Overall Score
65.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#1276)65.0
Performance(#3571)62.5
Camera(#1051)49.9
Display(#1895)79.5
Battery(#546)69.0
Build(#2134)75.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active features a robust design with dimensions of 151.9 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm and a weight of 208.1g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and a plastic back and frame.
- Its 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels, providing vibrant colors and sharp images.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, it offers smooth performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 540 GPU, complemented by 4GB of RAM.
- The rear camera is a 12 MP unit with f/1.7 aperture, dual pixel PDAF, and OIS, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The device is equipped with a 4000mAh battery that supports 15W charging and wireless charging options.
- Running Android 7.0 Nougat, it is upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie with One UI, ensuring a modern software experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and USB Type-C.
- The phone is available in Meteor Gray and Tungsten Gold colors and is designed to withstand water and dust with its IP68 rating.
- Notably, it lacks a stereo speaker setup but includes a headphone jack for audio output.
- Overall, the Galaxy S8 Active combines durability with high-performance specifications.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionFor AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint
Display
Size5.8"
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~568 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 540
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video1440p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired, QC2Wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions151.9 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.98 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
Weight208.1 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMeteor Gray, Tungsten Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsIris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes