Key Highlights
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, launched in August 2017, is a rugged powerhouse built for those who demand durability without compromising on performance. Featuring a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a stunning 1440 x 2960 pixel resolution and 568 ppi density, this device offers vibrant visuals and crisp clarity. Protected by Gorilla Glass, it’s designed to withstand the toughest environments while maintaining Samsung’s signature elegance. Under the hood, the Galaxy S8 Active runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and an Adreno 540 GPU for smooth multitasking and powerful graphics performance. The phone comes with 64GB of internal storage, expandable up to 256GB via microSD card, giving users ample space for apps, photos, and videos. Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the 12MP rear camera with sharp image quality and the 8MP front camera for detailed selfies and video calls. The device supports fingerprint and facial recognition for quick and secure unlocking, combining convenience with top-tier protection. Powering it all is a massive 4000mAh non-removable battery, ensuring all-day usage even with heavy tasks. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, USB Type-C, and 4G LTE. The phone also integrates multiple sensors like a gyroscope, heart rate monitor, proximity, and ambient light sensors. Built with a rugged back panel and flat design reminiscent of the LG G6, the Galaxy S8 Active stands out as a tough version of the classic S8, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals alike. Weighing 208 grams and available in Meteor Grey and Titanium Gold, it delivers both strength and style. Priced from ₹54,990 in India, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active remains a solid choice for users seeking flagship-level performance with military-grade durability.
Full Specifications
Display
- Type
- Super AMOLED
- Size
- 5.8 inches
- Resolution
- 1440 x 2960 pixels
- Aspect ratio
- 18.5:9
- PPI
- 568 ppi
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Adaptive refresh rate
- No
- Max rated brightness
- 1000 nits
- Max rated brightness in HDR
- 600 nits
- HDR support
- HDR10
- Screen protection
- Gorilla Glass 5
- Screen-to-body ratio
- 75.0%
- Display features
- Always-On Display | HDR10 | Pressure Sensitive Home Button
- Display tests
- 100% DCI-P3 coverage, high brightness mode (~1000 nits), deep blacks, PWM dimming
- Sources
- https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s8-active-64gb--at-t--meteor-gray-sm-g892azaaatt/#specs
Design & Build
- Height
- 151.9 mm (5.98")
- Width
- 74.9 mm (2.95")
- Thickness
- 9.9 mm (0.39")
- Weight
- 208 g
- Waterproof
- IP68
- Advanced cooling
- None
- Rear material
- Plastic
- Frame material
- Plastic
- Colors
- Meteor Gray | Titanium Gold | Sandy Gold
- Fingerprint scanner
- Rear
- Screen-to-body ratio (design)
- 75.0%
Performance
- Chipset brand
- Qualcomm
- Chipset model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
- Max clock
- 2457 MHz
- CPU cores
- 8 (4 + 4)
- Architecture
- 4x Kryo 280 @ 2.35 GHz (Performance) + 4x Kryo 280 @ 1.9 GHz (Efficiency)
- Manufacturing
- Samsung
- Lithography process
- 10 nm
- Neural processor (NPU)
- No
- Graphics
- Adreno 540
- GPU shading units
- 768
- GPU clock
- 710 MHz
- FLOPS
- 567 GFLOPS
- Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
- 480
- Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
- 1600
- Geekbench Compute (GPU)
- 1200
- AnTuTu v10
- 201325
- Benchmarks notes
- https://phonesdata.com/en/smartphones/samsung/galaxy-s8-active-4858/antutu/
Memory
- RAM size
- 4 GB
- Memory type
- LPDDR4X
- Channels
- 2
- Storage size
- 64 GB
- Storage type
- UFS 2.1
- Memory card
- microSD (hybrid)
Software
- Operating system
- Android 7
- ROM
- Stock Android
- OS size
Battery
- Capacity
- 4000
- Max charge power
- 15 W
- Battery type
- Li-Ion
- Replaceable
- No
- Wireless charging
- Yes (10 W)
- Reverse charging
- No
- Fast charging
- 50% in about 30 minutes
- Full charging time
- 1 hour 50 minutes
- Battery life tests
- Web: ~12h 30m, Video: ~14h, Talk Time: ~25h
- General battery life
- 24 hr
Main camera
- Matrix
- 12 megapixels
- Image resolution
- 4032 x 3024 pixels
- Zoom
- Digital
- Flash
- Single LED
- Stabilization
- Optical
- 8K video recording
- No
- 4K video recording
- Up to 30FPS
- 1080p video recording
- Up to 60FPS
- Slow motion
- 720p @ 240fps
- Angle of widest lens
- No
- Camera features
- Dual Pixel PDAF | Auto HDR | Panorama | Touch Focus | Face Detection | Pro Mode | RAW Support
- Lenses
Selfie camera
- Megapixels
- 8 megapixels
- Image resolution
- 3264 x 2448 pixels
- Aperture
- f/1.7
- Focal length
- 25 mm
- Sensor
- Samsung S5K3H1
- Sensor size
- 1/3.6"
- Pixel size
- 1.22 µm
- Autofocus
- PDAF
- Stabilization
- No
- Video resolution
- 1080p@30
- Depth sensor (TOF 3D)
- No
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi standard
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Wi-Fi features
- Dual Band | Wi-Fi Direct | Hotspot | MIMO
- Bluetooth version
- 5.0
- Bluetooth features
- A2DP | LE | aptX
- USB type
- USB Type-C
- USB version
- 2.0
- USB features
- Charging | OTG (On-The-Go) | Storage
- DisplayPort
- No
- GPS
- GPS | GLONASS | BDS | GALILEO
- NFC
- Yes
- Infrared port
- No
Network
- Number of SIM
- 2
- Type of SIM card
- Nano
- Multi SIM mode
- Standby
- eSIM support
- No
- Hybrid slot
- Yes
- 2G network
- 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
- 3G network
- 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
- 4G network
- 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75
- 5G support
- No
Sound
- Speakers
- Stereo
- Headphone audio jack
- Yes
- FM radio
- No
- Dolby Atmos
- No
- Speakers test
- Max loudness: 89.3 dB
Other
- Category
- Flagship
- Announced
- August 2017
- Release date
- August 2017
- Launch price (MSRP)
- ₹ 40447
- Sensors
- accelerometer | gyro | proximity | compass | barometer | heart rate
- Bundled charger
- Included