Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Specs Confirmed: Aug. 11 Release Date Coming

After several rumors and leaks, Samsung and AT&T have announced that the Galaxy S8 Active will be available starting Aug. 11 selling for $850 or for $28.34 for 30 on AT&T Next. The device will be available for preorder starting Aug. 8.

The rugged version of Samsung’s 2017 flagship will be available in Meteor Gray or Titanium Gold color options. Instead of the all-glass design seen on the original Galaxy S8, the Active model will feature a military-grade polycarbonate back and a metal frame and bumper to reinforce its shatter, dust, and water-resistance. The device will also have a flat display instead of Samsung’s flagship signature dual-edge curved display. However, the Galaxy S8 Active will include an 18.5:9 aspect ratio and on-screen home button. It will also feature its fingerprint scanner on its rear panel.

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The Galaxy S8 Active will also feature Samsung’s new AI assistant, Bixby, and Samsung Knox among many software features. The S8 Active adds to Bixby, a feature called Activity Zone, which allows users to access activity based applications, such as stopwatch, barometer, compass, and flashlight from Bixby Home.

Hardware specs on the Galaxy S8 Active Include a 5.8-inch Quad HD display, a 12-megapixel dual-pixel rear camera, and an 8-megapixel front camera, both with f/1.7 aperture and a 4,000 mAh battery.

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AT&T will offer with the Galaxy S8 Active, a host of additions deals, including a free Galaxy S8 with addition of an AT&T Next line and Direct TV, up to $500 toward a Samsung TV online with the purchase of a device on AT&T Next and Direct TV, a Gear S2 for 99 cents or a Gear S3 for $49.99 with the purchase of a smartphone on AT&T Next and a $200 credit with the purchase of a smartphone and a trade-in.