Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Excellent display
- Headphone jack
- Memory card slot
- Compact design
- Iris scanner
- Very affordable price
What to consider
- Outdated software
- No 5G
- Slow charging
- Single camera
- Battery degradation
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.2"
- Resolution
- 1440 x 2960
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 570 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display
- Screen size
- 6.2"
- Resolution
- 1440 x 2960
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 570 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
- Processor
- Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEA
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
- GPU
- Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEAAdreno 540 - USA & China
- RAM
- 4GB
- AnTuTu score
- 210000 (v8)
Camera
- Main camera
- 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF + 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera)
- Video
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery
- Capacity
- 3500 mAh
- Charging speed
- 15W wired, QC2
- Wireless charging
- Yes (Qi)
- Battery life
- Up to 12 hours web browsing
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth
- 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.1
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm
- Weight
- 173 g
- Materials
- Glass front (GG5), glass back (GG5), aluminum frame
- Water resistance
- IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 107,3 €
May have minor micro-scratches on the screen. Battery health 85-90%. No visible screen burn-in.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus.
Screen burn-in
ModerateUneven wear of AMOLED pixels with prolonged bright usage.
Battery swelling
CriticalChemical aging of the battery and gas formation.
Moisture detection error
MinorDirt or actual moisture in the charging port.
Reddish screen tint
MinorScreen calibration peculiarity.
Repairs and Parts4/10 iFixit
Battery Replacement
Strong adhesive and a glass back panel make opening risky.
Screen Replacement
The screen is curved and strongly glued to the frame, requiring professional tools.
Charging Port Repair
Requires complete disassembly of the device, but the port is on a separate module.
Spare parts are widely available due to the model's popularity, but screen assemblies are expensive.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
45 kg CO2e
Water Saved
11000 liters
E-Waste Avoided
173 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Elderly user
A person who needs a phone for calling, reading news, and viewing photos.
- Large and clear display
- Simple One UI interface
- Affordable price
Child's first phone
A durable and inexpensive device for a child to be reachable and play simple games.
- Small investment
- Good build quality
- Presence of a headphone jack
Backup phone / Work phone
An ideal device for in-car navigation or as a second number for work matters.
- Good GPS and display
- Supports all basic apps
- Compact size
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
LatviaYour country
Estonia
Finland
Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks. VoLTE support depends on the operator's software.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The S9+ offers a better camera system (dual camera) and stereo speakers, but the design is almost identical. The S8+ is purely a budget option today.
| Feature | Galaxy S8 Plus | Galaxy S9+ |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Single 12MP | Dual 12MP (variable aperture) |
| Audio System | Mono speaker | Stereo speakers (AKG) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Next to camera | Below camera (more convenient) |
The iPhone 8 Plus offers longer software support and more stable performance, but the Galaxy S8+'s display and modern design are superior.
| Feature | Galaxy S8 Plus | iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Super AMOLED (Infinity) | LCD (large bezels) |
| Memory Card | Yes | No |
| Biometrics | Iris scanner + Fingerprint | Touch ID |
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