Samsung·Flagship · Released Apr 2017
Galaxy S8
The compact 2017 Galaxy that redefined the phone face.
64/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$720
Color · Midnight Black
Display
5.8" QHD+ AMOLED
Chipset
SD 835
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.7
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
155 g
AI Snapshot
The compact 2017 Galaxy — a design landmark, now legacy.
The Galaxy S8 brought the Infinity Display to a compact body. One camera, no 5G and ended support make it a historical entry rather than a recommendation.
Subscores · 0–100
Display83
Camera70
Performance60
Battery64
Build82
Value62
- Compact body with the new Infinity Display.
- Sharp QHD+ AMOLED.
- IP68, headphone jack and microSD.
- Light at 155 g.
Full specifications
Type
Super AMOLED Infinity Display, 60 Hz
Size
5.8 inches
Resolution
2,960 × 1,440 px (570 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 5
Main
12 MP, f/1.7, OIS
Selfie
8 MP, f/1.7, autofocus
Video
4K @ 30 fps
Features
Dual Pixel PDAF
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -85.0%
This
315,000
Class avg
2,100,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -76.0%
This
695
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -78.3%
This
1,820
Class avg
8,400
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -90.6%
This
6.0 fps
Class avg
64.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy S8 released?
The Galaxy S8 was released in Apr 2017.
What is the Galaxy S8 screen size and type?
The Galaxy S8 has a 5.8" QHD+ AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy S8 use?
The Galaxy S8 is powered by the SD 835 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S8 have?
The Galaxy S8 ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy S8 battery capacity?
The Galaxy S8 has a 3,000 mAh battery.
What is the Galaxy S8 main camera?
The Galaxy S8 has a 12 MP · f/1.7 main camera.
Does the Galaxy S8 have 5G?
The Galaxy S8 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Galaxy S8 waterproof?
The Galaxy S8 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.