Samsung officially unveiled its flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, at events in New York and London in April 2017. The phones both have edged displays with rounded corners and faster, improved processors. Also see: Where to buy Galaxy S8
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The main camera on both models is the same sensor found in the S7 models, but both front facing cameras are upgraded, and placed alongside an infrared sensor for iris scanning capabilities.
At last, the Arctic Silver version is coming - read more. A Rose Pink model has also been announced in Taiwan, but it's doubtful that edition will make its way to the UK.
The S8 phones also join the recent Galaxy A series and the doomed Galaxy Note7 in having USB-C ports for charging and data transfer. Said doomed phone is actually being resold, but realistically has meant the Galaxy S8 phones now take on even more importance for Samsung. They must succeed.
Here is our Galaxy S8 review.
Here is our Galaxy S8 Plus review.
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Here’s everything else you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus
When is the Galaxy S8 release date?
Customers who pre-ordered the S8 or S8 Plus in the UK started getting their phones from 20 April, ahead of the official UK and Europe launch date of 28 April.
You can now buy the devices direct from Samsung here, and from other major retailers and networks such as Carphone Warehouse, EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. You can find our pick of the best Galaxy S8 deals here and the best Galaxy S8 Plus deals here.
You'll be able to pre-order this colour starting on 23 June 2017 from EE's website
How much does the Galaxy S8 cost in the UK?
The handset-only price of the Galaxy S8 is £689, and the S8 Plus is £779. This is lower than expected but still higher than the cheapest iPhone 7 (£599).
Unlocked mobiles claims to have the lowest UK SIM-free prices - £674.98 for the Galaxy S8and £764.98 for the Plus. Both phones should be in stock 19 April.
If you're looking to buy on contract look to our articles on the best Galaxy S8 deals and best Galaxy S8 Plus deals.
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