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Samsung Galaxy S8+
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S8+

Released: 2017, March 29. Released 2017, April 24Price: About 230 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEA, Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
GPUMali-G71 MP20 - EMEA, Adreno 540 - USA & China
NFCYes
SAR0.44 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
Dual8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF, 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera)
Size5.8 inches, 84.8 cm, 2, (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy S8
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Video1440p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsMidnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink, Burgundy Red
ModelsSM-G950FD, SM-G950W, SM-G950S, SM-G950K, SM-G950L, SM-G9500, SM-G950A, SM-G950P, SM-G950T, SM-G950U, SM-G950V, SM-G950F, SM-G950U1, SM-G950N, SC-02J, SCV36, SM-G950, G950F
SAR EU0.32 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
Single12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
StatusDiscontinued
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
ChipsetExynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEA, Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.768 (sunlight)
SensorsIris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging15W wired, QC2, Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM
Released2017, March 29. Released 2017, April 24
Announced2017, March 29. Released 2017, April 24
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Talk timeUp to 20 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm (5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)
Music playUp to 67 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~570 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 72dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 199022 (v7), GeekBench: 6656 (v4.4), GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -92.5dB / Crosstalk -92.8dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 84h

Samsung Galaxy S8+ Overview

About Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung Galaxy S8 is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Samsung Galaxy S8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM with Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEA, Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy S8+ can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy S8+?

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy S8+ support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy S8+ void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy S8+ will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy S8+ run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy S8+.