New Samsung Galaxy S8 Leak Reveals Manual Screen Resolution Adjustment Options

Samsung is not unveiling its next flagship phone, the Galaxy S8, until later this month, but reliable information about the device has already been outed by several leaks and industry sources. This week, a new leaked photo of the S7 successor appears to shed light on how users can alter its screen resolution to possibly save battery.

A new photo featuring what is believed to be the Galaxy S8 was published by Slash Leaks Tuesday. The picture is a close-up shot of the handset’s display that apparently shows the screen resolution options of the device. The options are presented through an adjustment bar that ranges from HD+ (High Definition) to WQHD+ (Wide Quad High Definition). HD+ pertains to the 1480x720 resolution, while WQHD refers to the 2960x1440 resolution. The middle ground between the two, as seen in the photo, is for FHD+ (Full High Definition), which has the screen resolution of 2220x1080. View the photo here.

Since the cursor is located exactly in the middle of the adjustment bar, it isn’t clear if the other unspecified screen resolutions found in-between the three main options are also possible. What is only known from this new leak is that selecting on a certain resolution would affect certain apps because the caveat above the adjustment bar reads: “Some currently running apps may close when you change the resolution.”

While the termination of certain apps could be viewed as a downside of switching resolutions feature, it could also mean good news to users who want to cut down on battery consumption by choosing a lower screen resolution. Android Headlines says the inclusion of this feature could be Samsung’s way of helping consumers who pick up the Galaxy S8 at launch conserve energy needed to run the powerhouse. The feature is also said to come in handy when the device is running low on battery and the owner wants to extend its life.

Previous rumors have pegged the Galaxy S8 as having a 3000mAh non-removable battery just like its predecessor. Given that the rumored size of the phone’s display is at 5.8 inches, the addition of more options to prolong battery life is a good call on Samsung’s part. The S8 is expected to be unveiled next week during the tech giant’s Unpacked event. It is also widely reported to release in the U.S. in April, but there is no confirmed date yet.