Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
Price of Samsung Galaxy S8 Active in South Africa as of Mar 2026.
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Detailed Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is a rugged and durable version of the popular Galaxy S8 smartphone. Designed for those with an active lifestyle, this phone offers military-grade protection against drops, water, and dust. The shatterproof screen and reinforced body ensure that accidental bumps and falls won't result in a cracked display. With its 5.8-inch AMOLED display, powerful camera, and long-lasting battery life, the S8 Active delivers a premium experience. While it may be bulkier than the original S8, it's worth it for those seeking a phone that can withstand whatever life throws at it. The S8 Active is available exclusively through AT&T and comes at a slightly higher price point.
- Network
Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE - Launch
Announced: 2017, August
Status: Available. Released 2017, August - Body
Dimensions: 151.9 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.98 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
Weight: 208.1 g (7.34 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM: Nano-SIM
: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
MIL-STD-810G compliant - Display
Type: Super AMOLED, HDR10
Size: 5.8 inches, 85.4 cm2 (~75.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~568 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
: 3D Touch (home button only)
Always-on display - Platform
OS: Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU: Adreno 540 - Memory
Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 64GB 4GB RAM - Main Camera
Single: 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Features: LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS - Selfie camera
Dual: 8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF
2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera)
Features: Dual video call, Auto-HDR
Video: 1440p@30fps - Sound
Loudspeaker : Yes
3.5mm jack : Yes - Comms
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS
NFC: Yes
Radio: No
USB: USB Type-C - Features
Sensors: Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate
: Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
ANT+
S-Voice natural language commands and dictation
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Type: Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging: 15W wired, QC2
PMA wireless
Stand-by: Up to 120 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 32 h (3G)
Music play: Up to 113 h - Misc
Colors: Meteor Gray, Tungsten Gold
Models: SM-G892A, SM-G892U
Price: About 550 EUR - Tests
Performance: GeekBench: 6314 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Loudspeaker: Voice 70dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 78dB -
Audio quality: Noise - 92.4 / Crosstalk - 91.4
Battery (old):Endurance rating 111hFrequently Asked Questions
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active was officially Released 2017, August.The starting retail price for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active in South Africa is currently za ZAR11700.It features a vibrant 5.8" display outputting a resolution of 1440x2960 pixels.The primary shooter is a 12 megapixel setup, capable of recording video at 2160p quality.The device is powered by a reliable 4000 mAh Li-Ion battery to keep you connected all day.
