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4.62out of 5
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Manufacturer codeSM-G955FBLK
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About the Samsung Galaxy S8+ SM-G955F
Samsung SM-G955FBLK is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 15.8 cm (6.2"); internal storage capacity: 64 GB; mobile network generation: 4G; operating system installed: Android 7.0. This entry covers manufacturer code SM-G955FBLK. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 15.8 cm (6.2") display is specified at 1440 x 2960 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 15.8 cm (6.2")
- Screen resolution
- 1440 x 2960 pixels
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB
- Storage capacity
- 64 GB
- Mobile network generation
- 4G
- Rear camera resolution
- 12 MP
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GSMArena
4.70 / 5Original rating: 4.7 / 5
Reviewed model: Samsung Galaxy S8+. Storage, colour and included accessories may differ from this listing.
Read the full review ↗Checked 25 Oct 2026
What Hi-Fi?
5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
Reviewed model: Samsung Galaxy S8+. Storage, colour and included accessories may differ from this listing.
Read the full review ↗Checked 18 Oct 2026
Pocket-lint
5.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 100%
Samsung waited a little later in 2017 to unleash its flagship phone - but it was well worth the wait. A year on, with falling prices, the Galaxy S8+ still stands up against the new Galaxy S9+.Exquisite design, a high-quality waterproof build, great camera...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 24 Oct 2026
Trusted Reviews
5.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 100%
Samsung Galaxy S8+ – Battery Life Aside from the overall size, and of course price, the biggest difference between the two Galaxy S8 flagships are their batteries. However, I've found they both last about the same amount of time, so don't pick up the S8+...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 24 Oct 2026
3G
5.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 100%
“The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is one of the best phablets on the planet, combining a big screen with a big battery and loads of tech and features.”Best Samsung Galaxy S8 dealsTop DealSamsung Galaxy S8 12GB for the price of 4GB.12GB data Unlimited minsUnlimi...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 24 Oct 2026
Alphr
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
In essence, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is the same phone as the S8, with all the things that make that phone great, but with a bigger screen, a bigger battery, a more unwieldy profile and a higher price.Is it any better, though? In my view, the answer to...
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Expert Reviews
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is very much a five-star handset. It's big, bold and resoundingly beautiful, but the thing that holds it back? There's still that regular-sized S8 to contend with.That's the sticking point and the main reason I've knocked a star...
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TechRadar
4.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 90%
The Galaxy S8 Plus is the Android phone you want if you like big and tall smartphones. It has a massive 6.2-inch display that doesn't make the actual dimensions of the device much bigger. Samsung's trick was to rid its phone of the physical home button an...
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Tech Advisor
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
As with the regular Galaxy S8, we're really impressed by the Galaxy S8 Plus. Samsung has done a great job of making last year's models even better. However our initial thought is that, with both offering the infinity edge screen, there's not much reason t...
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Stuff
5.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 100%
READ MORE The 10 best smartphones in the world right now Tech Specs SCREEN 6.2in, 2960x1440 AMOLED curved edge Infinity Display with HDR CPU Samsung Exynos octa-core MEMORY 4GB RAM CAMERA 12MP, f/1.7 rear with dual-pixel autofocus, OIS and dual-...
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Samsung Galaxy S8+ SM-G955F specifications
Manufacturer code: SM-G955FBLK · Icecat product 36562451 · Checked 25 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 15.8 cm (6.2") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Storage capacity | 64 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| Rear camera resolution | 12 MP |
| Battery capacity | 3500 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 7.0 |
| NFC | Yes |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Speakerphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone mute | Yes |
| Audio formats supported | 3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF |
Display7 details
| Screen shape | Curved edge screen |
|---|---|
| Display technology marketing name | Super AMOLED |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Display number of colours | 16 million colours |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Second display | No |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage6 details
| Processor cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| Coprocessor | Yes |
| Coprocessor frequency | 1.7 GHz |
| Coprocessor cores | 4 |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Camera, image & video13 details
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 8 MP |
| Front camera aperture number | 1.7 |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Rear camera type | Single camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video stabilizer | Yes |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Video call | Yes |
| Video formats supported | 3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV |
Connections & wireless10 details
| USB mass storage | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| Wi-Fi positioning | Yes |
Controls & features4 details
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
|---|---|
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Water resistant |
| Water and dust resistance (IP rating) | IP68 |
| Width | 73.4 mm |
| Depth | 8.1 mm |
| Height | 159.5 mm |
| Weight | 173 g |
Further product details43 details
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
|---|---|
| Pixel density | 529 ppi |
| 64-bit computing | Yes |
| Maximum memory card size | 256 GB |
| Flash type | LED |
| Geotagging | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| 2G standards | GSM |
| 3G standards | HSPA |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| Tethering (modem-mode) | Yes |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Instant messaging (IM) | Yes |
| Chat | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list |
| Flight mode | Yes |
| Personalization | Icons, Menu, Shortcuts |
| Support for contact groups | Yes |
| Themes | Wallpapers |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| Call waiting | Yes |
| Call divert | Yes |
| Call hold | Yes |
| Caller ID | Yes |
| Conference call | Yes |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Call timer | Yes |
| Platform | Android |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Google applications | Google Maps, Google Play, YouTube |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.26 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1 W/kg |
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