Resolution
1440 x 2960 px
Weight
208.1 g
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active features Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, 5.8" display, 4000 mAh battery, 12 MP main camera.
8" screen. Against the S25, has 4GB RAM compared to S25's 12GB, and offers 64GB storage compared to 512GB, and has a more compact 5.8" screen, and weighs 46g more at 208g. Compared to the S23 Ultra, the S8 Active has 4GB RAM compared to S23 Ultra's 12GB, while offers 64GB storage compared to 1024GB. The S24 Ultra has 4GB RAM compared to S24 Ultra's 12GB, and the Z Fold 7 has 4GB RAM compared to Z Fold 7's 16GB.
Design
| Water resistance i | Waterproof (570 others) |
| Weight i | 208.1 g |
| Thickness i | 9.9 mm (14 others) |
| Width i | 74.9 mm (8 others) |
| Height i | 151.9 mm (3 others) |
| Ingress protection (ip) rating i | IP68 (454 others) |
Display
| Display Type i | OLED/AMOLED (856 others) |
| Screen Size i | 5.8" (9 others) |
| Pixel Density i | 506 ppi |
| Resolution i | 1440 x 2960 px (8 others) |
| Refresh Rate i | 60Hz (167 others) |
| Has branded damage resistant glass i | ✔ (899 others) |
| Gorilla glass version i | Gorilla Glass 5 (229 others) |
Performance
| Internal Storage i | 64GB (177 others) |
| RAM i | 4GB (174 others) |
| Chipset (soc) name i | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (9 others) |
| Gpu name i | Adreno 540 (18 others) |
| CPU Speed i | 4 x 2.45 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835) (16 others) |
Cameras
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 12 MP (38 others) |
| Wide aperture (main camera) i | f/1.7 (19 others) |
| Megapixels (front camera) i | 8MP (228 others) |
| Has built in optical image stabilization i | ✔ (811 others) |
| Video recording (main camera) i | 2160 x 30 fps (380 others) |
| Number of flash leds i | 1 (621 others) |
Operating system
| Android Version i | Android 9 Pie (77 others) |
| Has clipboard warnings i | ✖ |
| Has location privacy options i | ✖ |
| Has camera/microphone privacy options i | ✖ |
| Has mail privacy protection i | ✖ |
| Has theme customization i | ✖ |
| Can block app tracking i | ✖ |
| Blocks cross site tracking i | ✖ |
| Has on device machine learning i | ✖ |
Battery
| Battery Power i | 4000 mAh (65 others) |
| Has wireless charging i | ✔ (483 others) |
| Supports Fast Charging i | ✔ (1155 others) |
| Has a removable battery i | ✖ |
Audio
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✔ |
| Has stereo speakers i | ✖ |
| Has aptx i | ✔ (545 others) |
| Number of microphones i | 2 (568 others) |
Connectivity & Features
| Release date i | 7 years ago08/06/2018 (1 other) |
| Has 5g support i | ✖ |
| Wi fi version i | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) (429 others) |
| Sim cards i | 1 SIM (243 others) |
| Bluetooth Version i | 5.1 (106 others) |
| Has an external memory slot i | ✔ (780 others) |
| Has usb type c i | ✔ (1132 others) |
Miscellaneous
| Has an e paper display i | ✖ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much storage does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active offer?
At 64GB, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is 80% below the category average for storage, ranking #1019 out of 1441 — see ranking phone products.
How many megapixels does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active main camera have?
At 12 MP, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is 74% below the category average for main camera megapixels, ranking #1223 out of 1434 — see ranking phone products.
How many megapixels does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active front camera have?
At 8MP, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is 53% below the category average for front camera megapixels, ranking #896 out of 1430 — see ranking phone products.
How much RAM does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active have?
At 4GB, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is 53% below the category average for RAM, ranking #975 out of 1442 — see ranking phone products.
What is the refresh rate of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active?
At 60Hz, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is 46% below the category average for refresh rate, ranking #813 out of 980 — see ranking phone products.
What is the pixel density of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active?
At 506 ppi, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is 24% above the category average for pixel density, ranking #181 out of 1434 — see ranking phone products.
How big is the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active battery?
At 4000 mAh, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is 20% below the category average for battery capacity, ranking #927 out of 1439 — see ranking phone products.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active have stereo speakers?
No, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active does not have stereo speakers. However, 69% of phones do.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active have wireless charging?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has wireless charging. Only 38% of phones have this feature.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active support 5G?
No, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active does not support 5G. This feature is available in 54% of phones.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active have a 3.5mm headphone jack?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has a 3.5mm headphone jack. This feature is found in 52% of phones.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active have an external memory slot?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has an external memory slot. This feature is found in 57% of phones.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active have optical image stabilization (OIS)?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has OIS. This feature is found in 63% of phones.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active have a removable battery?
No, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active does not have a removable battery. This feature is available in 12% of phones.
How does it compare?
How does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active's main camera megapixels compare to similar phoness?
At 12 MP, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active trails the Samsung Galaxy F07 (50 MP & 2 MP) by 76%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active's battery capacity compare to similar phoness?
At 4000 mAh, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active trails the Hotwav W10 Pro (15000 mAh) by 73%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active's weight compare to similar phoness?
At 208.1 g, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active leads the Hotwav W10 Pro (470 g) by 56%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active's refresh rate compare to similar phoness?
At 60Hz, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active trails the Tecno Spark Go 3 (120Hz) by 50%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active's front camera megapixels compare to similar phoness?
At 8MP, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active trails the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (64GB / 4GB RAM) (16MP & 8MP) by 50%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active's pixel density compare to similar phoness?
At 506 ppi, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active leads the Tecno Spark Go 3 (260 ppi) by 49%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active's screen size compare to similar phoness?
At 5.8", the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active trails the Tecno Spark Go 3 (6.74") by 14%.