Samsung Galaxy S8+ G955 Grey

Detailed description of the Samsung Galaxy S8+ G955 Orchid Grey

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ G955 Orchid Grey is the big brother of the regular Galaxy S8. This means the Galaxy S8+ has the same powerful hardware, but with a larger display and a larger battery to match.

The device has a strikingly futuristic design, thanks to the curved infinity display wrapping seamlessly around the sides and the impressive lack of bezels. With the Galaxy S8+, Samsung has managed to significantly increase the size of the display in comparison to the S8 while the dimensions of the phone itself are nearly the same.

To infinity and beyond!

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ G955 Orchid Grey boasts a 6.2-inch display. For most phones, such a large display also comes with a bulky casing. However this is not the case with the Galaxy S8+, which has a unique design that allows it to stay relatively compact despite having such a large screen. This design curves around the sides and is more elongated, which creates a unique look.

This display uses AMOLED technology, which is known for its great black levels, contrast, brightness and lifelike colours. The display has a 2960x1440 Quad HD resolution, allowing you to enjoy your favourite content like never before.

Processing power

Samsung provided the S8+ with a processor of their own making, the Exynos 8895. This processor has eight cores, which are divided into two quad-core clusters. One of these clusters provides the processing power for regular tasks and the other is activated when you require some more.

Compared to its predecessor, the Exynos 8895 is 40% more energy-efficient and provides 27% overall improved performance. This allows your Galaxy S8+ to run the most demanding apps like it's child's play.

Ample memory

If you're wondering whether all of this incredible hardware has left any room for storage memory and RAM, you'll be happy to know that the Galaxy S8+ has got this covered. The device is equipped with an ample 4GB of RAM, allowing you to multitask with ease. You can store all of your pictures, videos, songs and apps on the 64GB expandable memory. This means you can expand the memory with an SD card, should 64GB not be enough for you.

Bixby at your service

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are the first to come with Samsung's new digital assistant: Bixby. This convenient assistant can answer all kinds of questions, make reservations, plan your route, keep you updated on the weather and much more.

Camera: picture perfect

Samsung equipped the Galaxy S8+ Orchid Grey with a 12-megapixel camera on the back and an 8-megapixel camera on the front. A lot of competing manufacturers fit their cameras with as many megapixels as possible, even though this doesn't necessarily improve the quality of the pictures you can take. This is why Samsung decided to focus on other aspects of the cameras instead.

For instance, the Galaxy S8+' camera is excellent at capturing tiny details, even in low light conditions thanks to its wide aperture. It also brings out the best in colours, so you never have to look overly pale in your selfies.

Fingerprint scanner

As expected from Samsung's flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8+ comes fitted with a fast fingerprint scanner. The scanner is located next to the camera on the back of the device, instead of in the Home-button or somewhere else at the bottom.

Next-level protection

The fingerprint scanner on the back of the device can be used to unlock your phone or authorise payments. Since this fingerprint may be hard to reach for some, Samsung equipped the Samsung Galaxy S8+ with another type of biometric security: an iris scanner.

This scanner scans your eyes to unlock your phone and is located on the front of the device. This technology first appeared in the Note 7, and has received several upgrades since then. This way, all you have to do is look at your phone to get in.

Battery capacity

The Samsung Galaxy S8+' battery has plenty of power to get any power-user through the day. If you're not the type who drains their battery quickly, the battery might even be able to see you through two days on a single charge! If you've run out of power, the Quick Charge feature allows you to recharge your battery in no time.

DeX up your S8+

You can use the separately sold DeX station to turn your Galaxy S8+ into a fully-fledged PC. Simply place your Galaxy S8+ into the DeX station and connect a larger display, Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. By doing so, you can work more efficiently while retaining all of the S8+ features you enjoy.

IP68 certification

The Galaxy S8+ has an IP68 certification, meaning it is both dust and waterproof. Accidents happen, but with this certification you no longer have to worry about accidentally spilling a glass of water over your smartphone: the Galaxy S8+ will see you through any downpour.