Samsung Unveils Shiny New Galaxy S8, S8+ Smartphones [Photos]

1 of 3

❯

❮

Samsung has a lot to make up for after their debacle with the explosive Galaxy Note 7. Today (March 29), the brand unveiled the Galaxy S8 and S8+, powerful smartphones that hope to up the ante in the mobile phone game.

The Galaxy S8 features outstanding features that hope to break out of rigmarole of smartphones, from all manufactures, looking like the same phone as previous models, over and over again.

The new Galaxy phones sport Infinity Displays the feature smooth surfaces which lack any sharp angles. As usual, Samsung’s camera is still the most advanced you’ll find on a smartphone.

Bixby, which is clearly the answer to Siri, is an “intelligent interface” that Samsung touts as being ultra-intuitive.

Overall the Samsung S8 and S8+ will seamlessly integrate with a portfolio of products that include the Gear VR and Samsung DeX (which flips your phone into a desktop computer). The phones are still water and dust resistance and feature MicroSD support up to 256GB. Also, worth noting, all the Galaxy S8 and S8+ phones will come with AKG earbuds.

All things considered, calling it an iPhone killer isn’t too much of a stretch, no?

Stateside, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be available in Midnight Black, Orchid Gray and Arctic Silver starting April 21 with pre-orders beginning on March 30.

Check out detailed images of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ below and on the following pages.

Photo-Getty

The Galaxy Foundation

In addition to the new design innovations, Samsung continues to build on the Galaxy foundation, delivering cutting-edge technology, including an advanced camera and enhanced performance that has been the hallmark of Galaxy flagship smartphones.

Premium Camera: The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are equipped with an advanced 8MP F1.7 Smart autofocus front camera and 12MP F1.7 Dual Pixel rear camera for the best low-light, zoom and anti-blur photos with enhanced image processing¹.
Powerful Performance: Packing powerful performance and connectivity, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ feature the industry’s first 10 nm chip, enabling heightened speed and efficiency.
Robust Entertainment: As the world’s first mobile device certified by the UHD Alliance as MOBILE HDR PREMIUM^TM, Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ let you see much richer colors and more immersive experiences while watching your favorite shows. In addition, the devices offer next-level gaming experiences with vivid and superior graphic technology, as well as Game Pack, featuring top game titles, including select titles supported by the Vulkan API.
Mobile Security: Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are built on Samsung Knox, a defense-grade security platform². In addition, the devices will offer a selection of biometric authentication, including a fingerprint scanner and iris scanner so users can select the method that works best for them.