Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body
83.32 %
74.89 %
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Processor
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 540
RAM
Internal storage
64 GB
64 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 256 GB
microSDXC up to 256 GB
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), Samsung One UI
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Features
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
8 megapixels
Features
Wide Angle, Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Wide Angle, Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Water, Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature; IP 68; MIL-STD-810 certified
Biometrics
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Midnight black, Orchid gray, Arctic silver, Coral blue, Maple gold, Rose pink
Gold, Gray
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
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)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
Album art cover, Background playback
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0, EDR
5.1, EDR
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band, i; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features
Charging, Mass storage device
Mass storage device, Charging
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other
NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 850
