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Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S9
Network, supported bands and technologies
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700) LTE
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
GPRSYestextYes
EDGEYesYes
Release date
First presented2017, March 2018, February
StatusSoon to arrive. Exp. release 2017, April 21stSoon to arrive. Exp. release 2018, March
Size and Dimensions
Measurements148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm (5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm (5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 in)
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)163 g (5.75 oz)
DesignCorning Gorilla Glass 5 back panelbuildFront/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
 - Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)- IP68 certified - dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes- Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)- IP68 certified - dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Display (type and size)
TypeSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colorsSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size5.8 inches 5.8 inches, 84.8 cm2
Resolution1440 x 2960 pixels 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio
MultitouchYesYes
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
 - 3D Touch (home button only)- Always-on display- TouchWiz UI- HDR10 compliant- 3D Touch (home button only)- Always-on display
System and processor information
OSAndroid OS, v7.0Android 8.0 (Oreo)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 - US modelExynos 8895 Octa - EMEAExynos 9810 Octa - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 845 - USA & China
Central processing unitOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - US modelOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA & China
Graphics processing unitAdreno 540 - US modelMali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA & China
Memory bank
Slot for memory cardmicroSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual-SIM model microSD, up to 400 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only
Built-in 4 GB RAM 64 GB 4 GB RAM 64/128/256 GB
Camera
Primary12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash12 MP (f/1.5-2.4, 26mm, 1/2.5", 1.4 ľm, Dual Pixel PDAF), phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash
Features1/2.5" sensor size, 1.4 ľm pixel size, geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording, quick tap focus, face/smile detection, Auto HDR, panoramaGeo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording, quick tap focus, face/smile detection, Auto HDR, panorama
Video2160p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, HDR, dual-video rec.2160p@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, dual-video rec.
Secondary8 MP, f/1.7, autofocus, dual video call, Auto HDR8 MP (f/1.7, 25mm, 1/3.6", 1.22 ľm), autofocus, 1440p@30fps, dual video call, Auto HDR
Sound
Different alarm typesVibration; MP3, WAV ringtones Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Main speaker
3.5mm jack
 - 24-bit/192kHz audio- noise cancellation feature- 32-bit/384kHz audio- noise cancellation feature
Communication
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetoothv5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFCYesYes
RadioNo FM radio (USA & Canada only) - Not confirmed
USBv3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Features
SensorsIris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer, heart rate monitor, SpO2Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer, heart rate monitor, SpO2
MessagingSMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IMSMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
BrowserHTML5 HTML5
JavaNo
 - Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)- quick battery charge- Qi/PMA wireless charging (market dependent)- ANT+ support- S-Voice dictation and cammands recognition- MP4/DivX/XviD/H.265 player- MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player- Photo/video editor- Document editor- Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)- quick battery charge (Quick Charge 2.0)- Qi/PMA wireless charging (market dependent)- ANT+ support- Bixby dictation and cammands recognition- MP4/DivX/XviD/H.265 player- MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player- Photo/video editor- Document editor
Battery
 Built-in Li-Ion 3000 mAh batteryBuilt-in Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery (11.55 Wh)
Other
ColorsMidnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple GoldMidnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple
PriceAbout 840 EUR
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