Official Samsung Galaxy S8 Rumor Roundup Thread

[James Falconer]

Thought it'd make sense to round up all the rumors in one place on the Samsung Galaxy S8. Feel free to add your own thoughts on the rumors, or paste new stuff as you hear about it!

So far, this is what I've heard:

• Glass back with metal body
• Quad HD RGB SuperAMOLED display (2960x1440)
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or Samsung Exynos 8895 processor
• 4GB of RAM
• 64GB storage + microSD slot
• 3,000mAh battery on the S8, 3,500mAh battery on the GS8 Plus
• 12MP camera
• USB-C and wireless charging
• 3.5mm headphone jack

 

[Morty2264]

These specs sound super exciting! I can't wait to see the official specs and the photos of the S8! I like the sound of the glass back with metal body, as well.

 

[James Falconer]

It's all coming up soon - can't wait either! Should be good!

 

[Morty2264]

And now that the Samsung S8 won't have a home button, I'd actually consider purchasing it in the future... .

I've always loved and respected Samsung phones, but had no use for the home button. So this has me excited!

 

[James Falconer]

And now that the Samsung S8 won't have a home button, I'd actually consider purchasing it in the future... .

I've always loved and respected Samsung phones, but had no use for the home button. So this has me excited!

@Morty2264 - Seconded. I was actually surprised they kept it on the S7.

 

[Morty2264]

@Morty2264 - Seconded. I was actually surprised they kept it on the S7.

I'm sure some will miss it, but I for one am super thrilled for the change! My mom's S6 Edge is awesome but that darn home button, man! LOL.

 

[Blues Fan]

Rumor has it around $970 for s8 plus. If that is the case Samsung taking a gamble there. I'm sure the iphone 8 will cost more but I don't think they will hike the price up that high. Makes you wonder if the Note 8 will push a grand.

IF the LG G6 is a hit, Samsung has some big problems then. The G6 is around $650ish and offers IP68 as well and a big screen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4V8LuRwHm8

 

[chyeo1979]

Quite keen on S8+, but really can't see why the price has to be higher than Note 7, which is already so expensive

 

[Blues Fan]

Quite keen on S8+, but really can't see why the price has to be higher than Note 7, which is already so expensive

That is what I don't get. Cost over $100 more than Note 7 but it doesn't include the spen technology which I'm sure factors into the device cost which I can't see how the cost of materials went up that much in a year.

There is another good reason to maybe not pre order. IF these prices are true and it causes sales to be sluggish then maybe they will slash the prices on it like LG does.

 

[chyeo1979]

That is what I don't get. Cost over $100 more than Note 7 but it doesn't include the spen technology which I'm sure factors into the device cost which I can't see how the cost of materials went up that much in a year.

There is another good reason to maybe not pre order. IF these prices are true and it causes sales to be sluggish then maybe they will slash the prices on it like LG does.

Yeah, definitely won't pre-order. Samsung really should think carefully if they want to gain back the users lost from the Note 7 saga. This is not a good move.

 

[enthuz]

I'm waiting to see the promos before I decide how and with whom I will order. I'm more interested in the VR and memory as an incentive. Of course already using an S7 keeps me from making too rash of a decision now.

 

[Blues Fan]

Yeah, definitely won't pre-order. Samsung really should think carefully if they want to gain back the users lost from the Note 7 saga. This is not a good move.

Yea or slash the price of it for us s7 users who used to have a Note 7.

 

[Nathan Phillips]

Yeah, definitely won't pre-order. Samsung really should think carefully if they want to gain back the users lost from the Note 7 saga. This is not a good move.

There's been studies that show that a very large percentage of people are still loyal to Samsung. And they're pretty much rocking this device out big league style, so I think pre-order numbers will be really freakin' high.

https://hbr.org/2016/10/why-samsungs-note-7-crisis-wont-hurt-its-brand-long-term

 

[facedown41]

I won't be pre ordering but come July or so, we'll see how things shake out and if it is as great as it seems it will be.

 

[dagarwal6187]

The specs are true or just another rumour??

 

[ooomarcinooo]

Too bad it will not have 6GB of RAM.

 

[bojan radovanovic]

too bad for small battery capacity....with that big screen, no matter how SoC efficient,it can't be good.

 

[bojan radovanovic]

it will, but only for China.

 

[Blues Fan]

too bad for small battery capacity....with that big screen, no matter how SoC efficient,it can't be good.

That is what I'm concerned about too. I remember how the Note 5 and S6 had crap battery life.

 

[jhonnieblue]

apple said the same things with the 6s iPhone,which has crappy battery life as well