Samsung Galaxy S8+ Review: Infinity Display for Everyone
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Samsung Galaxy S8+
RM 3699
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent accessories package (Micro USB adapter, USB OTG adapter, AKG earphones)
- Excellent 6.2-inch display quality
- Excellent rear camera quality & user experience
- Lightning fast Dual Pixel AF
- Great front camera quality
- Excellent performance
- Great battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- Awkward fingerprint scanner position
- Half baked Bixby virtual assistant
- Expensive
Intro
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is probably one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year. For one is that the South Korean company has taken a leap of faith in the design department and bid farewell to some of their iconic designs that lasted since their very first iteration of the Galaxy S lineup. For two is the aftermath of the Galaxy Note7 battery disaster that took place just last year. Many must be wondering how would Samsung actually pick themselves up and regain the public’s confidence.
Nonetheless, after the much awaited official launch in Malaysia, we finally got our hands onto the Samsung Galaxy S8+. The “Plus” indicates the larger variant of the standard S8, boasting a 6.2-inch display over the 5.8-inch of the standard model. Let’s find out what does Samsung has to offer for the price of RM 3,699.
Samsung Galaxy S8+ Specifications Overview
| Samsung Galaxy S8 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ | |
| CPU & GPU | Samsung Exynos 8895 10nm 4 x 2.3 GHz + 4 x 1.7 GHz | Samsung Exynos 8895 10nm 4 x 2.3 GHz + 4 x 1.7 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB (LPDDR4) | 4 GB (LPDDR4) |
| Storage | 64 GB (UFS 2.1) supporting MicroSD up to 256 GB (occupies SIM slot 2) | 64 GB (UFS 2.1) supporting MicroSD up to 256 GB (occupies SIM slot 2) |
| Display | 5.8-inch 2960 x 1440 Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | 6.2-inch 2960 x 1440 Quad HD+ Super AMOLED |
| Camera (rear) | 12 MP f/1.7 aperture Dual Pixel AF Dual tone LED flash Optical Image Stabilisation | 12 MP f/1.7 aperture Dual Pixel AF Dual tone LED flash Optical Image Stabilisation |
| Camera (front) | 8 MP f/1.7 aperture Autofocus | 8 MP f/1.7 aperture Autofocus |
| Battery | Non-removable 3000 mAh Li-Ion | Non-removable 3500 mAh Li-Ion |
| Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| SIM | Hybrid dual SIM (Nano) | Hybrid dual SIM (Nano) |
| Connectivity | GSM / HSPA / LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GSM / HSPA / LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
Unboxing
What you get in the box:
- Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Adaptive Fast Charging wall adapter
- USB-A to USB-C cable
- AKG in-ear earphones & replacement earbuds
- Micro-USB to USB-C adapter
- USB-A to USB-C OTG adapter
- Paperwork
What a solid package especially the inclusion of the OTG adapter is a bonus!
This is such a useful tool where it allows the phone to access files on a USB flash drive. You rarely find any smartphone brands that include this with their smartphone.
Samsung also thoughtfully includes a micro USB to USB-C adapter so that you can still at least use your old cables.
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