Samsung·Flagship · Released Apr 2017
Galaxy S8+
The phone that launched the Infinity Display era.
66/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$850
Color · Midnight Black
Display
6.2" QHD+ AMOLED
Chipset
SD 835
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.7
Battery
3,500 mAh
Weight
173 g
AI Snapshot
The 2017 phone that made bezels uncool.
The Galaxy S8+ introduced the Infinity Display and reshaped phone design. Today, with one camera, no 5G and ended support, it is a historical milestone rather than a buy.
Subscores · 0–100
Display84
Camera70
Performance60
Battery72
Build82
Value62
- Launched the bezel-light Infinity Display.
- Beautiful QHD+ AMOLED for its era.
- IP68, headphone jack and microSD.
- Premium glass-and-metal build.
Full specifications
Type
Super AMOLED Infinity Display, 60 Hz
Size
6.2 inches
Resolution
2,960 × 1,440 px (529 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 -84.8%
This
320,000
Class avg
2,100,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -75.9%
This
700
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -78.0%
This
1,850
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 6.2" 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 3,500 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.