By Krisana Estaura, | March 18, 2017
Here is a leaked render of the upcoming Galaxy S8. (Twitter/SamsungFan2)
The biggest Samsung Galaxy S8 leak yet has revealed almost everything you need to know about the new smartphone ahead of its official release on March 29.
9to5Google has released a report it obtained from an investor note from Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities, an acclaimed Apple analyst. The report contains information on what the public should expect to see at Samsung's Galaxy S8 media event.
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There new information on the much-anticipated device includes tidbits on its larger sibling, the Galaxy S8 Plus. Samsung is attempting to recover from the Galaxy Note 7 disaster.
Kuo said the Galaxy S8 would be available on April 21, contrary to earlier reports that the device will be delayed until April 28.
1.On display, the Samsung Galaxy S8's display will measure 5.8 inches, which is 0.7-inches larger than the 5.1-inch Galaxy S7. The Galaxy S8 Plus is also up 0.7 inches to 6.2-inches compared to the 5.5-inch Galaxy S7 Edge.
2. Both devices will feature curved OLED models. OLED technology is said to be more efficient as it does not require a backlight and filters. It also provides better picture quality.
3. On screen resolutions, both will have wider aspect ratios of 2960 x 2400 pixels (WQHD+).
4. The devices will have no physical home button confirming earlier images of the latest flagship model released by Mobile Fun. The image also showed slimmer bezels with flash and heart rate sensor repositioned above the camera rather than the side.
5. The devices will come with six sensors along with a new iris recognition sensor.
6. The device will be available in seven colors - gold, bright black, blue, pink, silver, matte black, and orchid. It is, however, unknown if these will be available in all countries.
7. The rear camera remains with a 12MP, but the front camera for both devices will increase with 8MP.
8. MicroUSB will be replaced by USB-C on both phones.
9. The Galaxy S8 will also feature a PC mode when docked.
10. Models that will be available in the U.S., Japan, and China will use Snapdragon 835 chipset by Qualcomm while Europe and the rest of Asia will have Samsung's Exynos 8895.
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