Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ With Infinity Display and Exynos 8890 Launched In India starting Rs. 57,900

By Deepak Rajawat • Updated On 19 Apr 2017

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The wait is over. After making a grand debut at Unboxed Event in New York, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have finally been unleashed in India at a press event in New Delhi. The new Samsung flagship in online space will be a Flipkart exclusive for which pre-booking has already started.
The Galaxy S8 is priced in the vicinity of Rs 57,900, while the S8+ will cost Rs. 64900. All those who prebook the new S-series flagships get a free fast wireless charger. Sales start on May 5. Reliance Jio will also offer double data offer to S8 and S8+ users. galaxy-s8_design
Also Read: A Complete Guide To Bixby, Samsung’s Very Own Voice Assistant

The major different between the two phones is the screen size – the Galaxy S8 comes with a 5.8-inch display while the Galaxy s8+ has a 6.2-inch screen. Samsung has done away with the flat display variants and both of these new phones have the dual curved edges to the display. The Galaxy S8 duo screen shares same resolution of 2960×1440 and come with curved Super AMOLED Infinity display.
Capture Samsung’s this new Infinity display appear out of shape due to its ultra-wide aspect ratio of 18:5:9 instead of the standard 16:9.

Unlike, the Galaxy S7 there is no physical home button on the phone. For these two new phones Samsung’s switched to a pressure sensitive display arrangement for the home button and customisable on-screen navigation buttons. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is water and dust resistant and also supports wireless charging. gsocho-bixby-06

Samsung continues to keep Qualcomm Snapdragon variant exclusive to very few nations. In India, the Galaxy S8 duos are powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 8895 chipset developed by using 10nm processor. Both of them comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB expandable storage. The phone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat with Samsung’s revamped TouchWiz UI.

What sets both phones apart (other than screen size) is the battery size. The Galaxy S8 gets a 3,000mAh battery whereas the Galaxy S8+ offers a 3,500mAh battery.

Also Read: Mi 6 Launched: Everything You Need To Know

On the optics front, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ features a 12-megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS). Up front, both phones include an 8-megapixel shooter with f/1.7 aperture and autofocus.

The Galaxy S8 gets its own Bixby – a smart AI assistant. It has a dedicated key on the left edge of the phone. The company claims that it can perform various task, from making calls to recommending restaurants nearby to changing the device’s settings.

Samsung’s had a tough second half of 2016 with Galaxy Note 7 as its exploding battery become an embarrassment for the company. The S8/S8+ is expected to pull it back on track.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ Specifications

Model	Samsung Galaxy S8	Samsung Galaxy S8+
Display	5.8-inch Quad HD+ (2960 × 1440 pixels), AMOLED, Gorilla Glass 5, HDR 10	6.2-inch Quad HD+ (2960 × 1440 pixels), AMOLED, Gorilla Glass 5, HDR 10
Processor	Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 9 Series 8895 processor	Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 9 Series 8895 processor
RAM	4GB	4GB
Internal Storage	64GB	64GB
Software	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Primary Camera	12MP Dual Pixel rear camera with LED Flash, f/1.7 aperture	12MP Dual Pixel rear camera with LED Flash, f/1.7 aperture
Secondary Camera	8MP, F/1.7 aperture	8MP, F/1.7 aperture
Dimensions and Weight	148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0mm and 152 grams	159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1mm and 173 grams
Battery	3,000 mAh, fast charging	3,500 mAh, fast charging
Others	4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB, 3.5mm audio jack, Iris scanner, Fingerprint sensor	4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB, 3.5mm audio jack, Iris scanner, Fingerprint sensor
Starting Price	Rs. 57,900	Rs. 64,900

Deepak Rajawat

Deepak Rajawat is a technology journalist and editor with over 12 years of experience in both print and digital media. Before transitioning to online journalism, he contributed to renowned publications including Hindustan Times and The Statesman.

At Smartprix, Deepak reviews smartphones, laptops, TVs, and soundbars, with a focus on answering the real-world questions that matter most to consumers. Over the past decade, he has reviewed more than 1,000 devices, combining hands-on expertise with a user-first approach.

A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Calcutta University, Deepak also follows emerging technologies closely—including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Earlier in his career, he covered sports with the same passion he now brings to tech.

He is based in Noida and joined Smartprix in September 2015.

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