The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is the direct successor to the Galaxy S7 Active, coming with the rugged and tough signature of the company's active series. It features a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Under the hood, the S8 Active is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and an Adreno 540 GPU, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, a step up from the S7 Active’s Snapdragon 820 and 32GB storage option.
The main camera is a 12MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture, PDAF, and OIS, capable of 4K and 1080p video recording. The front camera setup includes a 5MP lens with an f/1.9 aperture, along with a 2MP iris scanner, adding an extra layer of security compared to the S7 Active.
The device runs on Android 7.0 with One UI and offers connectivity options such as Bluetooth 5.1, WiFi NFC, and USB Type-C. For ruggedness, the Galaxy S8 Active is IP68 and MIL-STD-810G certified, making it resistant to dust, and water (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes).
It is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery, supports 15W wired charging and PMA wireless charging, and available in Meteor Gray and Tungsten Gold colors. The table below contains the full specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active.
| Launch This refers to the date when this device was officially introduced into the market. | 2017, August / Released 2017, August |
| Brand / Model These are key identifiers that indicate the manufacturer or company that produces this smartphone, and the specific model of the phone. |
Samsung / Galaxy S8 Active - Also known as Samsung SM-G892A, SM-G892U |
| 2G Bands 2G refers to the second generation of cellular technology and includes various frequency bands for basic voice and text communication. | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands 3G refers to the third generation of cellular technology, encompassing different frequency ranges for faster data speeds, mobile internet, and multimedia capabilities. |
HSDPA Band 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - AT-T - 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - T-Mobile - 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Sprint |
| 4G Bands 4G refers to the fourth generation of cellular technology, operating in specific frequency bands to provide significantly faster data speeds, supporting high-definition video streaming and advanced applications. |
LTE Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - AT-T - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 - T-Mobile - 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 41 - Sprint |
| Ruggedity This indicates the device's durability and ability to withstand harsh conditions or impacts. It is a very popular term used with tough or rugged phones. IP68/IP69K are international ratings that measure a smartphone's resistance to dust and water. MIL-STD-810H is a military standard that sets criteria for the environmental and durability testing of electronic devices. It means this device has undergone various tests to demonstrate its resilience in challenging conditions, such as extreme temperatures, humidity, vibration, and shock. |
IP68 / MIL-STD-810G - dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) - Salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant |
| Dimensions / Weight: This refers to the physical size and weight of the device, measured in millimeter (mm) and grams (g) respectively. | 151.9 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm / 208.1 grams |
| SIM SIM stands for "Subscriber Identity Module." It is a small card, typically inserted into a slot in a mobile phone, that contains important information for connecting the device to a mobile network. SIM cards can come in various sizes, including standard SIM, micro SIM, nano SIM, or even electronic (eSIM), depending on the phone's design. | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Screen Display refers to the screen or visual interface of the device. It includes details such as screen size, resolution, and technology (e.g., LCD, OLED, AMOLED). | 5.8-inches / Super AMOLED touch screen / HDR10 |
| Resolution Screen Resolution refers to the number of pixels that make up the display screen and is typically expressed as a combination of horizontal and vertical pixel counts (e.g., 1920 x 1080, 2560 x 1440, or 3840 x 2160). The screen resolution determines the level of detail and sharpness of the visual content displayed on the smartphone's screen. Higher resolutions generally result in crisper and more detailed images and text | 1440 x 2960 pixels / 18.5:9 aspect ratio / 568 PPI |
| Features Camera features encompass various functionalities and capabilities that enhance the device's photography and videography experience. These features can include Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Panorama, HDR, Ai Mode, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, etc. |
Screen protection (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) - Always-on display |
| OS This is the Operating System. It refers to the software platform that runs on the smartphone and manages the device's hardware and software resources. Common smartphone operating systems include Android (developed by Google), iOS (developed by Apple). | Google Android 7.0 with One UI |
| Chipset This refers to the integrated circuit that serves as the device's central processing unit (CPU). It plays a pivotal role in the smartphone's performance, speed, and energy efficiency. |
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) CPU - Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - Adreno 540 GPU |
| Memory This encompasses two components: storage capacity and RAM (Random Access Memory). Storage capacity, typically measured in gigabytes (GB) or terabytes (TB), dictates how much internal space is available for apps, files, and media storage. RAM, measured in gigabytes (GB), is temporary memory crucial for multitasking and app performance, with more RAM generally leading to smoother operation and faster task-switching capabilities. |
4GB RAM + 64GB ROM - SD-card support: Yes |
| Main The main camera, also known as the rear camera, is the primary camera on the back of the smartphone. It is typically used for capturing photos and videos in various scenarios and is often the more powerful and versatile camera on the device | 12MP, F/1.7, PDAF, OIS |
| Selfie The selfie camera, also known as the front-facing camera, is the camera on the front of the smartphone, primarily used for capturing selfies and video calls |
Dual lenses: - 5MP, F/1.9, with 1080p@30fps - Iris scanner: 2MP |
| Features Camera features encompass various functionalities and capabilities that enhance the device's photography and videography experience. These features can include Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Panorama, HDR, Ai Mode, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, etc. | 4K/1080p@30fps video recording / LED Flash / gyro-EIS |
| Connectivity This encompasses the device's ability to connect and communicate with other devices and networks. It includes features such as cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC (Near Field Communication), and USB connectivity options. | Bluetooth 5.1 A2DP / WiFi 2.4G-5G / NFC / USB 2.0 |
| Navigation Navigation refers to the device's ability to determine and display location information and provide directions to users. This functionality is usually powered by Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Sensors This refers to the various built-in sensors that enable the device to gather information from its environment and interactions. Common sensors found in rugged smartphones may include fingerprint sensor, light sensor, barometer sensor among others. | Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate |
| Battery This section refers to the device's power source and its related specifications. This typically includes details such as the battery capacity, measured in milliampere-hours (mAh) or watt-hours (Wh), and it charging details. |
Li-Ion 4000mAh, non-removable - 15W wired charging - PMA wireless charging |
| Others This is a catch-all category that includes various additional features, specifications, or capabilities that don't fall under the major categories like display, camera, memory, or connectivity. |
Color: Meteor Gray, Tungsten Gold S-Voice natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) |
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