• 5.8" (2960x1440) Super AMOLED
  • 4GB
    Snapdragon 835 SoC
    64GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.7, OIS 1 Rear Camera
  • 4000 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active phone has a 5.8-inch (2960x1440) Super AMOLED screen, a 12MP main camera and a 8MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh and the main processor is a Snapdragon 835 with 4 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy S8 Active (Launched 2017-08-01), Price: 309 USD at Amazon
Display5.8" 2960x1440 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 12-MP f/1.7 (Primary) +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 8-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 835 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery4000 mAh
DesignIP68, 208.1g (7.3oz), 151.9x74.9x9.9 mm (5.98 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches)
Price (Market)$309
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.8"
Display/Body Ratio75.0%
Resolution2960x1440
Sharpness (PPI)568 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 5
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Tweakable Resolution
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/1.7
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • HDR Video
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)4000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
Talk Time32 hours
Music Playback Time113 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 835
Processor ModelMSM8998
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.35 GHz
RAM Options4GB
Internal Storage Options64GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 7.0
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT12 603 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head0.25 W/Kg
SAR US Body0.8 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • Daydream VR
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Speaker channelsStereo
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • DIVX
  • XVID
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity

Galaxy S8 Active Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy S8 Active was retailing at around $309 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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Yes. Our information indicates that the Galaxy S8 Active is IP68-certified to be water-resistant.
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No, the Galaxy S8 Active does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but it may be different in Asian markets. We mainly track United States data.
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No, the Galaxy S8 Active 2960x1440 resolution is not 4K.
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No, the Galaxy S8 Active is not capable of Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy S8 Active does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy S8 Active is a 4G-LTE smartphone that is rated 4G LTE cat12 (603 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy S8 Active does not work on 5G NR networks.
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Yes, the Galaxy S8 Active has a USB-C connector.
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No, the Galaxy S8 Active's battery cannot be removed.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 4 Single

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Geekbench 4 Multi

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GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

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GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

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GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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