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SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 SPECS AND PRICE

The much talked about Samsung Galaxy S7 is finally here and, expectedly, is decked out to deliver more than the Galaxy S6. While retaining the same premium design, the latest Samsung flagship brings back some features that went missing on its predecessor, including water-proofing and expandable storage.

Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy S7

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Key Specs & Features

• 5.1 Inch Super AMOLED Display, 1440 x 2560 pixels (577 ppi)
• quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 CPU with 4GB RAM
• Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
• 32GB or 64GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
• 12MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
• 4G LTE (up to 150 Mbps download)
• Fingerprint Sensor
• 3000 mAh Battery

Design and Display

Looking at the Samsung Galaxy S7, you are likely to see the Galaxy S6 all over again, with a construction featuring metal and glass.

But the rear of the Samsung Galaxy S7 has received some attention with a more rounded and comfortable feel. Samsung has brought back the water-proofing that went missing on last year’s flagship.

With an IP68 rating, Samsung Galaxy S7 can survive being in water of 1.5-meter depth for up to half an hour.

The same 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a Quad HD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels is retained on the Samsung Galaxy S7.

Even though nothing appears to have changed, this screen is still well in the flagship grade with awesome colour reproduction capability.

The Always On Display will always show a clock (with notifications), calendar, or pattern/image, except when placed in an enclosed place, such as a bag.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy S7 is equipped with a 12-megapixel rear camera, which surprisingly has lower resolution than the 16-megapixel snapper on the Galaxy S6.

But the snapper is not necessarily a downgrade as it is better engineered to serve up breathtaking shots in dimly-lit settings.

Samsung Galaxy S7 offers larger pixels and wider f/1.7 aperture to let in more light. With the help of a dual-pixel system, the camera is supposedly able to focus up to three times quicker. You also get a 5-megapixel snapper on the front for selfies.

Hardware and Software

Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy S7 carries a newer Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, although Samsung’s in-house Exynos processors will be used for devices in some select markets.

The robust CPU is backed up by a very generous 4 GB of RAM for awesome multitasking and impressive responsiveness. The smartphone will come in 32GB and 64GB models.

And for a change, there will be a microSD card slot for expanding storage by up to 200 GB. The Galaxy S7 runs on the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system having its maker’s TouchWiz skin.

The phone will be accompanied by a larger capacity 3,000mAh battery, compared to the 2,550mAh cell that came with its predecessor.

Pricing and Availability

Samsung Galaxy S7 is now available in Nigeria. You can buy it at leading online stores in the country. Samsung Galaxy S7 Price in Nigeria ranges from 240,000 Naira to 350,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Specs

Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphone:

General Features

• Platform: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
• Processor: (Qualcomm Snapdragon 820) Dual-core 2.15 GHz & dual-core 1.6 GHz or Exynos 8890 Octa Quad-core 2.3 GHz + quad-core 1.6 GHz
• GPU: Adreno 530 / Mali-T880 MP12
• Memory: 4GB RAM
• Colours: Black, White, Gold, Silver
• Dimension: 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm
• Weight: 152 g
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM
• SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual Standby

Display

• Display: 5.1 Inch Touch Display, 1440 x 2560 pixels (577 ppi)
• Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Camera

• Rear Camera: 12MP Camera, Ultra HD 4K Video 2160p@30fps
• Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR, Dual-video record
• Front Camera: 5MP Camera

Storage

• Built-in Storage: 32/64GB
• Memory Card Support: MicroSD up to 200GB
• Bundled Cloud Storage: –

Network Support

• 2G GSM: Yes
• 2G CDMA 1X: No
• 3G WCDMA: Yes
• 3G CDMA EVDO: No
• 4G LTE: Yes

Internet&Connectivity

• GPRS: Yes
• EDGE: Yes
• 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
• HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2 Mbps
• CDMA EVDO: No
• 4G LTE: Yes, up to 150 Mbps
• WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, dual-band
• Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, apt-X
• NFC: Yes
• Infrared Blaster: No
• USB Port: Yes MicroUSB 2.0

Messaging

• SMS/MMS: Yes
• Instant Messaging: Yes
• Push Emails: Yes
• Email Protocol: –

Entertainment

• Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
• Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
• FM Radio: Yes
• Loudspeaker: Yes
• 3.5mm Jack: Yes

Navigation

• Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
• Maps: –

Sensors&Control

• Digital Compass: Yes
• Accelerometer: Yes
• Proximity Sensor: Yes
• Light Sensor: Yes
• Barometer: Yes
• SpO2: Yes
• Pedometer: No
• Heart Rate Monitor: Yes
• Gyroscope: Yes
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes
• Iris Scanner: No
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
• Voice Control: Yes

Other Features

• Video Streaming: Yes
• Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
• Wireless Charging: Yes
• Built-in Mobile Payment: No
• Water Resistant: Yes, over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
• Dust Resistant: Yes
• Image Editor: Yes
• Video Editor: Yes
• Document Viewer: Yes
• Document Editor: Yes

Battery

• Battery: Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery (Non-Removable)
• Talktime: –
• Standby Time: –

SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 EDGE SPECS AND PRICE

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is the curvier brother of the new Galaxy S7 flagship – just as the Galaxy S6 Edge was to last year’s S6 smartphone. But this device does not merely set itself apart from the main flagship phone with its curvier appearance, it also comes with a larger display.

Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Key Specs & Features

• 5.5 inch Super AMOLED Display, 1440 x 2560 pixels (534 ppi)
• quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 CPU with 4GB RAM
• Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
• 32GB or 64GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
• 12MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
• 4G LTE (up to 150 Mbps download)
• Fingerprint Sensor
• 3600 mAh Battery with Fast Charging

Design and Display

Users found the Galaxy S6 Edge quite aesthetic with the dual curve edges bordering the display.

The new Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge treads similar path, but Samsung is taking things a bit further with a slightly curved rear as well. It is also thinner than its predecessor.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge comes with a bigger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display which still has the same Quad HD (1,440p) resolution. While this is a huge smartphone, the design makes it a lot easier to handle than many similar-sized devices.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge phablet also boasts IP68 rating, which means it is quite water-friendly.

Camera and Storage

On the camera front, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is equipped the same way as the regular S7.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge packs a fast-loading 12-megapixel rear-facing snapper with a ‘Dual Pixel’ sensor and an f/1.7 aperture lens for superb images, even under low-light conditions.

This is paired with a 5-megapixel selfie shooter. Internal storage has a capacity of either 32 GB or 64 GB, which is interestingly expandable this time by up to 200 GB using a microSD card.

Power and Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge will be powered by latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, but units for sale in some regions will be equipped with the in-house Exynos processors.

This CPU will be given robust backing by a more ample 4 GB of RAM for solid performance and smooth gaming.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge phablet boots the feature-rich Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system with Samsung’s TouchWiz skin on top.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge comes with a significantly bigger 3,600mAh battery, which will expectedly address the battery issues some users complained about the Galaxy S6 Edge. The juicer still supports wireless charging and fast charging.

Pricing and Availability

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is now available in Nigeria and Kenya. You can buy the flagship phablet at leading online stores in the country. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 295,000 Naira to 350,000 Naira depending on your location in Nigeria. Price in Kenya starts at around 71,000 KSh.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Specs

Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge:

General Features

• Platform: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
• Processor: Snapdragon 820 Dual-core 2.15 GHz & dual-core 1.6 GHz, Exynos 8890 Octa Quad-core 2.3 GHz + quad-core 1.6 GHz
• GPU: Adreno 530 / Mali-T880 MP12
• Memory: 4GB RAM
• Colours: Black, White, Gold, Silver
• Dimension: 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm
• Weight: 157 g
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM
• SIM Count: Single SIM

Display

• Display: 5.5 Inch Touch Display, 1440 x 2560 pixels (534 ppi) Curved edge screen
• Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Camera

• Rear Camera: 12MP Camera, Ultra HD 4K Video 2160p@30fps
• Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR, Dual-video record
• Front Camera: 5MP Camera

Storage

• Built-in Storage: 32/64GB
• Memory Card Support: MicroSD up to 200 GB
• Bundled Cloud Storage: –

Network Support 

• 2G GSM: Yes
• 2G CDMA 1X: No
• 3G WCDMA: Yes
• 3G CDMA EVDO: No
• 4G LTE: Yes

Internet&Connectivity

• GPRS: Yes
• EDGE: Yes
• 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
• HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2 Mbps
• CDMA EVDO: No
• 4G LTE: Yes, up to 150 Mbps
• WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, dual-band
• Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, apt-X
• NFC: Yes
• Infrared Blaster: No
• USB Port: Yes MicroUSB 2.0

Messaging

• SMS/MMS: Yes
• Instant Messaging: Yes
• Push Emails: Yes
• Email Protocol: –

Entertainment

• Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
• Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
• FM Radio: Yes
• Loudspeaker: Yes
• 3.5mm Jack: Yes

Navigation

• Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
• Maps: –

Sensors&Control

• Digital Compass: Yes
• Accelerometer: Yes
• Proximity Sensor: Yes
• Light Sensor: Yes
• Barometer: Yes
• SpO2: Yes
• Pedometer: No
• Heart Rate Monitor: Yes
• Gyroscope: Yes
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes
• Iris Scanner: No
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
• Voice Control: Yes

Other Features

• Video Streaming: Yes
• Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
• Wireless Charging: Yes
• Built-in Mobile Payment: No
• Water Resistant: Yes, over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
• Dust Resistant: Yes
• Image Editor: Yes
• Video Editor: Yes
• Document Viewer: Yes
• Document Editor: Yes
• Battery
• Battery: Li-Ion 3600 mAh battery (Non-Removable)
• Talktime: –
• Standby Time: –

SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 SPECS AND PRICE

Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the 2017 flagship smartphones from Samsung. It is probably going to be the smallest with its huge 5.8-inch display. Despite the huge screen, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is more compact than 5.5-inch smartphones like the OnePlus 3T, thanks to its near-invisible bezel and the lack of a physical home button.

Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy S8

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Samsung Galaxy S8 Key Specs & Features

• 5.8-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1440 x 2960 pixels (570ppi)
• Octa-core 10nm-class chipset (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or Samsung Exynos 8895 Octa)
• Bixby Intelligent Digital Assistant with dedicated launch button
• Android 7.0 (Nougat) with 4GB RAM
• 64GB Storage with support for memory card up to 256GB
• 12MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
• Fingerprint Sensor (Rear), Iris Scan, Face Unlock
• Gigabit LTE (up to 1024 Mbps download)
• 3000 mAh Battery with Fast Charging

The Design and Display

Samsung Galaxy S8 features a gorgeous glass and metal design. The entire front is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. So is the back. One of the biggest design shift is that the home button has been removed. This means that the fingerprint sensor has now moved to the back beside the rear camera.

Removing the home button, created space that allowed the Samsung Galaxy S8 screen to be stretched downwards. This enabled Samsung to put a big screen in a smaller body, making the phone comfortable to handle.

The Display

Despite offering a bigger screen, the Galaxy S8 is smaller in size when compared with the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. The fact that the Samsung Galaxy S8 is almost bezeless also helped a great deal in making it more compact.

The brilliant 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels. The display is covered in curved Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The left and right ends of the glass are curved as well as the four corners.

With the physical home button gone, the Samsung Galaxy S8 sports an onscreen home button (with haptic feedback). Sometimes, the home button will disappear when you are in some apps, you just have to press and hold the bottom of the screen to make it visible again.

Samsung Galaxy S8 sports a USB Type C port and a 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom side of the phone. On the right side of the phone, you have a power button, which will also launch the camera if you double click it.

On the left side, the Samsung Galaxy S8 features the volume rocker, below which you will find a dedicated button for Samsung’s new intelligent digital assistant called Bixby. The smartphone is rated IP8 with capacity to take 1.5 metre of water for up to 30 minutes.

The Camera

Samsung Galaxy S8 maintains the single 12 megapixels camera on the back as the Samsung Galaxy S7. It does not have dual rear-cameras like the LG G6 and the iPhone 7 Plus. The rear camera still features Optical Image Stabilisation. Though the camera seems not to be any different from the S7, Samsung claims it has done a lot of work on the software side.

However, Samsung Galaxy S8 is improving the front facing camera from a 5 megapixels camera to an 8 megapixels camera. The camera is also adding autofocus as well as HDR.

Hardware

Depending on your country, Samsung Galaxy S8 will either offer an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or an octa-core Samsung Exynos chipset. Both are 10nm chips, which means they are going to be more energy efficient. Samsung Galaxy S8 sports 4GB RAM and 64GB built-in storage. It supports up to 256GB microSD memory card.

Samsung Galaxy S8 offers Gigabit LTE. This means the smartphone is future-proof with support for up to 1024 Mbps downloads speeds once operators build the network capacity. The smartphone will support 4G LTE in most countries including Nigeria. All major LTE networks in Nigeria are supported including Glo Mobile, MTN, Etisalat, NTel, Smile, and InterC.

The Android phone offers Bluetooth 5.0 (first phone to support), USB Type C (USB 3.1), dual-band Wi-Fi, wireless charging, and NFC. Samsung Galaxy S8 features face unlock, which is very easy and fast for unlocking your phone. However, to perform more sensitive tasks, the Android phablet will require iris scan or fingerprint sensor.

Software

Samsung Galaxy S8 is loaded with Android 7.0 (Nougat) with the usual Samsung UI skin, though the company seems to have cleaned things up a bit. Like we stated earlier, the smartphone is coming with a new digital assistant called Bixby.

Bixby will assist you in performing tasks via voice command on your phone like editing photos or making a call. It can also read QR codes, extract text from a label or document (OCR), and identify real world object via the camera and optical image recognition.

When it extracts a foreign language, Bixby uses Google Translate to translate to your preferred language. Samsung Galaxy S8 provides a dedicated button on the left side for launching Bixby.

Pricing and Availability

Preorder for Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus began March 30 in the United States and other select markets. The Android phablet started selling globally on April 21 starting with countries like the United States, Australia, and United Kingdom starting at a price of around $725.

The premium smartphone is now available Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. You can now buy the Samsung Galaxy S8 at leading online stores in the countries. Samsung Galaxy S8 Price in Nigeria ranges from 282,000 Naira to 320,000 Naira depending on your location in Nigeria.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Specs

Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy S8:

General features

• Platform: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
• Processor: US: Octa-core Processor: 2.35GHz quad-core and 1.9GHz quad-core (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835), EMEA: Octa-core Processor: 2.3GHz quad-core and 1.7GHz quad-core (Samsung Exynos 8895 Octa)
• GPU: Adreno 540 (Qualcomm)
• Memory: 4GB RAM
• Colours: Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold
• Dimension: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm
• Weight: 155g
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM
• SIM Count: Single SIM or Dual SIM
•  Display
• Display: 5.8-inch Super AMOLED, 1440 x 2960 pixels (570 ppi), 18.5:9 Aspect Ratio
• Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Camera
• Rear Camera: 12MP Camera, 4K Ultra HD 2160p Video 1080p @30fps
• Rear Camera Features: Phase Detection Autofocus, LED flash, OIS, Auto HDR, Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face/Smile Detection, Panorama, Slo Motion, Hyperlapse
• Front Camera: 8MP Camera, autofocus, HDR
• Storage
• Built-in Storage: 64GB
• Memory Card Support: Yes (requires SIM2 slot for dual-SIM models)
• Bundled Cloud Storage: –
• Network Support
• 2G GSM: Yes, 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
• 2G CDMA 1X: No
• 3G WCDMA: Yes, 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
• 3G CDMA EVDO: No
• 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700)
• Internet&Connectivity
• GPRS: Yes
• EDGE: Yes
• 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
• HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2 Mbps
• CDMA EVDO: No
• 4G LTE: Yes, up to 1024 Mbps
• WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
• Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
• NFC: Yes
• Infrared Blaster: No
• USB Port: Yes, USB Type C (USB 3.1)
• Messaging
• SMS/MMS: Yes
• Instant Messaging: Yes
• Push Emails: Yes
• Email Protocol: –
• Entertainment
• Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
• Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
• FM Radio: –
• Loudspeaker: Yes
• 3.5mm Jack: Yes
• Navigation
• Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
• Maps: Yes
• Sensors&Control
• Digital Compass: Yes
• Accelerometer: Yes
• Proximity Sensor: Yes
• Light Sensor: Yes
• Barometer: Yes
• SpO2: Yes
• Pedometer: No
• Heart Rate Monitor: Yes
• Gyroscope: Yes
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
• Iris Scanner: Yes
• Face Unlock: Yes
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes, Bixby, Google Now, etc
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
• Voice Control: Yes
• Other Features
• Video Streaming: Yes
• Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
• Wireless Charging: Yes (Qi/PMA)
• Built-in Mobile Payment: Yes, Samsung Pay
• Water Resistant: Yes, survives in up to 1.5 metre of water for up to 30 minutes
• Dust Resistant: Yes
• Image Editor: Yes
• Video Editor: Yes
• Document Viewer: Yes
• Document Editor: No
• Battery
• Battery: 3000 mAh Li-ion Battery (non-removable)
• Talktime: up to 20 hours
• Standby Time: –
• Fast Charging: Yes

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8 SPECS AND PRICE

The recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a powerhouse that looks to put the series at the centre of attention again, following the misfortune that befell its predecessor. Boasting arguably the best Qualcomm processor right now, the behemoth compares very well to the flagship S8, even outdoing the other device in some regards.

Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy Note 8

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Key Specs & Features

• 6.3-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1440 x 2960 pixels (521ppi)
• Octa-core 10nm-class chipset (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or Samsung Exynos 8895 Octa)
• Bixby Intelligent Digital Assistant with dedicated launch button
• Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) with 6GB RAM
• 64GB / 128GB / 256GB Storage with support for memory card up to 256GB
• Dual 12MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
• Fingerprint Sensor (Rear), Iris Scan
• Gigabit LTE (up to 1024 Mbps download)
• 3300 mAh Battery with Fast Charging

Design and Display

From its looks, you don’t have to tell this is one premium device. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 features a design language comparable to that of the Galaxy S8 Plus. It has curved glass both on the front and rear. At 195 grams, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has to be the bulkiest Note to date. It is both water and dust resistant.

A humongous 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display offers ample space for content viewing. Images should be super sharp with Quad HD resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and roughly 521 ppi pixel density. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 also supports an S-Pen that you can use to draw and translate.

Camera and Storage

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 looks to be a photography enthusiast’s favourite. You will notice a dual 12MP setup on the rear. This completes with dual LED, dual tone flash, phase detection autofocus, optical image stabilisation (OIS), and 2X optical zoom. It shoots high quality 4K videos.

You also get an equally robust 8MP front facing shooter with f/1.7 aperture, Auto HDR and autofocus for selfies. This shoots 2K videos at 30 fps.

Hardware and Other Features

It is normal to expect nothing less than the best of performance from a device in this range. And you are going to get that with a flagship class Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset running at up to 2.35 GHz on offer. But it appears the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will come with an in-house Exynos 8895 octa-core processor in some markets.

The phablet offers generous 6 GB of RAM. It comes in 64GB, 128GB and whopping 256GB storage variants. Interestingly, you will still be able to expand storage. There is also talk about a model that offers 4GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 boots latest Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) operating system.

In addition to a rear mounted fingerprint scanner, you also have an iris scanner for unlocking the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. It offers a reversible USB Type-C port. A 3,300mAh battery with fast charging support provides juice.

Pricing and Availability

Preorder for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 began August 23 in the United States and other select markets. The Android phablet will start selling globally on September 15 starting with countries like the United States, Australia, and United Kingdom starting at a price of around $930.

The premium smartphone is not available Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. When available, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 at leading online stores in the countries. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Price in Nigeria is expected at 350,000 Naira to 450,000 Naira depending on your location in Nigeria.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Specs

Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8:

GENERAL FEATURES

• Platform: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
• Processor: US: Octa-core Processor: 2.35GHz quad-core and 1.9GHz quad-core (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835), EMEA: Octa-core Processor: 2.3GHz quad-core and 1.7GHz quad-core (Samsung Exynos 8895 Octa)
• GPU: Adreno 540 (Qualcomm), Mali-G71 MP20
• Memory: 4GB RAM
• Colours: Midnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Grey, Deep Sea Blue
• Dimension: 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm
• Weight: 195g
• Stylus Included: Yes
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM
• SIM Count: Single SIM or Dual SIM

DISPLAY

• Display: 6.3-inch Super AMOLED, 1440 x 2960 pixels (521 ppi), HDR10, Always-on Screen
• Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5

CAMERA

• Rear Camera: Dual 12MP Camera, 4K Ultra HD 2160p Video, 1080p HD @60fps, 720p HD @240 fps
• Rear Camera Features: Phase Detection Autofocus, dual-LED flash, OIS, Auto HDR, Geo-tagging, 2X Optical Zoom, Touch Focus, Face/Smile Detection, Panorama, Slo Motion
• Front Camera: 8MP Camera, Autofocus, Auto HDR

STORAGE

• Built-in Storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
• Memory Card Support: Yes (requires SIM2 slot for dual-SIM models)
• Bundled Cloud Storage: –

NETWORK SUPPORT

• 2G GSM: Yes, 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
• 2G CDMA 1X: No
• 3G WCDMA: Yes, 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
• 3G CDMA EVDO: No
• 4G LTE: Yes

INTERNET&CONNECTIVITY

• GPRS: Yes
• EDGE: Yes
• 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
• HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2 Mbps
• CDMA EVDO: No
• 4G LTE: Yes, up to 1024 Mbps
• WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
• Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
• NFC: Yes
• Infrared Blaster: No
• USB Port: Yes, USB Type C (USB 3.1)

MESSAGING

• SMS/MMS: Yes
• Instant Messaging: Yes
• Push Emails: Yes
• Email Protocol: –

ENTERTAINMENT

• Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
• Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
• FM Radio: –
• Loudspeaker: Yes
• 3.5mm Jack: Yes

NAVIGATION

• Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
• Maps: Yes

SENSORS&CONTROL

• Digital Compass: Yes
• Accelerometer: Yes
• Proximity Sensor: Yes
• Light Sensor: Yes
• Barometer: Yes
• SpO2: Yes
• Pedometer: No
• Heart Rate Monitor: Yes
• Gyroscope: Yes
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
• Iris Scanner: Yes
• Face Unlock: –
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes, Bixby, Google Now, etc
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
• Voice Control: Yes

OTHER FEATURES

• Video Streaming: Yes
• Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
• Wireless Charging: Yes (Qi/PMA)
• Built-in Mobile Payment: Yes, Samsung Pay
• Water Resistant: Yes (IP68), survives in up to 1.5 metre of water for up to 30 minutes
• Dust Resistant: Yes
• Image Editor: Yes
• Video Editor: Yes
• Document Viewer: Yes
• Document Editor: No

BATTERY

• Battery: 3300 mAh Li-ion Battery (non-removable)
• Talktime: up to 22 hours
• Standby Time: –
• Fast Charging: Yes

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8 ACTIVE SPECS AND PRICES

As you may be able to guess from the name, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is a variant of the Galaxy S8 for those who maintain a very active lifestyle. Samsung Galaxy S8 Active parades a rugged design, a large Quad HD display, and a flagship Qualcomm processor.

Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Key Specs & Features

• 5.8-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1440 x 2560 pixels (506ppi)
• Octa-core 10nm-class chipset (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
• Android 7.0 (Nougat) with 4GB RAM
• 64GB Storage with support for memory card up to 256GB
• 12MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
• Fingerprint Sensor (Rear), Iris Scan
• LTE Data (up to 600 Mbps download)
• 4000 mAh Battery with Fast Charging

Design and Display

Looking at the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, you will see a device that is not built to win a beauty contest. But this doesn’t mean it’s shabby – not by any chance. This one is built for a beating. Samsung Galaxy s8 Active has extra durable metal frame and loses the glass on the rear for tough plastic.

The bumper that protects against shock also comes in thicker. You have a device built to military standards and able to survive multiple drops. An IP68 rating means can it stay in 1.5-meter deep water for up to 30 minutes without issues.

The 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display should offer super sharp images with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. The shatter-resistant screen protects against drops from a height of up to five feet.

Camera and Storage

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active looks ready to deliver image quality comparable to what the S8 and its Plus sibling can offer. On the rear is the 12MP camera with f/1.7 aperture, phase detection autofocus and optical image stabilisation (OIS). It supports simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording capability.

The 8MP front facing camera also has an aperture size of f/1.7 and features autofocus. It boasts Auto HDR, dual video call and 2K video recording capability.

Hardware and Software

This is a flagship smartphone. So, it is not surprising to see the Samsung Galaxy s8 Active packing an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. The 64-bit CPU combines with an Adreno 540 graphics solution, a good sign for gaming performance. Onboard storage is 64 GB and is expandable up to 256 GB. The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active boots Android 7.0 Nougat OS with TouchWiz UI.

Other Features

The rugged beast offers solid biometric authentication, with Iris (eye) and fingerprint scanners available. It comes with a humongous 4,000mAh Li-Ion battery rated to last up to 32 hours of talk time on a charge. Samsung Galaxy S8 Active supports Quick Charge 2.0 technology.

The device works on 4G LTE networks. It supports dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.1.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active will support LTE on all networks in Nigeria including MTN, Glo Mobile, 9Mobile, Smile, interC, and NTel.

Pricing and Availability

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active launched on August 11, 2017 for $850 for a limited time exclusivity on AT&T in the United States.

The premium smartphone is not yet available in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. When available, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active at leading online stores in the countries. Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 325,000 Naira to 420,000 Naira depending on your location in Nigeria.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Specs

Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active:

GENERAL FEATURES

• Platform: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
• Processor: Octa-core Processor: 2.35GHz quad-core and 1.9GHz quad-core (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835)
• GPU: Adreno 540
• Memory: 4GB RAM
• Colours: Meteor Gray, Tungsten Gold
• Dimension: 151.9 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm
• Weight: 208g
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM
• SIM Count: Single SIM

DISPLAY

• Display: 5.8-inch Super AMOLED, 1440 x 2560 pixels (506 ppi)
• Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5

CAMERA

• Rear Camera: 12MP Camera, 4K Ultra HD 2160p Video 1080p @60fps
• Rear Camera Features: Phase Detection Autofocus, LED flash, OIS, Auto HDR, Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face/Smile Detection, Panorama
• Front Camera: 8MP Camera, autofocus, HDR

STORAGE

• Built-in Storage: 64GB
• Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
• Bundled Cloud Storage: –

NETWORK SUPPORT

• 2G GSM: Yes, 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
• 2G CDMA 1X: No
• 3G WCDMA: Yes, 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
• 3G CDMA EVDO: No
• 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 20(800), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)

INTERNET&CONNECTIVITY

• GPRS: Yes
• EDGE: Yes
• 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
• HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2 Mbps
• CDMA EVDO: No
• 4G LTE: Yes, up to 600 Mbps
• WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
• Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• NFC: –
• Infrared Blaster: No
• USB Port: Yes, USB Type C

MESSAGING

• SMS/MMS: Yes
• Instant Messaging: Yes
• Push Emails: Yes
• Email Protocol: –

ENTERTAINMENT

• Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
• Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
• FM Radio: –
• Loudspeaker: Yes
• 3.5mm Jack: Yes

NAVIGATION

• Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
• Maps: Yes

SENSORS&CONTROL

• Digital Compass: Yes
• Accelerometer: Yes
• Proximity Sensor: Yes
• Light Sensor: Yes
• Barometer: Yes
• SpO2: Yes
• Pedometer: No
• Heart Rate Monitor: Yes
• Gyroscope: Yes
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
• Iris Scanner: Yes
• Face Unlock: –
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes, Bixby, Google Now, etc
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
• Voice Control: Yes

OTHER FEATURES

• Video Streaming: Yes
• Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
• Wireless Charging: Yes (Qi/PMA)
• Built-in Mobile Payment: Yes, Samsung Pay
• Water Resistant: Yes, survives in up to 1.5 metre of water for up to 30 minutes
• Dust Resistant: Yes
• Image Editor: Yes
• Video Editor: Yes
• Document Viewer: Yes
• Document Editor: No

BATTERY

• Battery: 4000 mAh Li-ion Battery (non-removable)
• Talktime: up to 120 hours
• Standby Time: up to 32 hours
• Fast Charging: Yes