SAMSUNG GALAXY S8
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is potentially just one month away, and so there's no shortage
of rumours and leaks. Here's what we know about Samsung's next flagship, including
the Galaxy S8 release date, specs, features, and price.
of rumours and leaks. Here's what we know about Samsung's next flagship, including
the Galaxy S8 release date, specs, features, and price.
(Update: 23 February 2017): A new leak has seemingly revealed both the reveal date and
release date of the Galaxy S8. Read on to find out more.
release date of the Galaxy S8. Read on to find out more.
LATEST GALAXY S8 NEWS AND RUMOURS
It'll come as no surprise to those familiar with smartphone release cycles, but CES 2017 has
been and gone with no Galaxy S8 sightings. Samsung released TVs, fridges, speakers,
Chromebooks, updated versions of the Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017), and half-hear
ted apologies for the exploding Note 7 fiasco but, alas, no shiny new flagship.
been and gone with no Galaxy S8 sightings. Samsung released TVs, fridges, speakers,
Chromebooks, updated versions of the Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017), and half-hear
ted apologies for the exploding Note 7 fiasco but, alas, no shiny new flagship.
Unfortunately, it turns out that we won't be seeing Samsung's new phone at the next big trades
how – MWC 2017 – either. In a surprise announcement, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy
S8 would skip the show, with analysts expecting an April debut instead.
how – MWC 2017 – either. In a surprise announcement, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy
S8 would skip the show, with analysts expecting an April debut instead.
The good news is that Samsung has already applied for the Galaxy S8 trademark, which may
mean a launch is imminent. Early in January, Samsung filed for ownership of the branding,
citing
smartphones, tablets, cables, and phone cases as the sorts of items it could be applied too.
Despite the fiery Note 7 PR debacle, it seems Galaxy isn't going away any time soon.
mean a launch is imminent. Early in January, Samsung filed for ownership of the branding,
citing
smartphones, tablets, cables, and phone cases as the sorts of items it could be applied too.
Despite the fiery Note 7 PR debacle, it seems Galaxy isn't going away any time soon.
There's plenty of new S8 talking points, though. For instance, it's expected that we'll see
two distinct variants of the Galaxy S8, one small and one big. The larger version is, according
to Evan Blass, going to be called the Galaxy S8+, and both versions will reportedly have an
'Edge' style display – flat screens begone.
two distinct variants of the Galaxy S8, one small and one big. The larger version is, according
to Evan Blass, going to be called the Galaxy S8+, and both versions will reportedly have an
'Edge' style display – flat screens begone.
Better still, we’re already hearing talk of Galaxy S8 specs, with rumoured features including
a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip, a QHD display, and a very high screen-to-body ratio,
as this leaked photo (courtesy of Sammobile) demonstrates:
a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip, a QHD display, and a very high screen-to-body ratio,
as this leaked photo (courtesy of Sammobile) demonstrates:
Read on to find out more – here’s a detailed round-up of what to expect from the Galaxy S8.
GALAXY S8 AT A GLANCE:
When does the Galaxy S8 come out? March/April 2017
What’s new about the Galaxy S8? Rumoured: 4K screen, SD830 chip, USB-C
How much will the Galaxy S8 cost? Best guess: £599
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GALAXY S8 RELEASE DATE UK & US – WHEN WILL
THE NEW GALAXY S8 COME OUT?
The Galaxy S8 release date is likely of fall in either March or April, based on recent history.
Here’s a quick look back at previous Galaxy phone launches:
Here’s a quick look back at previous Galaxy phone launches:
- Galaxy S7 release date – March 11, 2016
- Galaxy S6 release date – April 20, 2015
- Galaxy S5 release date – April 11, 2014
- Galaxy S4 release date – April 27, 2013
- Galaxy S3 release date – May 29, 2012
- Galaxy S2 release date – May 2, 2011
- Galaxy S release date – June 4, 2010
It was originally believed that Samsung would debut the new phone at MWC 2017,
Barcelona's annual technology tradeshow, in late February. But Samsung has confirmed
that won't be the case. Analysts are now looking towards an April reveal, as Samsung
works hard to ensure there aren't any Galaxy Note 7-style battery issues with the new phone.
Barcelona's annual technology tradeshow, in late February. But Samsung has confirmed
that won't be the case. Analysts are now looking towards an April reveal, as Samsung
works hard to ensure there aren't any Galaxy Note 7-style battery issues with the new phone.
The Wall Street Journal believes a launch event will be held in New York in late March,
and a a Forbes report published in January pointed to April 14, 2017 as the prospective
launch date.
and a a Forbes report published in January pointed to April 14, 2017 as the prospective
launch date.
We've also seen a report from South Korea's ETNews claiming that the phone will be
revealed in New York on March 29, and made available in stores on April 21.
revealed in New York on March 29, and made available in stores on April 21.
