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Samsung Galaxy S8

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S8

📅 2017 📷 12 MP 🎬 4K30
from $720

📖 Overview

The Galaxy S8 carries a single 12MP f/1.7 rear camera with a large 1/2.55" dual-pixel sensor and OIS, delivering fast, reliable autofocus and strong low-light stills for a 2017 flagship. There is no dedicated telephoto or ultrawide lens, but the Pro mode supports manual control and RAW (DNG) capture, with video topping out at 4K30. The 8MP f/1.7 front camera adds autofocus, a rarity for selfie shooters of its era.

📸 Browse 896 real-world sample photos taken with this phone by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📷 Camera Specifications

Main camera12MP, 1/2.55", f/1.7
Front camera8MP
Max video4K30
OISYes
RAW captureYes
Log videoNo

📱 Device Specifications

ChipsetExynos 8895 / Snapdragon 835
RAM4GB
Storage64GB
Display5.8" 60Hz
Weight155g
Water/dust resistanceIP68
OSAndroid
ReleasedApril 2017

Manufacturer page Full specs (GSMArena)

Last updated: June 8, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Samsung Galaxy S8, sourced from SampleShots.

red moon during nighttime
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 10s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Nick Owuor (astro.nic.portraits)
Tall coconut palms seen from below against a pale blue sky with soft clouds. Sunlit fronds frame the scene from the edges.
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/2100s · ISO 40
via Unsplash by Harshil Gudka
Frozen Lamp | black outdoor lamp post
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/6000s · ISO 200
via Unsplash by Ravi Patel
white sailboat at middle of sea
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/610s · ISO 40
via Unsplash by Florian van Schreven
water droplets on green leaves
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/100s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Josefin
focus photo of brown sand
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/2146s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by jim gade
lot of yellow lighted bulbs
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/10s · ISO 200
via Unsplash by nibras al-riyami
albert einstein | a person holding up a yellow face mask
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/100s · ISO 80
via Unsplash by Andrii Leonov
people walking on green grass field near green trees under blue sky during daytime
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/966s · ISO 40
via Unsplash by Martins Cardoso
black and blue abstract painting
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/10s · ISO 250
via Unsplash by Leonardo Yip
the walking dead dvd movie
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/21s · ISO 200
via Unsplash by Samuel Regan-Asante
Close-up of an orange basketball court surface with white boundary lines, highlighting the gritty, speckled texture. The composition emphasizes the quiet geometry of the lines and the worn finish.
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/220s · ISO 40
via Unsplash by Ph B
I found this amazing door on a trip in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. We were drinking some hot chocolate and on our way out, I spotted this great and creative door. | My Way signage
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/20s · ISO 250
via Unsplash by Rommel Davila
view from the backyard on a misty morning. | green palm trees under white sky during daytime
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/1499s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Mukil Menon
A row of neatly arranged shopping carts against a minimalist white wall, showcasing their vibrant red accents.
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/60s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Gabrielle Ribeiro
Flight home from Michigan, the sun was setting and the day was done. | blue sky
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/10s · ISO 250
via Unsplash by John Anselmo
Vibrant sunset colors illuminate the sky above a packed stadium, where fans wave white shirts in unison. The scoreboard displays a message of celebration.
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/146s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Andrew Gearhart
turned-on lights outside houses
4.2mm · f/1.7 · 1/30s · ISO 250
via Unsplash by Shaun Montero

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