- Analysis by Christelle Nina
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is a phone designed for those who want some extra toughness on their handhelds, without sacrificing premium features (surprise, surprise). After all, who would want to have their prized flagships get compromised at an otherwise-insignificant sign of moisture or impact?
To support its hardy claims, the S8 Active brandishes an IP68 rating against water- and dust-related damage 
, just like the regular Galaxy S8. In addition, just like its predecessor -- the Galaxy S7 active -- this smartphone has been tested under MIL-STD-810G conditions . Curiously, Samsung says that this model is shock-resistant -- but it has also put the disclaimer that it is not shockproof 
.
A Gorilla Glass 5 screen tops up the list of rugged features. This material envelopes the S8 Active's 5.8-inch, 2960 x 1440 display . Such figures are highly-promising, as evidenced by the resulting pixel density that is equal to a comparison-topping 577DPI .
Now drifting on to cons, the S8 Active distinctly loads up on the bulk, compared to even other primarily-rugged models. Weighing 7.34 ounces and being 0.39 inches-thick , it's not difficult to imagine that this device will take some getting used to -- even for long-time users of phones of a similar nature.
Its maximum hotspot SAR value can also possibly be a source of alarm for some, since at 1.59w/kg , it cuts too close to unsafe territory.
Backing up, the S8 Active continues to try to win favor by offering top-notch (in the context of mid-2017) performance specs. With a quad 2.35GHz + quad 1.9GHz processor and 4GB of RAM , it's bound to tackle demanding tasks just as promisingly-well as it would the usual splashes and drops.
These pros and cons are capped off by the S8 Active's standout talk time, which lasts at a maximum span of 32 hours , and its equally-promising 4000mAh battery .
It's not hard to imagine a portion of the rugged market gravitating towards the Galaxy S8 Active. Its pros and cons, after all, are mostly-patterned after its highly-promising twin.
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** This phone is also known as: SM-G892A, Samsung S8 Active, Samsung Galaxy Active S8
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