Are you going to upgrade to the new Samsung Galaxy S8 or the S8 PLUS?

Posted by iCoverLover on Apr 25, 2017

Samsung is under the public eye for they will be releasing their come-back smart phone deal this year. After the ill-fated Note 7 phones, this South Korean electronics giant has introduced their Samsung Galaxy S8 along the supersized Samsung Galaxy S8 PLUS. It was first reported to be launched on April 21, 2017 in Australia. However, the release of this much-awaited and highly –anticipated smart phone has been pushed back to April 28, 2017.

According to recent rumors, the Galaxy S8 series will sure come at a very hefty price tag. Both premium models are built with bigger screens than last year for Samsung Galaxy S8 model (5.8-inch screen) and a Samsung Galaxy S8 PLUS model has a 6.2-inch display. Both displays are curved at the edges. In Australia, these two will be available in black, grey and gold. They will cost $1,199 and $1,349 correspondingly. You can buy outright locally and will be available on telecom plans.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is said to be water resistant, with expandable storage, option for wireless charging and edge-to-edge screen design. The Samsung Galaxy S8 PLUS comes in a bigger screen. As an added benefit, the S8 will be capable of 1 Gbps speeds, which with Australian mobile networks, makes it the fastest phone in the world. Kiss data limits goodbye by then.

Key specs Samsung Galaxy S8:

Water-resistance rating IP68

Wireless charging

64GB storage, microSD expansion to 2TB

5.8-inch screen on S8, 6.2-inch screen on S8 Plus

Android 7.0

Bixby virtual assistant

The phone models are available on 64 GB storage models, and the local range includes midnight black, orchid gray and maple gold by way of uniquely named colour options. If you want to pick up the newest Samsung phone through plans, you should avail them from Virgin Mobile, Telstra, Vodafone and Optus. You can inquire for the details on their ranges of plans and prices available.

Australia's major telecom companies — Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and Virgin Mobile — will all be stocking the Galaxy S8, and we'll bring you their pricing information as soon as it becomes available in the market.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is merely several days away from hitting the shops. It is tempting to upgrade your phone now. Maybe you have slapped down some cold cash already and opted for a pre-order.

One of the utmost concern you will ever have once you have your own Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8 PLUS, is how to protect it from physical damage. Keep your valuable Galaxy S8 Plus safe and looking stylish with our fantastic range of Galaxy S8 Plus cases and covers. You will surely love a wide-array of stylish, functional and purposeful cases and covers for these latest smart phone offers from Samsung.

Here are some of the suggestions for Samsung Galaxy S8 PLUS and Samsung Galaxy S8 cases and cover from iCoverLover:

Samsung Galaxy S8 Cases and Covers

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