We were all looking forward to the announcement of the Samsung S8 and its older brother S Plus, and here we are. Now we will tell you what Samsung came up with for ardent fans of this brand, after a fatal error with Note 7. So let’s start our review of the most anticipated smartphone of 2017 - Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+.

Full specifications of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+

• Screen (Super Amoled 5.8 inches with a resolution of 2560×1440 for S8 and Super Amoled 6.2 inches with a resolution of 2560×1440 for S+);
• Processor - 64 bit 8 nuclear Snapdragon 835 with a frequency of 2.45 GHz, Video core -Adreno 540; or 64 bit 8 nuclear processor Exynos 8895 with a frequency of up to 3 GHz, Mali-T880 MP16 video core;
• Memory (RAM 4-6 GB, built-in 64-128 GB, there is support for memory cards up to 256 GB);
• Camera (main 12 MP with autofocus and aperture 1.7, front 8 MP with autofocus and aperture 1.7);
• Battery (3000 mAh and 3500 mAh for the older brother);
• Communication (support for all networks);
• OS version - Android 7.0;

Version and scope of delivery

It has a rich set of equipment, and this is precisely one of its significant advantages. Buyers together with mobile phone get Charger USB type Type C, MicroUSB adapter ( USB Type-C– MicroUSB), wired wired headset Earphones tuned by AKG, jointly developed with Harman Kordon, Quick Guide user & Smart Switch leaflet, as well as a paperclip that helps remove the SIM card tray.

Design

The first thing that may catch your eye is that there is no Samsung logo on the front panel. There was literally no room for him there :-). The curve of the screen of this smartphone is reminiscent of a well-known model - Samsung Note 7 using 2.5 d glass technology protective glass the eye of the 5th generation was burning. The dimensions of the device are very interesting - 148.9 × 68.1 × 8 mm, and its weight is only 152 grams, while the older brother received the following dimensions: 152.4 x 78.5 x 7.9 mm. The regular S8 is positioned as a very convenient model with a 5.8-inch screen, although its size has become slightly larger than the Samsung Galaxy C7 EDGE. It fits very comfortably in the hand, comes in colors (gray, black, blue, gold and lilac), but it is not yet known what colors we will sell. The materials are, as always, the best, tempered glass on both sides in a metal frame, looks very cool! Again the charging connector is made asymmetrically :) Well, the design is the best to date!

Performance

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 plus will show incredible results in tests for a long time after their announcement, and all due to the fact that the fast processor - Snapdragon 835, together with RAM of 4 or 6 gigabytes, allows you to quickly launch numerous applications necessary for users to work, and Samsung bought this processor for a long time only for its needs. According to the well-known Antutu application, the device scored almost 174 thousand points, which indicates its excellent performance, which allowed it to take 1st place in all synthetic tests.

Camera

Frontal samsung camera S8 - 8 megapixels, it has autofocus and optical stabilization, thanks to which you can take great pictures in any lighting. Various effects have been added to the main camera and additional settings, allowing you to amuse the modern consumer who loves to take pictures. The main camera has a resolution of 12 MP, it is built on DualPixel technology and has optical stabilization and good matrix sensitivity. The camera module supplier is Sony, and additional manual settings will help you take really the best pictures on the market and the first comparisons with the IPhon 7 Plus confirm this; if you don’t believe me, you can look at the comparisons of the cameras of these giants.

System and shell

Samsung S8 runs on the operating system – Android 7.0. Thanks to the fact that it was installed a new version software, the device quickly interacts with many applications, users can transform appearance interface at your discretion thanks to a whole bunch various settings, and of course a new shell has been released, which has become even more beautiful and convenient, but if you don’t like it, then in the application store Play Market full of applications adapted for the seventh Android version, so the user will always have plenty to choose from.

Battery

Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. This is less than in Galaxy 7, but as practice shows, this allows you to use a smartphone for one day under average loads, which has already become the norm for 2017. An experiment was conducted, as a result of which we can conclude that when playing a video, this smartphone can work for 18 hours from the moment it is fully charged. There is a function fast charging, which is extremely important in modern conditions.

Additional functions

There are many additional functions, which were added to the smartphone from Samsung. It should be noted that the ideological solution added to this smartphone is Bixby assistant. It is he who allows you to control your device with your voice, performing various actions.

1. Iris scanner
2. Face recognition
3. Security system - Samsung KNOX
4. First 10 Nm processor
5. Bixby assistant (SIRI-like)
6. Connecting to a docking station that can become full-fledged computer with monitor
7. Connecting a new Viar Helmet

Bottom line

It's safe to say that the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Puls turned out really well cool smartphone, as fans of this brand have been waiting for. The developers did their best, releasing a great solution that has decent sound, good equipment, an updated operating system, a lot of useful functionality, great cameras, and so on. For a modern consumer, all the features of this device are enough to be happy with the purchase, of course it has one big disadvantage - its price has become $100 more expensive than the 7, and this is already iPhone price 7 and that’s already $900-1000. But I think the fans of this brand have taken it and will continue to take it, but this time they definitely won’t regret it.

Our respect to the visitor. Today we will find out together how much time is enough Samsung works Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. Both Korean flagships are quite energy-capacious; if the first takes an energy breath of 3000 mAh, then the second as much as 3500. But be that as it may, the numbers are not important for the consumer, he needs the battery to hold a charge for as long as possible, and preferably find out before purchasing exactly how long it takes to compare with its competitors.

For this model, the developers determined the battery capacity to be 3000 mAh, I wonder how long it lasts. Let's find out what the manufacturers themselves recorded during its active testing, what one full charge of the Galaxy S8 can be enough for.

• About 50 hours of listening to music.
• About 15 hours to watch videos.
• For a telephone conversation, about 20 hours.
• Active use of the Internet, Wi-Fi – about 13 hours, 3G – about 10 hours, LTE – about 11 hours.

Agree, these are quite nice numbers. But let’s not forget that these indicators were obtained under precise laboratory conditions. It is unlikely that they tested with background applications and other errors. Therefore, it is quite normal if your Galaxy S8 works a little less, in fact, their recent owners have been talking about this for a long time.

Mikhail, 32 years old
If you don’t actively scour the Internet and watch videos, let alone games. A full charge lasts me about a day and a half, taking into account only calls and conversations on it. I tried to use it actively, mercilessly, the charge lasted for about eight hours. I think quite adequate indicators for him.

As you can see, on average the battery lasts for a whole day. And if you use ours, it will be more than enough for you.

It's time for debriefing, for more powerful Galaxy S8 Plus 2017. As we mentioned above, its battery holds 3500 mAh. What kind of energy indicators can it demonstrate, and how many hours can it be used.

• It will last about 60 hours for listening to music.
• For watching videos, about 17 hours.
• For telephone conversations, approximately for 23 hours.
• For active Internet use, Wi-Fi – about 14 hours, 3G – about 12 hours, LTE – about 14 hours.

Thus, the research showed the quite expected result that the Galaxy S8 Plus works a little longer than the Galaxy S8. And most importantly, we learned that on average these models last for one and a half and two days if used moderately.

Everyone is wondering what operating time your Samsung Galaxy S8 usually shows? Ask your questions in the comments, we will be glad to be useful to you!

Video: Battery charge Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Galaxy S8 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S8 and its older brother have quite capacious batteries - 3000 and 3500 mAh, respectively. But for most users, these numbers mean nothing - what difference does it make how many thousands of milliamps there are, the main thing is how long the smartphone will last on one battery charge!? That’s what we’ll try to figure out today, let’s go!

Galaxy S8 battery life

As already mentioned, the battery capacity of the “regular” S8 is 3000 mAh. But how long will this be enough?

To begin with, it’s worth turning to official data. And here's how long the Galaxy S8 will last on a single battery charge in various modes (according to Samsung):

• Music playback - 44-67 hours (depending on quality).
• Video - up to 16 hours.
• Talk time is up to 20 hours.
• Internet use - Wi-Fi (14 hours), 3G (11 hours), LTE (12 hours).

In fact, very good indicators. But it must be borne in mind that all these figures were achieved under ideal conditions. In reality, it will most likely be much less. This is confirmed by numerous reviews from those users who already have the new product in their hands. And this is what they say:

With very active use of the smartphone, charging is enough for 4-4.5 hours of continuous screen operation for about a day and a half. Full load is assumed (Internet, games, tests, etc.)

The results are quite normal. The “small” Galaxy S8 should last one and a half, or even two days (with reasonable use).

Let's move on to big brother and take a look at what time it is battery life lays Samsung company for its larger version flagship smartphone 2017. We remind you that the battery capacity of the Galaxy S8 Plus is 3500 mAh.

• Music playback - 50-78 hours (depending on quality).
• Video viewing - up to 18 hours.
• Conversation - up to 24 hours.
• Internet use - Wi-Fi (15 hours), 3G (13 hours), LTE (15 hours).

As you can see, the Plus version wins in any usage scenario. And even the increased screen diagonal did not affect this. Apparently an “increase” of 500 mAh is really serious.

What are the opinions of real users on this matter? In principle, they coincide with official data. The Galaxy S8 Plus holds a charge slightly longer than its younger brother and should last for two days of normal (not extreme) use.

In any case, it is worth repeating and saying that everything will depend on the specific use case. Someone’s Samsung S8 will be able to last all three days (if you make two or three calls and that’s it), while someone’s charge will only last for 4-5 hours (if you constantly play at full brightness).

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No sooner had the Galaxy S8 come out than Rostest and Eurotest devices could already be found on the market. Regular users They don’t see much of a difference, but are more inclined to buy Rostest devices, believing that the S8 “Eurotest” is an illegally distributed mobile device. Is it really?

Rostest or “white” Galaxy S8

Why are PCTs sometimes called “white” devices? No, this has nothing to do with the color of the case. The thing is that legally certified devices are completely “white” before the law and are imported in compliance with all Russian laws- all necessary taxes, fees and duties have been paid. Special tests were carried out in laboratories.

Thus, the PCT is a mark that is assigned to every mobile device that entered the market legally.

By the way, recently the Russian certification mark (PCT) was replaced by the technical certification mark of the customs union (EAC), which includes Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. Essentially, PCT and EAC are the same thing. Only EAC is a more modern circulation mark - on boxes with official Galaxy S8 for Russia is exactly what you will see.

Devices are imported either by Samsung itself or by legal distributors. When buying a Rostest smartphone, you can be sure of the originality of the S8, and that if it breaks down you can take it to any Russian service center.

That is, even if you live in Samara, but your phone is broken in St. Petersburg, your device will be repaired in St. Petersburg. Rostest always has the necessary certificate of conformity, without which smartphones may not go on sale in large stores.

"Grey" or European Galaxy S8

Let’s immediately dispel all the popular doubts regarding the fact that supposedly “such smartphones are under no circumstances worth buying due to their low quality.” Naturally, the concept of “Eurotest” does not mean “low-quality device”. In most cases, there are no complaints about quality. But the fact is that such smartphones always enter the domestic market illegally or “gray” (hence the second name).

And in reality there is no term Eurotest. There are sellers who managed to import smartphones into Russia through cunning manipulations. But no one wants to sell the Galaxy S8, telling all potential buyers that they were imported illegally, for example, from America. Therefore, the word “Eurotest” was coined, which inspires confidence.

Most sellers provide their own warranty - do not confuse it with the Samsung warranty. You will not be able to take Eurotest Galaxy S8 to official service centers. The warranty period depends on the seller himself. Well, in some cases, nothing good can be said about the quality of repairs either.

Are there major differences between the “gray” and “white” Galaxy S8?

If you buy a smartphone in a famous store cellular communications, you can forget about any worries. Galaxy S8 arrives in the largest stores with the “Rostest” sign. Large companies will not risk their reputation by selling so-called “illegal devices.” Because for such sales they can receive a fine of several million rubles.

If everything on the box of your Samsung S8 is written in a foreign language English language, including instructions, it is 100% European certified. The South Korean company, when legally importing devices into Russian Federation always Russifies instructions, labels on boxes, etc.

In terms of quality, you won't see any difference. Smartphones are produced at the same Samsung plant (), where production quality is carefully monitored. The only difference is the warranty service and...

There is one more significant difference that you need to be aware of - the first activation and the first call from the Eurotest Samsung Galaxy S8 must be made only with the “native” SIM card. The conversation should last at least 5 minutes.

Now we will explain in more detail. Let's say they brought you a smartphone from Germany. So, in order for it to work with Russian SIM cards, you must insert a SIM card from the very beginning mobile operator Germany and make a call with its help. Then you can use any SIM.

Here they are regional restrictions exist for Galaxy S8 Eurotest. Yes, they can be removed quite simply (you only need a local SIM card) and most often the seller himself does this, but you need to remember this.

Updated! According to users, a “tourist SIM card”, which can also be bought in the Russian Federation (for example, Goodline), is quite suitable for solving this problem. We insert it into the smartphone and call the line technical support telecom operator - we communicate within 5 minutes. That's it, the regional blocking has been lifted!

Which Galaxy S8 to choose - Rostest or Eurotest?

Among the advantages of Eurotest - more low price smartphones. And the difference in cost can be noticeable - at least 5-10 thousand rubles. Therefore, if the warranty is not a particularly important aspect for you, take the Galaxy S8, which entered the domestic market illegally (just check with the seller about the issue regional blocking- when purchasing, insert your SIM card and make a test call).

But, keep in mind that in the event of a breakdown, all your savings on buying a smartphone will disappear, because you will have to give your money for its repair. Service center Samsung Rostest repairs smartphones completely free of charge, unless, of course, you yourself are to blame for its breakdown.

P.S. What certification will you buy? Write your opinions and questions in the comments!

Powerful smartphone Samsung Galaxy S8 V slim body made of metal and 3D glass with a large 5.8-inch curved on both sides Super AMOLED screen high resolution 2960 x 1440 pixels and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The new product runs on the latest Android operating system and is equipped powerful processor, large built-in and RAM memory. Now your smartphone has the most reliable protection of personal information and data; technology that allows you to scan your iris will help you quickly unlock your phone while guaranteeing protection of information from unauthorized persons.

Basic characteristics of Samsung Galaxy S8: 2 SIM cards, support for 4G LTE networks, 5.8 inch screen resolution 2960 x 1440 pixels, operating system Android 7.0 Nougat, 8-core processor with a frequency of 2500 MHz, a 3000 mAh battery with fast charging, a 12 MP main camera with Dual Pixel technology, 64 GB of internal memory, 4 GB of RAM and support for memory cards up to 256 GB.

Big RAM and the latest 10nm processor provide high performance and optimal power consumption. A Samsung Galaxy 8 user has access to 64 GB of native memory, which can be expanded by installing a memory card of up to 256 GB into the phone. The Galaxy S8 will be sold in three color versions - Black, Gold and Orchid Gray. Now you can pre-order a smartphone, the price of the Galaxy S8 is 54,990 rubles, the price is indicated at the start of sales and may currently be lower.

The smartphone supports two SIM cards and works in 4G LTE Cat 16 networks, providing high-speed Internet on the phone. The main 12 MP camera of the Samsung Galaxy S8 with Dual Pixel technology allows you to take excellent pictures and shoot videos with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels; for selfies, there is a front 8 MP camera with intelligent autofocus and face recognition function. You can transfer data from your old phone to a new one with the OTG adapter that comes with your smartphone. The elegant case of the Galaxy S 8 is made of metal and glass and is protected from water and dust according to the IP68 standard.

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All technical characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone.

• Number of SIM cards: 2 SIM cards / alternating
• SIM card type: Nano-SIM
• Case material: metal and 3D glass
• Water and dust protection: IP68 standard
• Processor: 8-core 2.5 GHz/ Samsung Exynos 8895
• Video processor: Mali-G71 MP20
• Operating system: Android 7.0 Nougat
• Screen: diagonal 5.8 inches / Super AMOLED / resolution 2960 x 1440 pixels / Gorilla Glass 5
• Battery: 3000 mAh capacity / non-removable / fast charging function / wireless charging support
• Main camera: 12 MP/Dual Pixel technology/two-color LED flash/digital zoom/autofocus/face and smile detection
• Front camera: 8 MP.
• Video shooting: resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels
• Built-in memory: 64 GB
• RAM: 4 GB
• Memory card: MicroSD up to 256 GB
• 3G support: yes
• 4G LTE support: Cat 16
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Wi-Fi Direct: Supports
• Wi-Fi hotspot: supports
• Bluetooth: version 5.0 LE
• NFC: supports
• USB: USB Type C
• Navigation: GPS/ A-GPS/ GLONASS
• Fingerprint scanner: yes
• Iris scanner: yes
• Sensors: accelerometer/proximity/light/compass/geomagnetic/barometer/heart rate/hall
• Dimensions: (H.W.T) 149 x 68 x 8 mm
• Weight: 155 grams