Major Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy S8 You Should Check

Samsung Galaxy S8 is definitely an astonishing smartphone this time around. But after passing a couple of months, every smartphone starts disclosing major and minor weaknesses. Samsung Galaxy S8 is relatively impressive across the board and it makes you forget about S7. Though it’s considered to be a great combination of beauty and strength, Samsung Galaxy S8 mobile prices are on the higher side, even if you’re outside the US.

Are you confused whether to buy Samsung Galaxy S8 or not? Listed below pros and cons will help you get rid of it. Let's get going.

Major Pros (Advantages)

First, we’ve listed the major pros of Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone.

1: Exquisite Edge and Display

·         Adequate has been said about the gorgeous display of the Samsung Galaxy S8. It’s the first phone having a perfect edge-to-edge display.

·         There’s a 5.8-inches FHD display which mixtures smoothly over the edges. Even corners of the phone give a smooth finish.

·         Plus the infinity display takes your enjoyment to the next level by providing an immersive experience. 

2: Performance without any Lag

·         A powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor (in the US only) has been used in Samsung Galaxy S8 mobile phone.

·         While in Asia and Europe, S8 is loaded with the Exynos 8895 SoC.

·         Both of these chipsets boast a 10-nanometer construction process which results in high performance and better power effectiveness.

3: Stunning Camera

·         Although the camera specs didn’t see much of an upgrade on the S7, you’ll get a stellar camera performance.

·         Moreover, software pinches and optimization renders high-quality images which are strident and vivid.

·         Front-facing sensor, on the other hand, is particularly designed to keep the selfie buffs happy.

4: Water Resistant

·         Samsung Galaxy S8 isn’t only water resistant, but also dust resistant as they are equipped with an IP68 rating.

·         The phone can be in the up to 1.5m deep water for more than 30 minutes.

5: Features and Security

·         The Samsung Galaxy S8 houses with so many awesome features. They can be enabled or disabled according to your needs and desires.

·         Features including, always on display, one-handed mode, blue light filter and more.

·         As far as the security is concerned, you can make your phone secure by using fingerprint scanner and Iris scanner.

·         Even you can set up a secure folder on all of your files and photos you don’t want to share with any others.

Major Cons (Disadvantages)

Let’s move to the things that could have been done better.

1: Highly Priced

·         It’s the most disappointing column as S8 comes to the market costing about $899 for a 64GB variant.

·         Unlike in the US, Galaxy S8 prices in Australia are also not affordable. Users looking for a midrange smartphone cannot have this device.

2: Poor Battery

·         3000mAh battery is enough for such powerful phones? The way you use your phone has a big impact on the battery life.

·         At the end of 7 to 8 hours of normal use, you might have to go looking for a charger which is not good.

·         Plus, an adaptive charger isn’t going to provide you charging on the go.

3: Awkward Position of Fingerprint Scanner

·         A fingerprint scanner is positioned at the rear of the Galaxy S8 which gives the tall frame of the phone.

It’s a bit challenging to reach the sensor and most of the time; you might actually end up pressing the camera bump.