Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0 support (not 3.0; Samsung says its own fast-charging solution is just as fast)
64GB storage, microSD expansion to 2TB (you can buy 256GB cards today)
Haptic home button is always active even with the screen off
Colors: midnight black, arctic silver, orchid gray, maple gold, coral blue (varies by region)
Want to control your robot vacuum from your phone? Now you can.
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Software changes from Galaxy S7
Android Nougat 7.0
Press and hold virtual home button for Google Assistant
Swipe up for app tray
Cleaner interface
Customizable Edge display works like shortcuts
Samsung Connect app works with SmartThings to let you control smart home appliances remotely
New camera tricks
Double-press power button to launch (worked well)
Autofocus on front-facing camera (8 megapixels)
Easy-access filters and image decorations
Floating shutter button (optional)
Unlocking the phone with your face
This
is not the same as iris scanning, which is a biometric tool you can use
for mobile payments (you can't use face unlock for this)
It's fast and it worked in my demo, even in indoor lighting
You have to hold the phone level with your eyes; you can't unlock by looking down into the phone
I couldn't trick it with a life-size color photo of my face
Samsung
says this is more convenient than it is secure. "If you need strong
[security] technology, you can use the iris or fingerprint," said Kim Gae-youn, vice president of Samsung's smartphone product planning and product manager for the Galaxy S8.
Samsung DeX gives you a much larger screen for working from your phone.
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Make the S8 your 'computer'
The Samsung DeX is a standalone dock that displays your phone apps and media on a monitor
You have to buy it separately
You'll also need a monitor, keyboard and mouse in addition to the dock and cables
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