Samsung has taken the wraps off its exciting
follow-up to the Galaxy S7 and, with it, unveiled a host of innovative
and unique features. Here are eight features that set the Samsung Galaxy S8 apart from its predecessors, and from its competition.
1. Infinity display
There’s no doubt that the long, Infinity Display is the big shout-out feature of the S8 and
S8+. It curves beautifully around the edges, has no bezel on the sides,
and a very slim, minimal bezel on the top and bottom. It’s also a
longer ratio, making it perfect for watching cinematic content on your
phone.
2. Invisible home button
Samsung is
really pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in a smartphone, and
nowhere is that more evident than in the home button solution. With the
screen taking up more space, the physical home button had to go
somewhere else.
Instead of getting rid of the home button
completely, Samsung built in a special sensor beneath the display that
gives a vibrating response that’s so subtle, it feels like pressing a
button. It’s perfectly placed and works great.
3. 10nm processor
It
may not be something you can see from the outside, but the chip built
using the 10 nano-meter process inside is a technological marvel. In
simple terms it means Samsung can pack in way more power into a chip
that’s much smaller than previous ones, improving performance and
efficiency without using more space.
4. Mobile HDR Premium
Other devices may have Mobile HDR, but Samsung is
the first to have its Mobile HDR Premium given the stamp of approval by
the UHD alliance. With providers like Netflix and Amazon getting
involved, that means videos are going to look stunning on that long,
vibrant display.
5. DeX
DeX is a really cool, clever contraption that is - in essence - a dock that plugs in to a desktop monitor, transforming your Galaxy S8 in
to a proper computer. It has enough physical ports to connect almost
anything, including hard-lined internet, and you can connect a wireless
keyboard and mouse, for that “proper computer” feel.
6. Facial recognition
Samsung’s
latest phone doesn’t just have fingerprint and iris scanners for
security, it can also recognise your face. Pick up the phone, wait a
split second, and it unlocks.
7. Samsung Connect
Samsung is all about bringing together your entire ecosystem of smart connected devices. With Samsung Connect
you can control everything from your TV to your washing machine and
light bulbs, all from an app, and can even bring non-Samsung products
together using a SmartThings hub
8. Bixby
The
easiest way to describe is that it lets you use your phone with just
your voice. Any interactions you’d normally control using touchscreen,
you can do with Bixby. It has a dedicated button on the left of the
phone, and is contextually aware and understands natural language.
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