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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S8

Smartphone Released

Display diagonal
5.80 in
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Chipset
Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China*
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh

Benchmark results

  • AnTuTu · 7 · Unspecified workload199,022* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Basemark OS II · version unreported · total3,272* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Basemark OS II · 2.0 · total3,376* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Basemark X · version unreported · total42,370* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Geekbench · 4.4 · Unspecified workload6,656* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • GFXBench · version unreported · Unspecified workload · ES 3.1 onscreen13* fpsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Machine-learning score · version unreported · CPU151*Platform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    Samsung Galaxy S8*
    Chipset
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 835*
  • Machine-learning score · version unreported · GPU617*Platform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    Samsung Galaxy S8*
    Chipset
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 835*
  • Machine-learning score · version unreported · NPU110*Platform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    Samsung Galaxy S8*
    Chipset
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 835*

Display

Display diagonal
5.80 in
Display pixel density
570 ppi*
Resolution
2960x1440
Panel
Super AMOLED
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Horizontal pixels
1,440 px
Vertical pixels
2,960 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    5.80 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    1,440 px*
    Vertical pixels
    2,960 px*
    Technology
    Super AMOLED, HDR10*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China*
Graphics
Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEAAdreno 540 - USA & China*

Memory & storage

Storage options
64 GB, 4 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 4 GB RAM / 64 GB storage*
    Memory
    4 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Memory options

  • 4 GB
    Capacity
    4 GB

Storage options

  • 64 GB
    Capacity
    64 GB

Supported storage media

  • microSD card

Cameras

  • Main
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    1.70 f-number
    Resolution
    12 MP
    Role
    main
    Stabilization
    OIS
  • Selfie
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    1.70 f-number
    Position
    Front
    Resolution
    8 MP
    Role
    selfie

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
3,000 mAh

Charging

  • Wired
    Rated charging power
    15 W
    Technology
    wired*
    Variant / details
    Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
  • Wireless
    Rated charging power
    9 W

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.0
NFC
Yes

Sensors

  • accelerometer*
  • barometer*
  • compass*
  • fingerprint (rear-mounted)*
  • gyro*
  • heart rate*
  • Iris scanner*
  • proximity*
  • SpO2*

Connectivity & features

  • USB-C 3.1

Operating systems

  • /e/OS
  • Android Nougat
  • Android Pie

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm (5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)*
Height
148.90 mm
Width
68.10 mm
Thickness
8 mm
Weight
155 g
Ingress protection
IP68

Colors

  • Arctic Silver*
  • Burgundy Red*
  • Coral Blue*
  • Maple Gold*
  • Midnight Black*
  • Orchid Gray*
  • Rose Pink*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 7 fields
Chipset manufacturer
Qualcomm*
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835*
CPU cores
8*
Reported clock (unit unspecified)
1,900*
Machine-learning score · CPU
suite
Machine-learning score
workload
CPU
score
151*
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
Samsung Galaxy S8*
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835*
Machine-learning score · GPU
suite
Machine-learning score
workload
GPU
score
617*
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
Samsung Galaxy S8*
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835*
Machine-learning score · NPU
suite
Machine-learning score
workload
NPU
score
110*
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
Samsung Galaxy S8*
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835*
Specifications 2 · 61 fields
body weight
155 g (5.47 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    155*
    unit
    g*
    original
    155 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
5.8 inches, 84.8 cm (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.8*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.8 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    84.8*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    84.8 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~570 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,440*
    y
    2,960*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1440 x 2960*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
display
HDR10 3D Touch (home button only) Always-on display*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory card slot
microSD, up to 512 GB (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    512*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    512 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Galaxy S8*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink, Burgundy Red*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    150*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    150 Mbps*
    span
    • 44*
    • 52*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    10*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    10 nm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    10*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    10 nm*
    span
    • 59*
    • 64*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEAAdreno 540 - USA & China*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
64 GB, 4 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4 GB*
    span
    • 7*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    12*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    12 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    26*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    26mm*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.4*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.4µm*
    span
    • 36*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    1.7*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.7*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
optical_format_declarations
  • original
    1/2.55"*
    span
    • 27*
    • 34*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, dual-video rec.*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    60*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    60fps*
    span
    • 19*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    240*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    240fps*
    span
    • 31*
    • 37*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 390 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body
Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 66(1700/2100), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body build
Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera features
Dual video call, Auto-HDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
1440p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms nfc
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery charging
Fast battery charging 15W (Quick Charge 2.0) Qi/PMA wireless charging (market dependent)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    15*
    unit
    W*
    original
    15W*
    span
    • 22*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
SM-G950FD, SM-G950W, SM-G950S, SM-G950K, SM-G950L, SM-G9500, SM-G950A, SM-G950P, SM-G950T, SM-G950U, SM-G950V, SM-G950F, SM-G950U1, SM-G950N*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests performance
Basemark OS II: 3272* / Basemark OS II 2.0: 3376Basemark X: 42370*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests camera
Photo / Video*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 72dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests audio quality
Noise -92.5dB / Crosstalk -92.8dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests battery life
Endurance rating 84h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests display
Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.768 (sunlight)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    25*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    25mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.22*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.22µm*
    span
    • 34*
    • 40*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    1.7*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.7*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
  • original
    1/3.6"*
    span
    • 26*
    • 32*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2017, March*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound
32-bit/384kHz audio Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    384*
    unit
    kHz*
    original
    384kHz*
    span
    • 7*
    • 13*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.32 W/kg (head)     1.27 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.32*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.32 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.27*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.27 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
0.44 W/kg (head)     0.75 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.44*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.44 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.75*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.75 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery (11.55 Wh)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3000 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery music play
Up to 67 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2017, April*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 20 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm (5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.31*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.31 in*
    span
    • 35*
    • 42*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Basemark OS II score
suite
Basemark OS II
score
3,272.0*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
Basemark OS II*
workload
total*
Basemark OS II score
suite
Basemark OS II
version
2.0
score
3,376.0*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
Basemark OS II*
version
2.0*
workload
total*
Basemark X score
suite
Basemark X
score
42,370.0*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
Basemark X*
workload
total*
Specifications 3 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
155* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
1,440*
Scope and conditions
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Pixels Y
2,960*
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Display Size (inches)
5.8* inches
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
83.6* %
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RAM (GB)
4* GB
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Main Camera Single (MP)
12* MP
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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Comms Bluetooth
5*
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
3,000* mAh
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Price in USD
259.9*
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Model
Samsung Galaxy S8*
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Launch Expected Year
2017.0*
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Height (mm)
148.9* mm
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Width (mm)
68.1* mm
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Thickness (mm)
8* mm
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Specifications 4 · 64 fields
Battery · Charging
15W wired, QC2 Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)*
Battery · Music play
Up to 67 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 20 h (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable (11.55 Wh)*
Body · Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame*
Body · Dimensions
148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm (5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)*
Body · Features
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)*
Body · SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Body · Weight
155 g (5.47 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX*
Comms · NFC
Yes*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
USB Type-C 3.1*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Display · Features
3D Touch (home button only)*
Display · Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5*
Display · Resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~570 ppi density)*
Display · Size
5.8 inches, 84.8 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10*
Features · Features
Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)*
Features · Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2*
Launch · Announced
2017, March 29. Released 2017, April 24*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama*
Main Camera · Single
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS*
Main Camera · Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only*
Memory · Features
UFS 2.0 or UFS 2.1*
Memory · Internal
64GB 4GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink, Burgundy Red*
Misc · Models
SM-G950FD, SM-G950W, SM-G950S, SM-G950K, SM-G950L, SM-G9500, SM-G950A, SM-G950P, SM-G950T, SM-G950U, SM-G950V, SM-G950F, SM-G950U1, SM-G950N, SC-02J, SCV36, SM-G950, G950F*
Historical price
About 230 EUR*
Misc · SAR
0.44 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.32 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41*
Network · Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Our Tests · Audio quality
Noise -92.5dB / Crosstalk -92.8dB*
Our Tests · Battery (old)
Endurance rating 84h*
Our Tests · Camera
Photo / Video*
Our Tests · Display
Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.768 (sunlight)*
Our Tests · Loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 72dB*
Our Tests · Performance
AnTuTu: 199022* (v7) GeekBench: 6656* (v4.4) GFXBench: 13*fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Platform · Chipset
Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEA Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEA Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China*
Platform · GPU
Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEA Adreno 540 - USA & China*
Platform · OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI*
Selfie camera · Dual
8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera)*
Selfie camera · Features
HDR*
Selfie camera · Video
1440p@30fps*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Features
32-bit/384kHz audio*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Benchmark results
  • benchmark
    AnTuTu
    version
    7
    score
    199,022*
    unit
    points
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
  • benchmark
    GeekBench
    version
    4.4
    score
    6,656*
    unit
    points
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
  • benchmark
    GFXBench
    score
    13.0*
    unit
    fps
    scenario
    ES 3.1 onscreen
    version
    Not reported
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
Charging
Wired
Rated charging power
15.0* W
Technology
wired*
Variant / details
Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
Colors
Midnight Black
Midnight Black*
Orchid Gray
Orchid Gray*
Arctic Silver
Arctic Silver*
Coral Blue
Coral Blue*
Maple Gold
Maple Gold*
Rose Pink
Rose Pink*
Burgundy Red
Burgundy Red*
Display
Display
Diagonal
5.8* in
Horizontal pixels
1,440* px
Vertical pixels
2,960* px
Technology
Super AMOLED, HDR10*
Front cameras
Front wide
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
wide*
Aperture
1.7* f-number
Front camera 2
Resolution
2.0* MP
Position
Front*
Memory options
4 GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
Rear cameras
Rear wide
Resolution
12.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
wide*
Aperture
1.7* f-number
Stabilization
OIS*
Sensors
Iris scanner
Iris scanner*
fingerprint (rear-mounted)
fingerprint (rear-mounted)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*
barometer
barometer*
heart rate
heart rate*
SpO2
SpO2*

* Provisional data