The Latest Scoop: Galaxy S8 Infinity Display & Snapdragon 835. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is undeniably one of the most eagerly awaited devices of the year. Following the Galaxy Note 7, this flagship unveiling will be Samsung’s opportunity to reaffirm its market dominance. As rumors continue to circulate and leaks surface, the anticipation surrounding the next Galaxy S flagship intensifies. The Guardian recently revealed detailed specifications and features of the Galaxy S8, offering a glimpse into what Samsung’s forthcoming flagship has in store.
Samsung is set to introduce two models: the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus, distinguished solely by their screen sizes. Both variants will feature a signature curved display, aligning with Samsung’s flagship design ethos. In a notable departure, Samsung has implemented significant design enhancements for the screen on these models, notably by eliminating the iconic home button. This change enables a reduction in bezels and an enhanced screen-to-body ratio, offering users an immersive edge-to-edge display experience thanks to the curved screen. This revolutionary feature, termed the ‘infinity’ display, will envelop most of the device, setting a new standard for smartphone aesthetics.
With the removal of the home button, the fingerprint scanner is set to relocate to a new position. Reports from industry insiders suggest that the fingerprint scanner will now be situated at the rear of the device, adjacent to the camera. While there were initial rumors of embedding the fingerprint scanner within the display, this concept did not come to fruition. Notably, the headphone jack will remain intact, indicating a departure from the trend observed with some other manufacturers. Additionally, the return of the Iris scanning biometric technology from the Galaxy Note 7 is on the horizon, adding another layer of security and innovation to the device.
The Latest Scoop: Galaxy S8 Infinity Display & Snapdragon 835 – Overview
The Galaxy S8 is set to feature the cutting-edge Snapdragon 835 chip from Qualcomm, manufactured using the advanced 10nm process. This process enhances the speed and energy efficiency of the processor significantly. Securing early access to supplies, Samsung will debut this chipset in their flagship for the first time. The device will boast 64 GB of RAM, expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card. Equipped with the ‘duo pixel’ camera technology seen in the Galaxy S7, the camera in the Galaxy S8 will showcase incremental enhancements. Being VR-ready, the Galaxy S8 will be compatible with Gear VR and Gear 360. Samsung is also developing accessories like DeX, allowing users to transform their smartphone into an Android desktop for a seamless user experience.
A key feature of the Galaxy S8 is its anticipated digital assistant, Bixby. This intelligent assistant will seamlessly integrate with native apps and could potentially facilitate online payments. It is rumored that the Galaxy S8 may include a dedicated button to activate Bixby, streamlining user interaction. Bixby is also expected to collaborate with the camera app, offering support for object recognition. Currently, in the testing phase, additional features may be incorporated before the device becomes available in stores.
The Galaxy S8 will not be revealed at the upcoming MWC event next month. Instead, the unveiling is scheduled for dedicated global events set to occur on March 29th in both Europe and the USA. Subsequently, the smartphone is expected to be released in global markets by mid-April.
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