Buy Samsung Galaxy S8
Good Condition – This listing is for the handset only with no accessories.
The device is in good condition, it may have minor scratches on the screen which are not visible during usage, and there is the possibility of abrasions or marks on the cases seen from 20cm away.
Only handsets with a good battery status, over 50 checks on features like GPS and accelerometer, complete deep data erasing to remove previous owner’s information.
Key Feautres
- Android 7.1 (Nougat)
- 5.8 inch QHD+ (1440 x 2960) display - Always-On Super AMOLED
- 2.4 GHz Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8995 processor / 4GB RAM
- 64GB storage & microSD support (up to 256GB)
- 12MP dual-pixel camera with Smart OIS
- 3,000 mAh battery with fast charging and wireless charging
- Gorilla Glass 5 front & back
- IP68 water and dust resistant
Overview
Infinity Display
The Samsung Galaxy S8's screen measures a huge 5.8 inches. If you think that might be too big, just wait until you physically see the phone.
With their 3D glass and Edge technology, Samsung has become incredibly adept at fitting a big screen in a body that belies its size. Research and Development have gone into further miniaturising common internal components, so the screen can be stretched right to the edge.
This new screen has a unique 18.5: 9 screen ratio, making it taller than before. Plus with practically zero edge bezel and only minimal edges to the top and bottom, almost the entire front surface of the phone is the screen.
That screen ratio will allow for traditional 16:9 widescreen content from YouTube, Netflix and other services to play without issue. It also means many movies and other features shot in more cinematic widescreen will fit better, with less black borders.
Samsung's much-praised Super AMOLED+ technology delivers incredible contrast ratios and rich colours, as well as improving battery life and allowing for smart notifications through 'always-on' technology.
The QHD+ resolution of 1440 x 2960 is the first of its kind. This is also the first smartphone to be given an HDR certification from the UHD alliance. With this, streaming services such as Amazon & Netflix will be able to provide tailored 4K content that displays natively.
Integrated into the bottom section of the phone is an invisible Virtual Home Button. A pressure sensitive area of the screen, localised vibrations provide feedback so you can have extra actions beyond simply returning to the home screen.
Camera
Samsung has made a bold move with the Galaxy S8 by keeping the same camera module and lens installed as the last generation. This includes Optical Image Stabilisation and the f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.5" sensor size and 1.4µm pixels as before.
Now, this is no bad thing; the S7 range camera was (and still is!) widely considered to be one of the best available.
So what's changed? Well rather than spend time on the hardware, Samsung has put all of their imaging resources this year into improving the software available to the S8.
As any photography aficionado will tell you, image processing is just as important as the lens and sensor itself.
The camera now has the ability to take multiple shots at the same time, interlacing them to create the sharpest result. This is similar but distinct to HDR+ technology.
The front facing camera has received an improvement. This is now up to 8 megapixels with the same f/1.7 aperture as the rear and includes face-tracking autofocus with HDR.
Samsung Region Lock
Samsung implements a 'region lock' on all new smartphones. This restricts use of SIM cards to the original region their phones are intended to be sold in.
Clove Technology sells Samsung phones intended for the “European” region, which covers the UK, mainland Europe and some other select territories. The full list is below.
If you are ordering for delivery to a destination outside of this list, we will need to activate the phone prior to shipping, so that you can use a local SIM card.
To activate the phone, we must turn it on, complete set-up with a European SIM installed, then make at least 5 minutes of continuous voice call with this SIM.
Without activation, you can only use the device outside of the listed countries if 'roaming' with a SIM card from the intended sales region.
If this activation procedure is not followed then the device will lock if you attempt to use a SIM card from outside of these regions.
COUNTRY LIST: **All member states of the E.E.A and the following additional territories: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M), Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Serbia and Vatican City.
IF YOUR CHOSEN DELIVERY COUNTY IS NOT LISTED, CLOVE TECHNOLOGY WILL BREAK THE SEAL ON THIS DEVICE AND ACTIVATE IT. YOU MUST AGREE TO THIS PROCEDURE IN THE CHECKOUT BEFORE THE SALE WILL COMPLETE.
