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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Price

At the time of it's release in 2017, August, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung Galaxy S8 Active was about 550 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What type of processor does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active have?

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has an octa-core processor

What type of display does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active have?

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has a 5.8 inch Super AMOLED display

What type of operating system does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active use?

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active runs on the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system

How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy S8 Active device?

There are several ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung Galaxy S8 Active device. Here are the most common and recommended ways: Method 1: Using the Built-In Reset Option 1. Open the Settings app on your Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. 2. Scroll down and tap on the Backup and reset option. 3. Tap on the Factory data reset option. 4. You will be prompted to enter your PIN or Password to confirm the reset. Enter your PIN or Password and tap on Continue. 5. You will be prompted to back up your data before resetting the device. You can choose to back up your data or skip this step. 6. Tap on Delete all user data/factory data reset to begin the reset process. The device will reboot and the reset process will start. Method 2: Using the Recovery Mode 1. Turn off your Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. 2. Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power button simultaneously until the Samsung logo appears. 3. Release the Power button, but continue to hold the Volume Up button. 4. The device will reboot into recovery mode. 5. Use the Volume buttons to navigate and the Power button to select. 6. Scroll down until you see Wipe data/factory data reset and select it. 7. You will be prompted to enter your PIN or Password to confirm the reset. Enter your PIN or Password and select Yes - delete all user data. 8. The device will reboot and the reset process will start. Method 3: Using Remote Wipe If you have access to another Samsung device, you can use the Smart Switch app to remotely wipe your Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. Here's how: 1. Install the Smart Switch app on another Samsung device. 2. Log in to your Samsung account on the other device. 3. Open the Smart Switch app and connect your Samsung Galaxy S8 Active to the other device using a USB cable or Bluetooth. 4. Tap on the Backup and restore option. 5. Tap on Factory data reset. 6. You will be prompted to enter your PIN or Password to confirm the reset. Enter your PIN or Password and tap on Continue. 7. The device will reboot and the reset process will start. It is recommended to back up your data before resetting your Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, as all data will be lost during the reset process. It is also important to ensure that your device is fully charged before resetting it to avoid any issues during the process.


Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - AT&T
: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 41 - Sprint
4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - AT&T
Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2017, August
Status: Available. Released 2017, August

Body

Dimensions: 151.9 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.98 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
Weight: 208.1 g (7.34 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM: Nano-SIM
: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810G compliant

Display

Type: Super AMOLED, HDR10
Size: 5.8 inches, 85.4 cm2 (~75.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~568 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
: 3D Touch (home button only) Always-on display

Platform

OS: Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU: Adreno 540

Memory

Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 64GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Single: 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Features: LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie camera

Dual: 8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera)
Features: Dual video call, Auto-HDR
Video: 1440p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS
NFC: Yes
Radio: No
USB: USB Type-C

Features

Sensors: Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate
: Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) ANT+ S-Voice natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging: 15W wired, QC2 PMA wireless
Stand-by: Up to 120 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 32 h (3G)
Music play: Up to 113 h

Misc

Colors: Meteor Gray, Tungsten Gold
Models: SM-G892A, SM-G892U
Price: About 550 EUR

Tests

Performance: GeekBench: 6314 (v4.4) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Loudspeaker: Voice 70dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 78dB
Audio quality: Noise - 92.4 / Crosstalk - 91.4
Battery life: Endurance rating 111h

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