Combining stunning design, and a connected ecosystem, Samsung Canada challenges the boundaries of today's smartphones and helps you seize everyday moments to their fullest
MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 29, 2017 /CNW/ - Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. introduces the world to the Galaxy S8| S8+, a smartphone that pushes the boundaries of traditional smartphones with its seamless hardware design and a variety of new service offerings. With the launch of multiple services and apps, as well as a stunning Infinity Display for immersive viewing experience, the Galaxy S8 brings a new level of functionality and convenience. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be available for purchase in Canada beginning April 21st, 2017. Consumers who pre-order either device beginning March 29th through April 20th, 2017 will also receive the new Samsung Gear VR with Controller as a gift upon completion of their purchase1.
"The Samsung Galaxy S8 ushers in a new era of smartphone design and fantastic new services, opening up new ways to experience the world," said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. "The Galaxy S8 is our testament to regaining your trust by redefining what's possible in safety and marks a new milestone in Samsung's smartphone legacy."
See and Experience More
The Galaxy S8 builds on Samsung's heritage of creating stunning designs and functional devices. Available in 5.8-inch Galaxy S8 and 6.2-inch Galaxy S8+, the Infinity Display and virtually bezel-less design form a smooth, continuous surface with no buttons or harsh angles. The result is a truly immersive viewing experience that makes multi-tasking more convenient. The Galaxy S8 compact design enables comfortable one-handed operation and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 on both the front and back for durability and a high-quality finish.
The Galaxy Foundation
In addition to the new design innovations, Samsung continues to deliver cutting-edge technology including an advanced camera, excellent performance and benefits to the devices that users love, including:
The Galaxy S8 will also come with the foundational Galaxy features that meet the needs of today's consumers, including:
New Way to Interact with Your Phone
Bixby is an intelligent interface that will help users get more out of their phone.⁶ With the new Bixby button, you will be able to conveniently access Bixby and navigate through services and apps with simple voice, touch and vision commands. At launch, Bixby's Voice function will integrate with several Samsung native apps and features including Camera, Contacts, Gallery, Messages and Settings, with the plan to expand its capabilities to include more Samsung and third-party apps in the near future. Contextual awareness capabilities enable Bixby to offer personalized help based on what it continues to learn about the user's location, interests and interaction.
Users will also be able to shop, search for images and get details about nearby places with Bixby's image recognition technology. As the Bixby ecosystem grows, it will connect across devices, apps and services as a ubiquitous interface, and open up new experiences and scenarios to simplify life.
Beyond the Phone Experience
The Galaxy S8 offers a robust portfolio of products and services, elevating the Galaxy S8 experience for premiere mobile productivity and connectivity.
The Galaxy S8 unlocks the new Samsung Gear VR with Controller, powered by Oculus. Enabling convenient one-handed control and navigation, the controller provides better motion interaction when accessing interactive VR content. The Galaxy S8 will also connect to the new Gear 360 (2017) to create 4K 360-degree videos and 15MP photos.⁷
Leveraging the processing power of the Galaxy S8 for enhanced productivity, Samsung DeX is a unique solution that transforms your smartphone into a desktop by providing a desktop-like experience. With Samsung DeX, users can easily display and edit data from their phone, which makes working from a smartphone faster and smarter.
As more Internet of Things (IoT) devices enter the market and the connected network becomes more complex, Samsung Connect simplifies smart device management. With Samsung Connect, users can easily activate IoT-enabled devices through a quick three-step configuration process and manage all connected devices through one integrated app.
New high-performance earphones tuned by AKG by Harman, offering excellent audio for remarkable sound quality, will come as an in-box accessory. These earphones will have a comfortable hybrid canal fit for better noise cancellation and will be made from anti-tangle metal-fabric material.
The Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be available in Canada starting April 21, 2017 and will be offered in Midnight Black and Orchid Grey.
¹ Some conditions apply. Visit www.samsung.com/ca for more details.
² Compared to Galaxy S7.
³ This device has been tested and received and IP (Ingress Protection) rating of IP68, which tests for dust intrusion and for water submersion up to 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes. Not shockproof.
⁴Memory card sold separately.
⁵Convertible wireless charger sold separately.
⁶ At launch, Bixby voice controls will be integrated into some of your favourite native apps, and will understand instructions in US English, US Spanish, Korean, and Chinese.⁷ Product not available at launch.
For additional product information, please visit http://www.samsung.com/ca, http://www.samsung.com/ca/smartphones/galaxy-s8 or http://www.samsung.com/ca_fr/smartphones/galaxy-s8.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Product Specifications
| Galaxy S8 |
Galaxy S8+ |
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| OS |
Android 7.0 |
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| Network |
LTE Cat. 16* *May differ by markets and mobile operators |
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| Dimension |
148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0 mm, 152g |
159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm, 173g |
| AP |
Octa core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10 nm process Octa core (2.35GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10 nm process *May differ by markets and mobile operators |
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| Memory |
4GB RAM (LPDDR4), 64GB (UFS 2.1) *May differ by markets and mobile operators |
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| Display |
5.8" (146.5mm)1 Quad HD+ (2960x1440), (570ppi) |
6.2" (158.1mm)1 Quad HD+ (2960x1440), (529ppi) |
| 1 Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners |
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| Camera |
Rear: Dual Pixel 12MP OIS (F1.7), Front: 8MP AF (F1.7) |
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| Battery |
3,000 mAh |
3,500 mAh |
| Fast Charging on wired and wireless Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA |
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| Payment |
NFC, MST |
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| Connectivity |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo*, Glonass, BeiDou*) *Galileo and BeiDou coverage may be limited. |
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| Sensors |
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Iris Sensor, Pressure Sensor |
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| Audio |
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DSF, DFF |
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| Video |
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
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About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.
About Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
Samsung Electronics Canada inspires Canadians to reach their full potential through a transformative ecosystem of products and services that deliver innovation and distinct design to every aspect of their connected lives. The company is making incredible innovations in TVs, smartphones, virtual reality and wearable devices, tablets and digital appliances. In 2016, Samsung was ranked in the top 10 most reputable brands in Canada, based on a study by Leger. Dedicated to helping make a difference in the lives of Canadians, Samsung's award-winning Hope for Children corporate giving initiatives supports public education, sustainability and health-related issues in communities across the country. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.
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