Here are all the best features in the Samsung Galaxy S8
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Apr 18, 2017, 20:51 IST
It comes in two sizes. The Galaxy S8 has a 5.8-inch screen. The Galaxy S8+ has a 6.2-inch screen.
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It fits more screen on a smaller body compared to the iPhone.
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Look at all that screen.
The screen covers over 80% of the front. That means there's no more home button. You use digital keys on the screen instead.
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That big screen is perfect for videos and reading.
Even though the screen is large, the S8 is comfortable and easy to hold.
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The fingerprint sensor is now on the back. It works well, but it's in an awkward position.
Yes, there's a headphone jack.
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It's the best looking phone you can buy.
It comes with Google Assistant, the new digital helper made by Google.
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There's also an assistant made by Samsung called Bixby. But it's not as good as Google Assistant.
Bixby Vision is a new camera mode that can identify objects in the real world.
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Bixby will get voice controls in a software update later this spring. The button on the side of the S8 will launch Bixby (until then, it doesn't do anything).
You can charge the Galaxy S8 wirelessly.
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Finally, you can insert the S8 into the new Gear VR headset. The Gear VR now comes with a motion controller.