and amazes with its appearance and technical characteristics

The official date of the release of Samsung Galaxy S8 is March 29, 2017, when a completely new flagship was presented in New York. A feature of the positioning of the device is not to copy the developments from the main competitor in the face of Apple, and the development of a high-quality smartphone, which at the time of the exit was considered the most technically perfect device under the management of the Android system from the market available on the market.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION!

If you compare with the previous, "seventh" series, then it can be safely argued that the presented phone has become not just the processing of the previous device, but thanks to a large number of innovations, is a qualitatively new device.

The company traditionally decided to release two modifications of the device at once - the usual Samsung S8 and telephone having a PLUS console, which means only an enlarged screen diagonal. No more variations exist, which simplifies the choice of a user who does not need to rush between the choice of optimal values \u200b\u200bof the operational or permanent memory. The most important thing is to determine for yourself comfortable dimensions.

Two models (S8 / S8 +) features only the screen diagonal and overall dimensions

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It should be noted that the "senior" model of the line was obtained the size of the display diagonal, almost equal to the simultaneously Samsung Galaxy Note 8, whose characteristics are fundamentally different only by the presence of a stylus and a double primary chamber.

Galaxy S8 Overview should be started with a set of delivery and design model. The device is supplied in a beautiful matte box, which engraved the blue letters denoting the letter index. The most interesting for the user is hidden under the lid, which leans on the manner of the box. The package is worthy of the flagship and is quite complete. All components are located in their own cell.

The device comes in a rich configuration, which is characteristic of flagship devices

In addition to the actual smartphone lying on the plastic platform, the user will find inside the box:

• charger having an adjustable output level and voltage level (5/9 V and 1.67 / 2 A);
• uSB TYPE-C connecting cable;
• mICRO-USB adapter on USB Type-C;
• uSB adapter - USB Type-C;
• clip for extracting a SIM card tray;
• documentation.

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At the start of sales included in-ear headphones from AKG, made on dual-delicious technology and having a wire in a tissue overtake that prevents damage. Also included is a set of replaceable intra-channel linings.

The first thing that attracts anyone who takes into the hands of a smartphone is not yet knowing the exact technical characteristics of Samsung Galaxy S8, is a design. The device is an elongated "bar" in which there is no plastic drop. All surfaces are made of glass and metal. The bevelled face give the device a streamlined form. On the perimeter of the case there is a metal frame that is symmetrically narrows on the sides and expands in the upper and lower part. It is used to connect two glass panels. Their coating is made of modern Gorilla Glass 5 protected glass.

The absence of the framework makes the phone truly without borders and allows you to enjoy a clear and high-quality image.

The rear surface is performed absolutely symmetrically, and all rounders exactly repeat the bends of the front panel. The edges of the brass are bend so much that the connecting seam is almost impaired. That is why critics dubbed a novelty from Samsung "Smartphone without borders."

The smartphone screen turned out to be stretched due to the use of non-standard aspect ratio of the Parties - 18: 9 in counterweight - 16: 9. The complete absence of the frames on the sides led to the acquisition as a narrow body that even a senior model that has a 6.2 inches screen diagonal, it is quite convenient and comfortable to hold one hand. The overall dimensions of the smartphone turned out the following: Length - 148.9 mm, width - 68.1 mm, height - 8 mm at a weight of 155 g.

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The back, made of glass, has a dactylconical scanner, the size and shape of which caused many questions from user and experts.

The device fully lost the physical button "Home", which has become completely apparent. One of the interesting "chips" is a minor key offset with each activation of the smartphone. It is dictated by the desire to prevent the risk of burning in pixels when displaying a static picture.

With all the beauty and convenience of design, a substantial spoon of concert, which overshadows the admiration of the SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 technical characteristics, is the unsuccessful location of the fingerprint scanner. It is located on the rear panel, but the sensor size is significantly reduced, compared to the standards accepted, and it is oriented vertically. As a result, when blind unlocking, it is likely to touch the camera lenses with a finger.

According to its technical characteristics, Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the most advanced smartphones on the market. Even the output of the next model (S9) could not shake the popularity of the flagship, since, as in the case of iPhone 7 and 8, there was no significant changes, and the cost was increased. Therefore, you can just buy a smartphone Samsung Galaxy S8 and do not chase for "raw" more "nine".

No hardware buttons under the screen compensated by the onscreen keys

Main characteristics Samsung Galaxy S8

The table briefly shows the main parameters of the model, from the point of view of technical features.

Parameter	Characteristic
CPU	Samsung Exynos 8895 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
OS.	Android 7.0 (out of the box).
Display	Super Amoled 5.8 inches.
SIM card format	Nano-Sim, 2 pieces.
Cameras	The main one is 12 meters, frontal - 8 megapixel.
Battery	Built-in 3000 mA / h.
Memory card support	MicroSD up to 257 GB.
Network formats	GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) WCDMA / HSPA + (850/900/1900/2100 MHz) FDD LTE Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66. TD LTE BAND 38 - 41.
Wireless interfaces	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC.
Wireless charging support	Available.

For completeness of the review, it should be highlighted on the main parameters.

Processor Type and Memory Settings

The company produces two modifications that differ in the processor type. For Europe and CIS countries, the device is equipped with its own SAMSUNG - SOC EXYNOS 8895. This stone is a 9 generation of this type of processors. Its work is built on the use of Spikes 4 + 4: The first four core is ARM Cortex-A-53 with a clock of 1.7 GHz, which are necessary for performing simple tasks, and the second is represented by the Castomal EXYNOS M1 cores with a clock frequency of 2.3 GHz. They are connected if you need to process heavy games or solving complex algorithms.

The device is supplied to the market in a wide range of color solutions.

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The main difference between the new processor from other models is the availability of a qualitatively new MALI G71-MP20 graphics accelerator, which ensures maximum performance gain.

The results of the main tests demonstrate that the application of its own development has a positive effect on the power. Test results in major synthetic benchmarks are as follows:

1. Antutu.: 174 155.
2. QUADRANT STANDARD: 43 185.
3. Pcmark.: 5 371 (Work 2.0), 6 034 (Work 1.0).
4. PcMark Storage: 4 421.
5. 3Dmark.: 3 159.
6. Vellamo.: 7 269 (browser), 3 324 (Metal graphics), 3 621 (multi-core test).
7. Geekbench 4.0.: 1 974 (single-core), 6 339 (multi-core).

According to the results of tests, Galaxy S8 is practically not inferior to the flagship device iPhone 7 Plus

There is also a modification that uses the most powerful Snapdragon from Qualcomm - 835. Such smartphones are only shipped to the US market. If we talk about memory, it should be noted that the company endowed its device not the most advanced volume. RAM is only 4 GB, which is the standard even budget models.

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An essential breakthrough was the use of a new data exchange format when using memory. In Samsung Galaxy S8, the UFS 2.1 standard is implemented, which provides a decrease in the load time of the smartphone and switching between programs.

Permanent memory in the device in the basic configuration - 64 GB. The manufacturer went along the way to increase the number of available places. This is due to the development of digital technology, as well as with the technical capabilities of the smartphone camera, which allows you to take pictures with a resolution of 4032 × 3024 pixels that occupy a lot of space. There is also a possibility of shooting video in Ultra HD format. Such a video also requires free space.

The smartphone has a samsung matrix, which has a resolution of 1440 × 2960 points. A distinctive feature is the ability to change the display quality in the settings. You can set permission up to 2960 × 1440 or WQHD +. SUPERAMOLED screen with a density of 570 PPI points.

Since the device relates to flagships, then, accordingly, it sets the top version of the matrix, which provides maximum viewing angles, good visibility even with bright sunlight. There are many settings, among which one can separately note the correction of blue, which reduces eye load when using the smartphone at night.

Different display modes on the screen are available in the settings, the choice of which is carried out on the basis of the subjective user desires.

Despite the non-standard aspect ratio, which is not always convenient when viewing video or games, the manufacturer provided in the settings the ability to adapt content for user comfort. When this function is activated, the picture is displayed on the entire screen.

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The screen takes 83.6% of the front surface of the smartphone, the remaining space is given under the minimum top and lower frames with a thickness of 6 and 7 mm, respectively. Due to the rounded faces, it seems visually that the screen covers almost the entire front part.

Communication and communication

The communication capabilities of the smartphone include support for all major communication formats, even the most advanced LTE CAT.16 technology. According to developers, the implementation of support for this format allowed to increase the rate of receiving / data transfer by 20% compared with the previous generation.

The AlwaySon Display feature allows you to display a clock, image, photo or event notifications.

Wireless technologies that are implemented in Samsung Galaxy S8 include the use of a two-band Wi-Fi-transmitter and a Bluetooth 5 generation module. The built-in navigation module can work efficiently both with the Russian GLONASS system and with Chinese beidou satellites. The cold start speed is only a few seconds at maximum positioning clarity. Also in the device there is a built-in magnetic compass.

Overview of multimedia features

The device is equipped with two cameras. Frontal has a resolution of 8 megapixel and deprived of its own flash, but it is equipped with a light lens with an aperture size F / 1.7. It also supports the function of intelligent autofocus, which is necessary to implement the ability to recognize the face when the screen is unlocked, and allows you to get a better picture.

The camera has many settings, including pre-installed shooting modes that are called swipe left to the screen in photo mode

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The algorithms used in the processing of photographs from the front chamber will enjoy the representatives of the fine sex, since excessive smoothing is observed. In the picture, this is expressed in the almost complete absence of wrinkles.

The main chamber (which is only one) has a resolution of 12 mp, the size of the aperture is similar - F / 1.7, the diameter of the pixel is 1.4 μm. Additionally, the optical stabilization system and the Dual Pixel technology used to produce ultrafast focus can be used to obtain a better picture, as necessary to capture sudden movements under insufficient illumination. The manufacturer applied a matrix in the main chamber from the previous S7 EDGE model, providing it with several improvements. As a result, in poor illumination conditions, built-in processing mechanisms are triggered, which allow you to achieve better detail of the picture and reduce the number of noise. In general, it should be noted that the pictures are saturated, the automatic HDR system does not lead to the proclaiming of the frame regions.

Assistant BIXBY, which is caused by pressing the only button on the left side, is almost useless in the territory of the Russian Federation

In the camera settings, the selection of multiple shooting modes with preset parameters is available. There is a function of shooting food, animated panorama, slowdown mode and receiving photos with selective focus.

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An interesting novelty of the camera is the virtual shooting mode, with which the user can create a three-dimensional image, producing a subject from all sides.

Additionally, the camera is connected to the BIXBY helper, allowing to determine the location of the shooting, find information about the Internet on the photo or translate texts from the screen on the Internet. Not the best way in the device is implemented listening to music. There is no own player, so all the musical content has to listen through the service from Google called Play music, which is not the most convenient and friendly interface. There is an opportunity to build sound quality using a powerful set of manual settings and presets.

Battery and nutrition

The device uses a built-in battery for 3000 m / h. Characteristics Samsung Galaxy S8 plus additionally differ in the use of more battery tank (3500 mA / h). This is explained by the larger diagonal of the display.

The battery supports wireless charging feature. The charger itself supports fast charging feature. Time to complete the battery replenishment at a voltage of 5 V is about 1.5 hours.

The lifetime of the smartphone in various use modes is:

• reading an e-book - 21 hours;
• view video - 14.5 hours;
• games - 5 hours.

With usual use (telephone conversations, mail check, Internet surfing), the smartphone is able to hold out throughout the day. There is also an adjustment of performance modes, with which unused applications are unloaded from the memory, and an energy-saving mode is activated.

Software

Samsung Galaxy S8 Firmware from the box is represented by the Android 7.0 operating system, which is a little changed by the Samsung Experience branded shell. At the same time, the manufacturer already carries out a mass update to Android OS 8.0, which can be obtained "by air." To the manufacturer's honor, it should be noted that the amount of pre-installed software is minimal. These are the necessary services from Google, custom Samunung (notes, browser, smart home control system, migration tool from other phones, apps for control over their own health). There are also office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Hardware keys are missing. They are replaced by the central key home, which has feedback. The menu call is performed by swipe from top to bottom or bottom up the screen.

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Side faces can be active. For this correspond to applications with the EDGE console. In particular, you can configure the ability to quickly call a certain contact.

Also, one of the new software can be considered the appearance of a protected folder, the choice of which should be implemented in the settings menu. This storage allows you to safely store any information.

On the side panel, you can "hang" often used applications and a quick call for subscribers

The possibilities of contactless payment

The smartphone has an NFC module, which makes it possible to carry out contactless payments. You can install Google Pay or use the built-in system that is called Samsung Pay. It allows you to register multiple cards simultaneously and choose them when paying. The application is launched even with a locked screen, and the payment activation is made using a PIN code or a fingerboard scanner.

Due to the presence of a NFC module and support for Samsung Pay, you can pay one touch phone

Additional features

Of the additional features that the Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone offers, you can select unlock using Faceid or scanning an eyebrow. The function, in contrast to Apple X, is implemented at a decent level and does not allow false positives, you can even unlock the device in complete darkness. Problems may occur only when direct sunlight hit on the screen at the time of the smartphone is activated.

Unlock your smartphone with eyes, similarly configures login to the site where passwords are required.