Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ were officially unveiled last week and will be announced available in Canada on April 21st.
However, several Canadian carriers are stating those who pre-order will be graced with early delivery. Rogers, Telus, and Quebec-based Vidéotron all noted to customers who secured their order ahead of time will receive the 5.8-inch Galaxy S8 or the 6.2-inch Galaxy S8+ on Monday, April 17th. We have been informed that Bell will also be offering customers the same timing.
Canadian carrier pricing for the Galaxy S8 starts at $249.99 on a 2-year contract with the Galaxy S8+ starting at $319.99 on a 2-year contract.
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Display
5.8-inch Super AMOLED display, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Snapdragon 835 (Exynos 8895 in Europe and other regions)
Snapdragon 835 (Exynos 8895 in Europe and other regions)
RAM
4GB of RAM
4GB of RAM
Storage
64GB (expandable up to 256GB)
64GB (expandable up to 256GB)
Dimensions (in.)
148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0mm
159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1mm
Weight
152g
173g
Rear Facing Camera
12-megapixel (f/1.7, OIS)
12-megapixel (f/1.7, OIS)
Front Facing Camera
8-megapixel (f/1.7)
8-megapixel (f/1.7)
OS
Android 8.0 Oreo
Android 7.0 Oreo
Battery
3,000 mAh
3,500 mAh
Network Connectivity
GSM/HSPA/LTE
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Sensors
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Iris Sensor, Pressure Sensor
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Iris Sensor, Pressure Sensor
SIM Type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Launch Date
March 29, 2017
March 29, 2017
Misc
Colours: Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue and Maple Gold| Bixby, IP68 certified water-resistant, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C.
Colours: Black, Orchid Gray, Silver, Gold and Blue| Bixby, IP68 water and dust resistance, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C.
Display
Samsung Galaxy S8
5.8-inch Super AMOLED display, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
Samsung Galaxy S8+
6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Samsung Galaxy S8
Snapdragon 835 (Exynos 8895 in Europe and other regions)
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Snapdragon 835 (Exynos 8895 in Europe and other regions)
RAM
Samsung Galaxy S8
4GB of RAM
Samsung Galaxy S8+
4GB of RAM
Storage
Samsung Galaxy S8
64GB (expandable up to 256GB)
Samsung Galaxy S8+
64GB (expandable up to 256GB)
Dimensions (in.)
Samsung Galaxy S8
148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0mm
Samsung Galaxy S8+
159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1mm
Weight
Samsung Galaxy S8
152g
Samsung Galaxy S8+
173g
Rear Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy S8
12-megapixel (f/1.7, OIS)
Samsung Galaxy S8+
12-megapixel (f/1.7, OIS)
Front Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy S8
8-megapixel (f/1.7)
Samsung Galaxy S8+
8-megapixel (f/1.7)
OS
Samsung Galaxy S8
Android 8.0 Oreo
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Android 7.0 Oreo
Battery
Samsung Galaxy S8
3,000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S8+
3,500 mAh
Network Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy S8
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Samsung Galaxy S8+
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Sensors
Samsung Galaxy S8
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Iris Sensor, Pressure Sensor
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Iris Sensor, Pressure Sensor
SIM Type
Samsung Galaxy S8
Nano SIM
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Nano SIM
Launch Date
Samsung Galaxy S8
March 29, 2017
Samsung Galaxy S8+
March 29, 2017
Misc
Samsung Galaxy S8
Colours: Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue and Maple Gold| Bixby, IP68 certified water-resistant, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C.
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Colours: Black, Orchid Gray, Silver, Gold and Blue| Bixby, IP68 water and dust resistance, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C.
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