Discover new possibilities with Galaxy S8 & S8+

Smartphones without limits

Photos from the event

By Ahmed Al-Naqeeb

KUWAIT CITY, April 17: In an evening filled with enthusiasm from both partners and customers, Samsung Gulf Electronics has finally launched their all new Galaxy S8 and S8+ at the Jumeirah Hotel, ushering in a new age for smartphones with its new global standard in mobile security, its seamless screen hardware design and a variety of new service offerings.

With the launch of multiple services and apps, as well as a stunning Infinity Display for immersive viewing experiences, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ brings a new level of functionality and convenience, opening the doors to what the president of Samsung Gulf Electronics Ismail Yoon described as “a galaxy of possibilities,” while adding that this could not have been possible without the support of both Samsung’s partners and customers.

During the event, Tarek Sabbagh, Head of IT & Mobile Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics stated that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ represents is not simply a brand-new device in the region, but an innovative means to create experiences. Pointing out that keeping in mindthat exploring the world and new cultures is something that people across the region love, Samsung Gulf have teamed up with Etihad airways and Hotels.com to reward our loyal customers.”

Those who purchase the Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be able to explore the world while enjoying a 30% off in Economy and Business Class with Etihad Airways. Also, customers will be able to save up to 40% on hotel bookings worldwide and enjoy an extra 12% off with hotels.com, which makes this offer exclusively available to customers in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait.

Innovation

Furthermore, Mohammad Al Bulooki, Executive Vice President Commercial at Etihad Airways mentioned that Etihad Airways’ partnership with Samsung sees two brands committed to technological innovation coming together to deliver this incredible offer. It applies not only to Etihad Airways’ flights, but also across the seven airlines that make up Etihad Airways Partners, noting that they are constantly looking for new ways to connect with our guests and that this is a perfect example.

After the presentation, the brought about nothing but excitement and curiosity, the all new Galaxy 8 and 8+ was unveiled alongside its accessories for guests to explore and delve into.

See and experience more

The Galaxy S8 builds on Samsung’s heritage of creating stunning designs and functional devices. Available in 5.8-inch Galaxy S8 and 6.2-inch Galaxy S8+, the Infinity Display and bezel-less design form a smooth, continuous surface with no buttons or harsh angles. The result is a truly immersive viewing experience without distractions, which makes multi-tasking more convenient. The Galaxy S8’s compact design enables comfortable one-handed operation and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 on both the front and back and provides a durable and a high-quality finish.

The Galaxy foundation

In addition to the new design innovations, Samsung continues to deliver cutting-edge technology including an advanced camera, enhanced performance and more to the devices that users love, including:

Premium Camera: The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are equipped with an advanced 8MP F1.7 Smart autofocus front camera and 12MP F1.7 Dual Pixel rear camera for the best lowlight, zoom and anti-blur photos with enhanced image processing.

Powerful Performance: Packing powerful performance and connectivity, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ feature the industry’s first 10nm processor, enabling heightened speed and efficiency. It is also gigabit LTE and gigabit Wi-Fi ready with support for speeds up to 1 Gbps so users can quickly download files, regardless of the file size.

Robust Entertainment: As the world’s first mobile device certified by the UHD Alliance as MOBILE HDR PREMIUMTM, Galaxy S8 and S8+ let you see the same vibrant colors and contrasts that filmmakers

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ Product Specifications

Galaxy S8 intended while watching your favorite shows. In addition, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ offer next-level gaming experiences with vivid and superior graphic technology, and come pre-loaded with a Game Pack, featuring top game titles, including select titles supported by the Vulkan API.

Global Standard in Mobile Security: The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are built on Samsung Knox, a defensegrade security platform. In addition, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ will offer a wide selection of biometric technologies including a fingerprint scanner, iris scanner and facial recognition so users can select a secure biometric authentication method that works best for them.

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ will also come with the Galaxy features that our customers have come to know and love, including: IP68 water and dust resistance MicroSD support up to 256GB Always-on display Fast and wireless charging capabilities

New way to interact with your

phone

Bixby is an intelligent interface that will help users get more out of their phone. With the new Bixby button, you will be able to conveniently

Galaxy S8 & S8+

access Bixby and navigate through services and apps with simple touch, vision and text commands. Contextual awareness capabilities enable Bixby to offer personalized help based on what it continues to learn about the user’s interests, situation and location.

Users can also search for images and get details about nearby places with Bixby’s image recognition technology. As the Bixby ecosystem grows, it will connect across devices, apps and services as a ubiquitous interface, and open up new experiences and scenarios to simplify life.

Galaxy S8+

Android 7.0 LTE Cat. 16* *May differ by markets and mobile operators 148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0 mm, 155g 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm, 173g Octa core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10 nm processor *May differ by markets and mobile operators 4GB RAM (LPDDR4), 64GB (UFS 2.1) *May differ by markets and mobile operators 5.8” (146.5mm)1 Quad HD+ (2960x1440), (570ppi) (2960x1440), (529ppi) 1 Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners Rear: Dual Pixel 12MP OIS (F1.7), Front: 8MP AF (F1.7) 3,000 mAh 3,500 mAh Fast Charging on wired and wireless Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA NFC, MST Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo*, Glonass, BeiDou*) *Galileo and BeiDou coverage may be limited. Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Iris Sensor, Pressure Sensor MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DSF, DFF MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

6.2” (158.1mm)1 Quad HD+