Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

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The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is a ruggedized version of the flagship Galaxy S8. It has a 5.8-inch display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and has 4GB of RAM. It has a 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. It runs on Android 7.1 Nougat and is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery.

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.

The retail price of a new or used/second hand Samsung Galaxy S8 Active varies widely depending on factors including availability, condition of device, your town or location and market demand. Click here to compare the price of Samsung Galaxy S8 Active across different regions, markets and countries.

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

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - AT&T
1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 41 - Sprint
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - AT&T
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps

Launch

Announced2017, August
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, August

Body

Dimensions151.9 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.98 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
Weight208.1 g (7.34 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
SIMNano-SIM
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810G compliant

Display

TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10
Size5.8 inches, 85.4 cm2 (~75.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~568 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
3D Touch (home button only) Always-on display

Platform

OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 540

Memory

Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal64GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Single12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie camera

Dual8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22ยตm, AF 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera)
FeaturesDual video call, Auto-HDR
Video1440p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
NFCYes
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C

Features

SensorsIris 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

TypeLi-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging15W wired, QC2 PMA wireless
Stand-byUp to 120 h (3G)
Talk timeUp to 32 h (3G)
Music playUp to 113 h

Misc

ColorsMeteor Gray, Tungsten Gold
ModelsSM-G892A, SM-G892U
PriceAbout 550 EUR

Tests

PerformanceGeekBench: 6314 (v4.4) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
LoudspeakerVoice 70dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 78dB
Audio qualityNoise - 92.4 / Crosstalk - 91.4
Battery lifeEndurance rating 111h

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