The latest rumors and leaks suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus will feature larger displays. It is reported that the Galaxy S8 will have a 5.8-inch display, while the Galaxy S8 Plus will have a 6.2-inch display. A large diagonal means larger sizes, but it looks like Samsung's new flagships will be comparable in size to some modern smartphones. Evan Blass posted a photo comparing the size of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus with other smartphones.

If you believe Blass's data, the Galaxy S8 will have dimensions of 148x68 mm, despite the large screen, this is smaller than the dimensions of the Galaxy Note 7, due to the absence of physical and touch buttons, as well as minimal frames. The Galaxy S8 will be comparable in size to 2017 flagships such as the LG G6 and Huawei P10, but will be significantly larger than the iPhone 7, but only in height. The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus will measure 159x74 mm and will be comparable in size to the iPhone 7 Plus, despite the fact that the iPhone 7 Plus has a diagonal of 5.5 inches.

Smartphones will not be wide, they will increase in height. Recent rumors also point to this. The new flagships will have displays with an 18:9 aspect ratio, the same ratio as the LG G6. According to the latest data, the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will be presented on March 29 in New York and will go on sale on April 21.

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After a series of failures and troubles that occurred with Samsung last year, the Koreans did not give up and presented the next flagship Galaxy S8, which greatly delighted their fans. And today in my review of the Galaxy S8 I will try to look at the new product from all sides.

Samsung Galaxy S8: technical specifications

Screen: 5.8 inches, Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen with 16 million colors with support for up to 10 touches, QHD 1440 x 2960, ppi 570

Platform: processor - ExynosOcta 8895, 4 x 2.3 GHz ARMExynosM2, graphics - Mali-G71 MP20 at 550 MHz, RAM - GB LPDDR4X, ROM - 64 GB eMMC 5.1, external memory up to 256 GB

Operating system: AndroidOSv7.0 (Nougat), Grace UI firmware

Work in networks: GSM / HSPA / LTE, type of SIM cards 2 x nano SIM or 1 nano SIM and microSD

Main camera: 12 MP, f/1.7, 1.4 μm, 27 mm, video: 2160p/30kzs, 1080p/60kzs, 720p/240kzs

Front camera: 8 MP; f/1.7, video: 1080p/30kz;

Networks and communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, USBType-C1.0

Battery: 3000 mAh, non-removable

Other: fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass

Dimensions and weight: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm, weight 155 g.

Release date: March 2017

Appearance and Design

Let me start with the fact that the Galaxy S8 has already been called the most beautiful smartphone on the market today. There were no Mi Mixes or Pixels lying around. Of course, this is a subjective question, but I think most of you will agree with me. Special thanks, even a medal for courage, can be immediately awarded to Samsung for abandoning its logo on the front panel. On the front there is now only a speaker, several tiny holes for sensors and a hefty display, in our case 5.8 inches. No inscriptions, marks or even buttons. Well, just a paradise for a minimalist.

Samsung engineers deserve special praise for abandoning the mechanical Home button, although they retained the concept, but abandoned the mechanics. The fact is that technology like Apple’s 3D press is implemented here. That is, the lower part of the screen reacts not only to light touches, but also to strong pressure. Thus, the smartphone can still be activated by pressing the familiar button. Moreover, a locked smartphone, thanks to its Super AMOLED display, can constantly illuminate the area needed to press. The press itself is accompanied by a pleasant vibration feedback, and here I can only confirm the words of a good dozen other reviewers who used to criticize the vibration in smartphones from this manufacturer, but now justifiably praise it.

But even such a cool screen will be powerless against ordinary gloves or mittens, which you simply cannot do without in the cold season. In such cases, you can use special gloves for touch screens from the accessories catalog of the online store prooriginal.ru, which are in no way inferior to ordinary ones in terms of heat retention, and at the same time allow you to work with touch screens just as comfortably as directly with your fingers.

By the way, according to unconfirmed information, a fingerprint scanner was supposed to be located under the screen, or rather under its glass. But it seems that this technology worked very crookedly, so Samsung engineers did not have enough time to finalize it and installed it where it worked. But it turned out to be installed next to the main camera unit. You can be sure that many users will often confuse a scanner with a camera, which in turn will affect the quality of photographs; it is no coincidence that Samsung issued a separate warning “Keep your camera lens clean.”

Also, if you are a perfectionist, then you will be disappointed with the lower edge of the smartphone. Here, not only is USB Type-C located off-center, but other holes are stuck in any direction. And yes, I understand that it is very difficult for engineers to make such an already very stylish device ideal, but even the Chinese learned to center USB connectors a few years ago... especially since there was a place for a fingerprint scanner, and well Special thanks for the available 3.5 mm audio jack.

Sound

Regarding the sound, everything is surprisingly typical and, I would say, without unnecessary emotions. There is only one speaker, right here on the bottom end, it sounds good and that’s all. Just a speaker, just with good sound. The same situation with headphones. However, the included headphones from AKG, which, by the way, were recently acquired by Samsung, deserve a good word. The sound, as for complete ears, is gorgeous. For some reason, I immediately remember the times of cooperation between HTC and Beats and those incredibly pleasant feelings when right out of the box you get everything for the full use of your smartphone.

Display

Let's take a look at the Galaxy S8's display. Its diagonal, as I already said, is 5.8 inches, there is also a 6.3-inch version, however, in our opinion, for more or less comfortable use of the device, the smaller version is exactly what you need. It feels like a Xiaomi Mi5C, I mean the dimensions.

Also in the review of this particular smartphone, it is worth noting that the area occupied by the display is 87% of the entire front panel. Plus, it is also rounded at the edges. Samsung called it borderless design, but if you look closely, there are still thin borders, although I’m nitpicking of course. I won’t talk about the quality of the picture, words still can’t convey it, it’s better, as they say, to see once.

Fingerprint scanner and identification

I would like to say separately about identification. Users will constantly confuse the fingerprint scanner with the camera, this is inevitable. But it can be disabled, especially since Samsung offers two alternatives at once. The first is a retinal scanner, and the second is a full-face scanner, but even here there is an ambush. This is only in the movies, once the scan has passed, the wait is long enough to give up and generally refuse such blocking.

Performance

As befits a flagship device of 2017, the Galaxy S8 has only the best, a Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 gigabytes of RAM, 64 gigabytes of permanent memory, top-end graphics and all this together produces phenomenal performance both in benchmarks and in use mode. Or the Koreans lost their software problems with the shell, which slowed down, remains to be verified, this is a matter of several months of use, but what I saw in just over a week of use is amazing without further ado.

In short, if you want a top-end device, the S8 is your choice. However, don't forget that it's on Android. This device is certainly not the best device among all the smartphones currently available, but Google, and this is a stone in their garden, cannot master multitasking, I mean the way it should be and what Windows 10 offers or what it is found in Apple smartphones with less RAM.

Despite all that power under the hood, and despite the fact that apps launch faster than on any other smartphone, the Galaxy S8 still reloads most, if not all, minimized apps. So it will open the gallery on the same photo that was opened earlier, but the gallery itself, as an application, has already been unloaded from the RAM, and will require re-downloading, and therefore additional time, which is very expensive these days.

Bixby

Oh, and one more button. Samsung probably has laws like the law of conservation of energy, that is, if a button disappears somewhere, then it simply has to come out somewhere else. And so it happened, the Home button disappeared, and the Bixby button appeared. The truth is that there is minimal benefit from it, at least for us, at least for now. Photo recognition works extremely rarely; other functionality is not available at all. Although the potential and prospects of such an assistant are of course enormous.

Cameras

Well, since we are already talking about photos, let's look at the camera. The first thing you need to start with, and where Samsung representatives actually began their story: the camera here is contrary to trends, not dual, moreover, it is essentially the same as in the Galaxy S7, but it has still been improved. Just don’t rush to criticize Samsung for such a strategy, Apple with its innovations has been announcing the same thing for several years, why can’t these Koreans do this? Moreover, it is worth understanding that “improved” is not just words, the smartphone really takes better pictures, noticeably better. If you directly compare these two cameras, it is not so difficult to distinguish between photos from an old smartphone and a new one. And the result is always in favor of the new product.

Sample photos from Samsung Galaxy S8

Autonomy

So, well, the last thing we haven’t talked about yet is autonomy. Another stumbling block in this smartphone. With a diagonal of 5.3 inches, with a resolution of 2K, there is only 3000 mAh, and with moderate use, surprisingly, this is enough until the end of the working day. But if you unleash the full potential of iron, then do not count on a long separation from the outlet.

Conclusion

Well, the conclusion, which, despite the fact that in my hands there is definitely a phenomenal smartphone, is very, very ambiguous. This crown of Korean smartphone manufacturing has absorbed all the most technologically advanced and powerful that can only be found on our planet today, but it has absorbed it all, somehow rather clumsily. Gorgeous design, discredited by amazing symmetry and a fingerprint scanner, excellent hardware is limited by a small battery and Android optimization, the fingerprint scanner was poked in the worst place, and the camera, even if very good, was updated, in fact, only in software.

However, the most interesting thing is that when asked what is the best Android smartphone on the market now, you will get a clear answer - Samsung Galaxy S8.

Smartphone Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (Black) allows you to take pictures at a professional level due to the high resolution of the main and front cameras. Photos are bright and vibrant both day and night thanks to the built-in flash. Optical stabilization ensures the frame remains clear even when the subject shakes or moves. The battery capacity is 3500 mAh, which is enough for efficient operation without recharging for a day. The phone works on 4G networks.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (Black) smartphone can be synchronized with a personal computer using a special cable that comes included. Reliable data security is ensured by fingerprint and iris scanners. The proximity sensor prevents accidental key presses during a call. Using the device, you can pay for purchases in stores contactlessly. The model accepts voice commands, which is especially important for people with an active lifestyle.

Smartphone without borders

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus redefines the classic smartphone design. The limitless* dual-curved screen highlights the harmony of style and innovation.

* No side frames in the front plane of the screen.

Boundless screen

The main design feature is the almost complete absence of side frames and the rounded edges of the screen. Thanks to its symmetrical design and ergonomics, it will be comfortable to use even with one hand.

Dual Pixel* camera that does it all and more

Capture memorable moments with the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus camera! Photo quality is comparable to professional ones, whether you're shooting on the move, day or night.

* Dual pixel. Professional SLR camera technology.

The most reliable data protection

The iris scanner* in the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus provides a high level of convenience and security. The technology allows you to reliably protect personal data, as well as easily unlock your smartphone.

* The quality of iris recognition may deteriorate from direct exposure to sunlight, or when wearing glasses or contact lenses.

Extended capabilities

Smartphones are equipped with the latest 10nm processor, ensuring fast operation with minimal battery consumption. Expandable memory will allow you to save all your movies, music and photos. And thanks to protection against water and dust (IP68), you will stay connected even in the rain.

*Withstands 30 minutes of immersion in fresh water to a depth of 1.5 m.

Smart Switch Data Transfer

Transfer everything you need from your old smartphone to your new Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus using the OTG adapter included in the package.

Characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy S8 in comparison with the flagships of spring 2017. Let's share our first impressions. We compare processors, displays, cameras and batteries.

Samsung Galaxy S8 design

Beautiful. The wow effect has been achieved. There are no side frames, the display goes to infinity, which became one of the leitmotifs of the official presentation of the Galaxy S8. A small frame remained at the top - it was necessary to place the speaker and two cameras somewhere, one for selfies, the second for scanning the retina. The bottom frame also remains, although there are no vital elements on it.

The Home button is hidden under the screen. The fingerprint scanner has moved to the back cover and is located next to the main camera. They also left a 3.5 headphone jack, for which special thanks. Included with the phone, the buyer will receive AKG headphones, developed in collaboration with Harman Kardon, which is now owned by Samsung.

Galaxy S8 specs: battery

Only the lazy would criticize this aspect of the Galaxy S8's technical characteristics, but we won't do that. Yes, the battery is only 3000 mAh for the S8 and 500 mAh more for the S8+, but fans of the brand have long been accustomed to the fact that the galactic flagship barely lasts until the evening. Nothing will change in 2017. The 10 nm chipset manufacturing process will help save a little battery, so you shouldn’t worry too much about the lack of battery capacity.

Compared to other flagships of spring 2017, the Galaxy S8 looks normal. All leading manufacturers, in pursuit of the flagship design, sacrifice the battery and proudly say that the handset will last one day of light.

If your first priority is not status (after all, flagships are bought precisely for this purpose - to emphasize their status), but its practicality, it is better to buy, say, one that breaks all records in the autonomy rating. The Galaxy S8 shouldn't be running all day. His job is to shine!

Galaxy S8 display

The screen diagonal of 5.8 in the Galaxy S8 and 6.2 in the Galaxy S8+ was counted together with the curved part, so in reality the display is slightly smaller - approximately 5.6 and 5.9 inches. But with the resolution everything is correct - QHD+, that is, 1440 x 2960 pixels. The extra 400 pixels made the screen longer. The aspect ratio has also changed - now 18.5: 9. The matrix is ​​still the same - Super AMOLED. Pixel densities are 571 and 529.

The Galaxy S8 display supports HDR 10 technology, but does not support Dolby Vision. There is no fantastic 4K resolution here, as in the Sony Xperia XZ Premium, but this can hardly be called a disadvantage. On screens with a diagonal of 5-6 inches, such innovations are used solely for marketing purposes; there is no real benefit from them.

Samsung Galaxy S8: hardware specifications

There are a lot of innovations in the hardware, much more useful than HDR10 technology on a tiny screen. Our Samsung Galaxy S8 will be sold with the Exynos 8895 chipset. We wrote in detail about this chipset and posted it, so today we will focus on the key points.

Exynos 8895 is created according to the standards of 10 nm technological process. This ensures reduced battery consumption while increasing operating speed. At the presentation, it was officially announced that the computing power of the CPU (central processing unit) will increase by 10%, and the speed of the graphics adapter will increase by 21%. The numbers reflect the growth of the Galaxy S8 compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S7.

Galaxy S8: processor. Comparison with Galaxy S8 XL

	S8	S8+	P10	P10 Plus	XZ Premium	LG G6	HTC U Ultra
Chipset	Snapdragon 835 or Exynos 8895	Snapdragon 835 or Exynos 8895	Kirin 960	Kirin 960	Snapdragon 835	Snapdragon 821	Snapdragon 821
Technical process	10 nm	10 nm	16 nm	16 nm	10 nm	14 nm	14 nm
Number of Cores	8	8	8	8	8	4	4
Processor architecture	4x Mongoose 2 + 4x Cortex A53 or	4x Mongoose 2 + 4x Cortex A53 or 4x Kryo 280 CPU + 4x 4x Kryo 280 CPU		4x Cortex-A73 + 4x Cortex-A53	4x Kryo 280 CPU + 4x Kryo 280 CPU	2x Kryo + 2x Kryo	2x Kryo + 2x Kryo
Clock frequency	4x 2.35 GHz + 4x 1.7 GHz	4x 2.35 GHz + 4x 1.7 GHz	4x 2.4 GHz + 4x 1.4 GHz	4x 2.4 GHz + 4x 1.4 GHz	4x 2.45 GHz + 4x 1.9 GHz	2x 2.35 GHz + 2x 1.6 GHz	2x 2.15 GHz + 2x 1.6 GHz
Graphics accelerator	Adreno 540 or Mali-G71 MP20	Adreno 540 or Mali-G71 MP20	Mali-G71 MP8	Mali-G71 MP8	Adreno 540	Adreno 530	Adreno 530
RAM	4 GB	4 GB	4 GB	4/6 GB	4 GB	4 GB	4 GB
Built-in memory	64 GB	64 GB	32/64 GB	64/128 GB	64 GB	32/64 GB	64/128 GB
microSD slot	There is	There is	There is	There is	There is	There is	There is

Should you worry that the Galaxy S8 version with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset will not hit the European market? Probably not worth it. Yes, we know, many people ordered S7 from the States, only to get the SD820 option. Is this justified? Only from the point of view of a gamer, and even then... doubtful. The Adreno 530 GPU was faster than the Mali-T880 MP12, but the Exynos processor was otherwise better.

The Galaxy S8 is based on the even more powerful Exynos 8895, which in the first synthetic tests was in no way inferior to the Snapdragon 835. It was also ahead of the Kirin 960 installed in . There is no need to even remember about the 821st Dragon - they will be very much inferior to the new Samsung platform.

The only competitor to the Galaxy S8 in terms of performance may be, but this is unlikely to happen. The Japanese are leaders in technology, but manage to make relatively slow phones year after year. With top-end hardware, their flagships are regularly inferior to their direct competitors in all synthetic tests, and if nothing changes, the Galaxy S8 will become the fastest Android smartphone and will hold the lead until the release of the autumn flagships.

And to finish the conversation about the technical characteristics of the Galaxy S8, let's say that the phone received 4 GB of RAM and 64 internal memory. There is a microSD slot for expanding storage up to 256 GB.

Galaxy S8 camera

The Galaxy S8's camera specs remain virtually unchanged. The phone received the same 12 megapixel module as its predecessor. At the presentation, we were told that to improve the quality of images, a new multi-processing technology has been developed, which takes several additional frames. These frames are then combined with a photo the user took, resulting in a picture that is as perfect as possible - with killer detail, clarity and color saturation.

In fact, there is nothing revolutionary in this technology. It works on a similar principle in HDR+ mode, and this camera is recognized by experts as one of the best on the market. Sony offers something similar, albeit in a slightly different way. Xperia XZ Premium will take 4 preview photos before the camera starts (when motion is detected), and the user can choose the best option from these frames.

The advantage of the Xperia XZ Premium camera is the unique Exmor RS sensor with its own RAM module. Thanks to the presence of RAM built into the camera, the Xperia XZ Premium will be able to shoot super slow-mo at a frequency of 960 frames per second (but there is a minus - the shooting duration is limited to 0.18 seconds). The Galaxy S8 promised super slow-motion with fps, but not a word was said about this at the presentation.

To summarize the above, there are no real differences between the Galaxy S8 camera and the S7 camera. On the one hand, this is not bad - the Seventh Galactic took great photos. But on the other hand... competitors are actively working to improve cameras. Take at least, or LG G6 with a dual module and a wide-angle lens. At this rate, the Galaxy S8 may fall out of the final rankings of the best smartphone cameras by the end of 2017...

Interfaces and software

Very briefly about the little things - the Galaxy S8 supports wireless and fast charging. The USB Type-C v.3.1 interface has wireless and fast charging, and the headphone jack remains in its rightful place. Android... no, not Marshmallow, but the real one Android 7.0 Nougat from the box!

More details about the software, especially about the virtual assistant Bixby, as well as docking stations DeX, new VR technologies and other features of the Galaxy S8, read. Follow the posts and stay with Five-Inches!

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	68.1 mm (millimeters) 6.81 cm (centimeters) 0.22 ft (feet) 2.68 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	148.9 mm (millimeters) 14.89 cm (centimeters) 0.49 ft (feet) 5.86 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	8 mm (millimeters) 0.8 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.31 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	155 g (grams) 0.34 lbs 5.47 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	81.12 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.93 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black Silver Golden Blue Grey Pink Red
Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body.	Glass Aluminium alloy
Certification Information about the standards to which this device is certified.	IP68

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
TD-SCDMA TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) is a 3G mobile network standard. It is also called UTRA/UMTS-TDD LCR. It was developed as an alternative to the W-CDMA standard in China by the Chinese Academy of Telecommunications Technology, Datang Telecom and Siemens. TD-SCDMA combines TDMA and CDMA.	TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz
UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 700 MHz (B12) LTE 700 MHz (B28)

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	10 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	4x 2.3 GHz Exynos M2 Mongoose, 4x 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8-A
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	8
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	2300 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	ARM Mali-G71 MP20
Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	20
GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	546 MHz (megahertz)
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	4 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR4X
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates.	Dual channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	1794 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	Super AMOLED
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5.8 in (inches) 147.32 mm (millimeters) 14.73 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.54 in (inches) 64.45 mm (millimeters) 6.44 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	5.22 in (inches) 132.48 mm (millimeters) 13.25 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	2.056:1
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	1440 x 2960 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	568 ppi (pixels per inch) 223 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	84.47% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance
	Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Dual Edge display Always-On Display 540 cd/m² 90%DCI-P3

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Sensor model	Sony IMX333 Exmor RS
Sensor type
Diaphragm	f/1.7
Focal length	4.2 mm (millimeters)
Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	Double LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image.	4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device.	3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels)
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality.	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode RAW
	Available also with Samsung S5K2L2 (ISOCELL) Pixel size - 1.4 μm Sensor size - 1/2.55" Phase detection with Dual Pixel Object tracking AF Smart OIS High CRI LED flash Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 26 mm Angle of view - 77° 720p @ 240 fps

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.

Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera.	Sony IMX320 Exmor RS
Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger.	f/1.7
Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length is also indicated, providing the same field of view with a full frame camera.	2.95 mm (millimeters)
Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the additional camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera.	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with an additional camera.	2560 x 1440 pixels 3.69 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the secondary camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution.	30fps (frames per second)
	Available also with Samsung S5K3H1 Sensor size - 1/3.6" Pixel size - 1.22 μm Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 25 mm Angle of view - 80° Auto HDR

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.	5.0
Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.	A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) LE (Low Energy) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser.

HTML HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	3000 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	29 h (hours) 1740 min (minutes) 1.2 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	29 h (hours) 1740 min (minutes) 1.2 days
Adapter output power Information about the electrical current (measured in amperes) and electrical voltage (measured in volts) that the charger supplies (power output). Higher power output ensures faster battery charging.	5 V (volts) / 2 A (amps) 9 V (volts) / 1.67 A (amps)
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Wireless charger Fast charging Fixed
	Qi/PMA wireless charging

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the guidelines of ICNIRP 1998.	0.315 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards.	1.27 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	0.37 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard.	0.75 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)