Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the most anticipated smartphone releases in 2017 alongside Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Apple's iPhone 8. Although the South Korean tech company has yet to provide concrete details with regard to the development and release date of its flagship smartphone, tech observers are already comparing the new device to its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S7.
Several reports have already revealed the possible specs and features of the new Samsung Galaxy S8. Despite the lack of information, fans are pretty excited for the upcoming release of the handset. According to the latest reports, Samsung Galaxy S8 will feature several advanced features that are not found on the current Samsung Galaxy S7 including a selfie snapper with an auto-focus feature.
The existing flagship Samsung Galaxy S7 runs on a Snapdragon 820 processor from Qualcomm paired with 4 GB of RAM. On the other hand, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 is rumored to be powered by a much faster and more efficient processor, the Snapdragon 835 from Qualcomm with 6 GB of RAM. There are also reports suggesting that the high-end version of the upcoming flagship will carry a 256 storage capcity.
According to a report by GSM Arena, the Samsung Galaxy S8 will sport a 5.7-inch screen with an amazing display technology. The Samsung Galaxy S7 is carrying a 5.1-inch display. There are also speculations suggesting that Samsung may ditch the headphone jack and the home button on the next flagship smartphone. Rumor has it that the device might have a new USB Type-C audio jack instead of the traditional headphone connector.
Meanwhile, Samsung is said to be focusing on the safety feature of its upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8. The company has found itself in a major controversy this year following the critical issue they recently had with its Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
As of the moment, Samsung has yet to make an official announcement with regard to the development of Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Stay tuned for more news and updates.
