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The video discusses essential details about the Samsung Galaxy S8, including the absence of an Edge model, two size variants – S8 and S8 Plus, with curved edges, key dates for events like press conference, launch, and release. It mentions screen sizes and resolutions for the devices. Camera specifications, processors, and improvements in photography are highlighted, along with the fingerprint sensor, RAM, storage, iris scanner, and water resistance. The video also covers wireless charging options, fast wireless charging, Bixby Voice Assistant, and a docking feature for projecting onto a computer monitor.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the top 10 things to know about the Samsung Galaxy S8 based on reliable leaks. Key points include no Samsung Galaxy S8 Edge model, two sizes – smaller S8 and larger S8 Plus with curved edges, important dates like Samsung’s press conference on February 26th (not for S8 release), launch event on March 29th in New York, and the actual release date set for April 21st. Additionally, the screen sizes are specified with the S8 Plus having a 6.2-inch screen and the S8 featuring a 5.8-inch screen, both with Quad HD Plus resolution.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the display and camera specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S8. The Quad HD resolution is 2560 x 1440, while the Quad HD Plus on the S8 is 3200 x 600, offering over 5.5 million pixels. The S8 Plus has approximately 650 pixels per inch, and the S8 has around 690 pixels per inch. Moving on to the processor, the US version uses Snapdragon 835, while the rest of the world gets the Exynos Octa Core 8895 processor, historically known to be more powerful. The rear camera is a 12 megapixel dual-pixel camera, and the front camera is 8 megapixels, promising improved performance compared to the Samsung Galaxy S7 models.
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In this part of the video, it is discussed that the new camera features include autofocus for sharper images and improved low-light photography. The fingerprint sensor is located on the back of the device, not on the front as previously speculated. The Samsung Galaxy S8 will come with 4GB of RAM (contrary to earlier rumors of 6GB), with 64GB of default storage capacity and the option to expand storage using a microSD card. The phone will also feature an iris scanner, similar to the one on the Note 7, and will have an IP68 water resistance rating, allowing users to submerge the phone in water up to 5 feet for 30 minutes.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses wireless charging for the Samsung Galaxy S8. They explain that the phone will support wireless charging options, including fast wireless charging which requires a separate purchase of a fast wireless charging pad. The speaker highlights that if you buy a wireless charging pad labeled as fast charging, you can charge your phone quickly wirelessly. Additionally, the speaker mentions other upcoming features of the Samsung Galaxy S8, such as the Bixby Voice Assistant and a docking capability that will allow the phone to project onto a computer monitor for desktop-like use.