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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

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₹15,990 (Starting Price)

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

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