Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

Overview

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

4
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Complete Galaxy S8 experience
Top-notch camera
Long battery life

Cons:

Too big and heavy for most people
Screen more susceptible to scratches

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Last revision on May 5, 2023

Reviewers Liked

Complete Galaxy S8 experience
Top-notch camera
Long battery life
Pretty well-protected

Reviewers Didn't Like

Too big and heavy for most people
Screen more susceptible to scratches
Costs more than a standard Galaxy S8 with a great case

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Galaxy S8 Active is a great phone, but if battery life isn't your top concern, you'll save money buying a regular Galaxy S8 and a...

By CNET Australia on October 23, 2017

A lot of high-performance hardware held back by unfriendly UI and poor design choices. Only for AT&T customers who want a rugged Galaxy S8 and can't fathom buying a case, but can spend up to $280...

By TechRadar on September 27, 2017

The Galaxy S8 Active endeavors to do something really no smartphone does today. Taking top-of-the-line technology and melding it with externals that come as close to indestructible as any pocket-device feasibly can is no small feat, but it's easy to see...

By Phone Arena on September 27, 2017

Maybe. The S8 Active is unquestionably a niche product. Not everyone's willing to compromise on style in exchange for durability. Then there's the fact that it's exclusive to AT&T, which makes it a much more difficult proposition if you're on another...

By Digital Trends on September 20, 2017

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The Galaxy S8 Active is a high-endurance phone that is armored, super-fast and comes with a display and camera performance that leaves competing rugged handsets in the dust. Assuming that budget is not a concern, the Galaxy S8 Active is the best phone...

By Ubergizmo on September 19, 2017

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is perfect for people who truly torture their phones. It offers the same great display, camera and performance as the original S8, and it can withstand heaps of abuse. Most of us can get by with a less-expensive phone and a...

By Tom's Guide on September 07, 2017

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active takes the best phone of the year, makes it tougher, and packs in a bigger battery. It's the ultimate rugged phone—but it's only available on...

By PC Mag on August 29, 2017

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By mbreviews.com on January 05, 2018

Samsung had the right idea when it started making the "Active" series of its own flagship model a few years ago. Today, that idea continues with expanded availability in the United States, where the phone is no longer tethered to AT&T.Yeah, the S8...

By GSMArena on November 18, 2017

Reason No. 297 why waterproof phones are handy.A few years ago, you'd be hard pressed to find an elegant, premium phone that was also waterproof. Aside from Sony's Xperia phones, most waterproof phones were clunky-looking with mid-tier specs.These days...

By cnet on November 06, 2017

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