Question 1

How much does the Samsung Galaxy S8 cost in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

A second-hand Samsung Galaxy S8 costs between R4,024 - R4,124 on Phonetradr in South Africa.

Question 2

What are the dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy S8?

Accepted Answer

From top to bottom, the dimensions are 14.8 cm x 6.8 cm x 0.80 cm

Question 3

What colours do the Samsung Galaxy S8 come in?

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You can get the Galaxy S8 in Midnight Black, Arctic Silver, Maple Gold, Coral Blue, and Orchid Gray.

Question 4

How strong is the screen on the Galaxy S8?

Accepted Answer

The Galaxy S8 uses Gorilla Glass 5 for the screen as well as the back glass.

Question 5

Is the Samsung Galaxy S8 water resistant?

Accepted Answer

The Samsung S8 has a rating of “IP68” which means the device is fully protected from dust and can handle being under freshwater for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 metres.

Question 6

What processor does the Galaxy S8 have?

Accepted Answer

Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEA

Question 7

How much RAM does the Samsung Galaxy S8 come with?

Accepted Answer

The phone comes with 4G of RAM.

Question 8

How much capacity (GB) does the Samsung Galaxy S8 have?

Accepted Answer

The Samsung Galaxy S8 comes with 64GB. But it has a Micro SD memory card slot so you can add up 200GB, which is equivalent to 40,000 photos. For a better picture on how much 64GB is, it equates to approximately 15,000 photos!

Question 9

How many megapixels does the Samsung Galaxy S8 camera have?

Accepted Answer

It has a 12-megapixel camera with a f1.7 aperture lens at the back and a 5-megapixel selfie camera at the front.

Question 10

Does the Samsung Galaxy S8 camera have bokeh?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Galaxy S8 can create the bokeh effect using its Select Focus Mode feature.

Question 11

How do I use the Adapt Sound feature in the Samsung Galaxy S8?

Accepted Answer

Visit your Settings, then tap “Sounds and Vibration” then select “Sound quality & effects” Then tap “Adapt Sound” and then “Personalised Sound” Now you’ll take the hearing test. Find a quiet place to sit and then connect your earphones or headphones to your phone The test will play a series of beeps in both of your ears. After each frequency, the test will ask if you can hear it. As you provide honest answers, your phone will create a personalised equalizer profile for you After the test is complete, you’ll be asked which ear you prefer to listen to phone calls. After that, the process is complete and your customised audio profile is complete!

Question 12

Does the Samsung Galaxy S8 need a case or cover?

Accepted Answer

We would recommend that you invest in a case or cover for your Samsung Galaxy S8. A good cover can protect your phone from cracked screens, from drops, dents, dirt, scratches and help keep it looking like new for when you’d like to sell it.

Question 13

How long does the battery last in the Samsung Galaxy S8?

Accepted Answer

The average battery life is 17 hours. If you’re continuously browsing on WiFi, the battery lasts about 8 hours.

Question 14

How heavy is the Samsung Galaxy S8?

Accepted Answer

It weighs 155 grams.

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