Samsung Galaxy S8
2017Support ended
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Excellent display
- Compact and lightweight
- Headphone jack
- MicroSD support
- Iris scanner
- Affordable price
What to consider
- Outdated software
- Weak battery
- No 5G
- Slow charging
- Fragile design
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 5.8"
- Resolution
- 1440 x 2960
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 540 nits
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display
- Screen size
- 5.8"
- Resolution
- 1440 x 2960
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 540 nits
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
- Processor
- Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEA
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
- GPU
- Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEAAdreno 540 - USA & China
- RAM
- 4GB
- AnTuTu score
- 199022 (v7)
Camera
- Main camera
- 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF + 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera)
- Video
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery
- Capacity
- 3000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 15W wired, QC2
- Wireless charging
- Yes (Qi)
- Battery life
- Up to 20 hours
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth
- 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.1
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm
- Weight
- 155 g
- Materials
- Glass front (GG5), glass back (GG5), aluminum frame
- Water resistance
- IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 98,6 €
Minor scratches on the frame. The screen may have minimal, almost imperceptible burn-in. Battery capacity above 85%.
Acceptable (C)
from 97,6 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Samsung Galaxy S8.
Screen burn-in
ModerateUneven wear of AMOLED pixels at high brightness.
Battery capacity degradation
ModerateNatural chemical aging of the lithium-ion battery.
Moisture detection error
MinorSalt residue or dust in the charging port, software glitch.
Red tint on display
MinorScreen calibration peculiarity.
Repairs and Parts4/10 iFixit
Battery Replacement
Strong adhesive and a glass back make opening it risky.
Screen Replacement
The screen is strongly attached to the frame, requiring complete disassembly.
Charging Port Repair
Requires opening the device but is replaceable as a daughterboard.
Spare parts are widely available due to the model's popularity.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
45 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9000 liters
E-Waste Avoided
155 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Elderly user
A person who needs a phone primarily for calls and reading news.
- Clear and bright display
- Affordable price
- Easy to hold
Music lover
A user who prefers wired headphones and a local music library.
- 3.5mm jack availability
- MicroSD slot for music
- Good sound quality
Backup phone
A business user or traveller who needs an inexpensive device for emergencies.
- Small investment
- All basic apps work
- Compact size
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
LithuaniaYour country
Estonia
Finland
Latvia
The device does not support 5G networks. VoLTE support depends on the operator's software version.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The S9 offers a better camera and stereo speakers, but the design is almost identical.
| Feature | Galaxy S8 | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers | Mono | Stereo (AKG) |
| Processor | Exynos 8895 | Exynos 9810 |
| Fingerprint sensor location | Next to camera | Below camera |
The S8 has a significantly more modern screen and design, while the iPhone 8 has a faster processor.
| Feature | Galaxy S8 | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Retina IPS LCD |
| Screen ratio | Infinity Display | Large bezels |
| Headphone jack | Yes | No |
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