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Released

Aug 11, 2017

Display

5.8 inches
2960 x 1440 pixels

Camera

12 MP (Single camera)
8 MP front

Hardware

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
4GB RAM

Storage

64GB, microSDXC

Battery

4000 mAh

OS

Android 9.0 Pie
Samsung One UI

Description

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active shares most of its internals with the regular S8, but it's got a tougher, different-looking exterior. That means you still get the Snapdragon 835 chip, paired with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB, the cameras are also the same as in the S8 (12 MP rear and 8 MP front). The new phone's 5.8-inch, 1440 x 2960 pixels display is flat and protected by raised margins, while a "durable metal frame" makes the device shock-resistant. Overall, the S8 Active will be a bit taller, wider, thicker, and heavier than the regular S8 - not only because of its rugged design, but also because it packs a larger (4000 mAh) battery.

This device is also known as Samsung SM-G892A

Pros

Supports wireless charging
Rugged device
High pixel density screen (568 PPI)

Cons

Thick body (0.39 inches)

I want it 3 users

I have it 9 users

I had it 2 users

Deals

$154

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Display Benchmarks
Size:	5.8 inches
Resolution:	2960 x 1440 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio, 568 PPI
Technology:	Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body:	74.89 %
Features:	HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 (10 nm)
Processor:	Octa-core, 2350 MHz, Kryo 280, 64-bit
GPU:	Adreno 540
RAM:	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:	64GB
Storage expansion:	microSDXC up to 256 GB
OS:	Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), Samsung One UI Screenshots
Device type:	Smartphone

Battery Benchmarks
Capacity:	4000 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging:	Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qi and Powermat wireless charging

Camera Benchmarks
Rear:	Single camera Camera samples
Main camera:	12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash:	LED
Video recording:	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features:	HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Front:	8 MP (Wide Angle, Autofocus, HDR)
Video capture:	2560x1440 (QHD)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches (152.1 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm)
Weight:	7.34 oz (208.0 g)
Resistance:	Water, Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature; IP68; MIL-STD-810 certified
Biometrics:	Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Keys:	Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors:	Gold, Gray

Cellular
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS)
4G (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed:	LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type:	Nano SIM
HD Voice:	Yes

Multimedia Benchmarks
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:	DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL
Additional microphone(s):	for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	5.1, EDR
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band, i; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:	Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features:	Mass storage device, Charging
Hearing aid compatible:	M4, T3
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:	NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Jun 30, 2017
FCC ID value:	A3LSMG892A
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.57 W/kg
Body:	0.37 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:	0.44 W/kg
Phablet:	3.88 W/kg

Buyers information
Price:	$ 850

Availability
	Aug 07, 2017
Officially announced:	Yes

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Alternative variants

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

for Sprint

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT)
4G (TDD):	Bands 41(2600+)

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

for T-Mobile

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

AT&T
T-Mobile

News

Samsung's roadmap means no Android 10 for its 2017 flagships

T-Mobile starts rolling out Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Android 9.0 Pie update

T-Mobile is taking up to $750 off certain Apple iPhone models, up to $360 off certain Samsung phones

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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Review

Fitch

Amazing phone

Posted: Jun 18, 2020, 11:08 AM

Phone owned for more than a year

I have had this phone the day it was released and still continue using it. It is showing signs of age though. This phone is perfect if you are an outdoor enthusiast or just happen to drop your phone a lot. You can beat this phone up and not have it take a whole lot of damage. I have a lot of minor scratches on the back and a small hole in the side where the plasticy screen has bunched up due to hitting something. The screen is big and sensitive to touch. I have submerged it in water plenty of times and it come out okay though I dont recommend usage underwater. The phone screen becomes finicky when theres water on it. The AMOLED screen is bright, but no where near compared to todays phones. You can probably get this phone used for a cheaper amount of money and have it be fine.

jagdgtmo

Samsung galaxy S8 Active T-Mobile

Edited: Apr 24, 2019, 1:12 PM

Phone owned for more than a year

It is a great phone, 5 stars I give 6 the best for me that Samsung has done, everything works well, excellent battery, the ideal size, unbeatable camera, super fast, and military grade for its resistance all terrain, what more want