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Samsung Galaxy S8

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Price: $414

89

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 171 expert reviews
  • Excellent:
    143
  • Good:
    23
  • Average:
    0
  • Bad:
    5
8.0

User Score

Based on 1,642 reviews
as scored by Amazon users

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is arguably the most innovative phone on the market right now. From a design perspective, they are stunning devices to look at and hold, largely due to the infinity display that melts into the sturdy metal rim. Their software is also really polished -- usually a sore spot for Samsung.

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Last revision on February 8, 2019

Editors Liked

  • Amazing, large display
  • Meticulous fit and finish
  • Excellent camera
  • A phone that feels like the future

Editors Didn't Like

  • Irritating biometric unlocking
  • Awfully placed fingerprint sensor
  • Annoying preinstalled apps
  • Mediocre battery life

Direct Competitors and Related Products

  • 85

    Google Pixel 2

  • 81

    Apple iPhone 8

  • 87

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  • 84

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  • 75

    Essential Phone

  • 78

    BlackBerry KEYone

  • 82

    Huawei P10

  • 84

    LG G6

Expert reviews and ratings

By TopTenREVIEWS on April 21, 2018 89

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is not only the best Android smartphone, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better phone thanks to its stunning edge-to-edge display, powerful processor, impressive battery performance and top-notch...

By Alphr on April 13, 2018 100

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 reviewIn short, we always knew that the Samsung Galaxy S8 was going to be good, but the stakes have been raised. It needs to be good, and good enough to justify the immense price tag too. It's £689 SIM-free, with...

By TechRadar on April 11, 2018 90

Samsung Galaxy S8:an pitäisi olla listasi kärkipäässä, jos etsit uutta puhelinta. Sen suuri reunaton näyttö on kaunis ja erittäin laadukas. Sormenjälkitunnistimen sijoittaminen hankalaan paikkaan puhelimen taakse, sekä huonosti toimivat iirisskanneri ja...

By TopNewReview on April 02, 2018 80

On the downside, though, one-handed usability (especially when unlocking the device) and battery life aren't as good as its S7 predecessor.It's also very, very expensive. So you may be getting the best phone around but you'll certainly be paying a high...

By IT PRO on December 11, 2017 100

The Galaxy S8 is a thing of absolute beauty. Pairing speed and power with a sophisticated and attractive design, it runs rings around its competition in almost every arena. Not only is it the the peak of Samsung's smartphone design, it's set a new...

By beebom.com on September 14, 2017 88

The Galaxy S8 packs in a stunning design and a beautiful display. It also features great cameras, refined software, decent speakers, sleek performance and handy additional touches like the pressure sensitive button and the AKG earphones.However, its...

By Trusted Reviews on July 31, 2017 100

Samsung Galaxy S8 – Battery Life The biggest concern I had about the Samsung Galaxy S8 was the battery life. Considering the fallout from trying to cram a big battery inside the slim Note 7, it's probably no surprise that Samsung has been a little...

By GadgetSpeak on July 19, 2017 76

It is 15x6.5x.7cm, the viewable screen is 5½ inches, the screen resolution is 1080x2200 so better than the average PC but still sharp, should you wish you can set lower resolution at 720x1480 or a higher resolution at 1440x2960 but not all Apps may like...

By avforums.com on July 12, 2017 90

The Galaxy S8 is the best phone Samsung has made. Well, you'd expect that. But it's genuinely one of the best phones I've ever seen, and easily the most accomplished, elegant Android phone, despite strong competition from HTC with its immaculate build...

By pcquest.com on July 11, 2017 90

Without a doubt, this is an excellent device in terms of performance, camera and battery life. But two things are annoying placement of fingerprint sensor and dud Bixby.If you ask for the stunning device of the year 2017, then till date I would say its...

By CoolSmartphone on June 20, 2017 88

Yet another Samsung barnstormer that totally erases any memories of exploding phones. Sexy, powerful, well-equipped. Pricey though, and with a questionable fingerprint sensor.88OnePlus 5 launch event. LiveThe P10. I actually need to keep this...

By techadvisor.co.uk on June 15, 2017 90

Samsung has taken the best phone around and made it even better with an impressive screen and design. It ticks a shed load of boxes you'd want a flagship to do. It's the best phone of 2017 so far but it is expensive and the biometrics are a let down....

By phandroid.com on June 12, 2017 96

The Galaxy S8 is the Swiss Army knife of smartphones. Just because it does most things well, doesn't mean it's perfect. You can find other devices that offer better audio, better cameras, better displays, modularity, or even better pricing for similar...

By nag.co.za on June 07, 2017 90

Whatever your reason for upgrading, this is the phone you want. It feels and looks like the future of smartphones. It not only looks, but acts the part as well. The negatives are inconsequential when considering the overall package. The Samsung Galaxy...

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