Smartphone Samsung Galaxy S8 64Gb Midnight Black
The new form factor and revolutionary screen, bent on both sides and pleasing with the full immersion effect, advanced "iron" and voice assistant Bixby, updated cameras and many other chips. The model is uniquely interesting. And this is a completely new device, unlike the previous galactic generation.
The most remarkable feature of the novelty is the limitless Super AMOLED screen, curved from two sides by the good tradition of the Galaxy S7 Edge. It occupies almost the entire front panel - from edge to edge - and gives a widescreen video with the effect of full immersion.
This manufacturer proudly calls the screen infinite - Infinity display.
In the Galaxy S8, it has a size of 5.8 inches. There is protection glass Gorilla Glass of the fifth generation. The resolution is 1440 x 2960 pixels, while the aspect ratio is 18.5: 9.
A delicious feature is the ability to change the screen resolution. There are three options:
HD + (1480 x 720 pixels);
Full HD + (2220 x 1080 pixels);
WQHD + (2960 x 1440 pixels).
When it's important to keep the battery charge, the minimum resolution is chosen, that is HD +, for everyday use - Full HD +, but for virtual reality you need WQHD +.
And the design of the smartphone is good, definitely not a faceless device for communication.
Virtual invisible button and fingerprint scanner on the rear.
The guys from the Samsung refused the Home button, which usually lives under the screen. It, like the buttons "Back" and "Recent applications", was moved to the screen.
The fingerprint sensor on the front side moved to the rear, closer to the main camera. The developers are confident that we, the users, will quickly get used to its new location.
Especially for the novelty, Samsung, with the support of AKG, even came up with a premium headset. It can be found in a box with a smartphone. And in general, the package of devices is more than generous.
Above the screen in new products appeared the scanner of the iris of the eye.
For lovers of selfie - the recognition of faces.
And, of course, there was a traditional unlock with the touch.
The manufacturer assures that the Samsung Galaxy S8 guarantees uncompromising data protection. Willingly believe.
5.8-inch Samsung Galaxy S8 has a size of 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm and weighs 155 grams. Yes, the smartphone is big, but for such a diagonal it is compact enough and it fits well in the hand.
Smartphone made friends with virtual assistant Bixby.
To call it on the body - its edge - there is a separate button.
The main purpose of Bixby is to help in the management of the device. The assistant also organizes information and creates reminders. For example, you can ask to remind him to read the letter or send a message.
Bixby on command can turn on the video or, alternatively, flip the photo. At the same time, the assistant understands the context. And in order, for example, to transfer video from a smartphone to a TV, you just need to say: "Transfer the video to the TV."
But there is a minus - Bixby is only available in English and Korean.
The device runs under the operating system Android 7.0 with a slightly redesigned proprietary interface. As for memory, this is 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in. You can expand the user's reserves due to two-symbol.
Among the wireless technologies that models have, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac, GPS / A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS and NFC
The main camera in the gadget remained 12-megapixel (f / 1.7) with optical stabilization. It is single. The main changes have affected the software.
For example, the novelty quickly snaps frames, so you will not miss a moment.
Good shots are obtained in low light conditions. Again respect to high-speed optics and increased pixels of the matrix (1.4 μm). Delicious photos will provide a special mode of "Food"
To capture moving subjects, multi-shot shooting is provided.
It is possible to control the depth of field, for example, blurring the background and focusing on the front. Or vice versa. There is a panoramic focus
The front eight-megapixel camera is also equipped with a high-aperture lens (f / 1.7). They promise steep selfies even at night. There is an intelligent autofocus with the function of recognizing faces.
The battery of the new flagship has 3000 mAh. Charging is via USB-C port. This is almost a universal solution. There is a quick charge.
Also, smartphones support fast charging with an induction charger.