Samsung launches Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ in India, prices start at Rs 57,900

Samsung on Wednesday launched its latest flagships - the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ smart phones in New Delhi. 

The phone, which will be available on Flipkart and Samsung retail, online stores in India, has also partnered with Reliance Jio to offer 4G data in India.

This is the phone giant's first big launch in India since the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco. Samsung during the conference said it will launch the Exynos variant, meaning both the flagships will be powered by Samsung’s very own Exynos 8895 (2.35GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad) processor.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 comes with a 5.8-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display while the bigger S8+ offers a 6.2-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display. The Galaxy S8 will house a 5.8-inch display powered by a 3,000mAh battery while the S8+ will offer a 6.2-inch screen with a 3,500mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy S8 specs (Price starts at Rs 57,900)

5.8-inch QHD+ (1440x2960 pixels) Super AMOLED display

Exynos 8895 (2.35GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad) processor

Android 7.0 Nougat OS

4GB RAM (LPDDR4)

64GB (Expandable up to 256GB)

Rear camera: 12MP AF Dual Pixel, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). F1.7 Aperture

8MP AF front camera

Hybrid SIM slot): one Nano SIM and one Nano SIM or one MicroSD slot (up to 256GB)

Supports Reliance Jio sims

3,000mAh battery/ Fast charging

Samsung Galaxy S8+ specs (Price starts at Rs 64,900)

6.2 inches QHD + 1440 x 2960 pixels, Super AMOLED display, ​

Exynos 8895 Octa (4x2.3 GHz Quad + 4x1.7 GHz Quad) processor

Android 7.0 Nougat OS

4 GB RAM

64 GB memory (expandable up to 256 GB)

Rear camera: 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash

Front camera: 8 MP, f/1.7, autofocus, 1440p@30fps, dual video call, Auto HDR

SIM slot: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)​

Supports Reliance Jio SIMS

3500mAh battery