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Samsung Galaxy S8 64GB Unlocked Phone International Version Midnight Black
Last Updated: January 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
610
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Unverified
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
8 MP
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64 GB
INTERNAL STORAGE
4 GB
RAM
Review Analysis - 502 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Marketplace
44seller, expected, received, described, brand new
+64%
-36%
" ... Will buy again. ... "
" ... Phone checks out on IEMI.info though so genuine product. ... "
" ... The best deal in my life All thanks to mobile international llc the best choice ... "
" ... All I did was click on seller information and put it in an "ask a question." ... "
" ... Phone received in brand new condition and works internationally. ... "
" ... Phone received in brand new condition and works internationally. ... "
" ... And I got it promptly from the seller - thanks! ... "
" ... In love with this phone great seller ... "
Delivery
35condition, brand new, timely, delivered, received
+89%
-11%
" ... amazing phone great seller everything was great except the delivery status but that error was from ups not from the seller i recommended it 100 % ... "
" ... Delivered as new . ... "
" ... Right on delivery ... "
" ... I just received my phone today! ... "
" ... Brand new product, it arrived on time. ... "
" ... and all of this was set up in under 5 minutes on a Sunday morning. ... "
" ... Delivered as new . ... "
" ... Delivery on time. ... "
Product Reliability
27cracked, saying, reliable, italian, fast
+37%
-63%
" ... It was used and broken. ... "
" ... Again, after hours of frustration, I figured it out. ... "
" ... THIS IS FAKE / MALFUNCTION ! ... "
" ... The first month everything was fine then i started having problems with the speakers then recently it started saying I did'nt have connection so now i cant use itbother than with wifi. ... "
" ... Had this phone for about 3 months. ... Very upset about this because the seller said they can't do anything about it after the 3 month period. ... "
" ... I've been using my cell for two and a half months and the camera auto focus system suddenly stopped working. ... "
" ... My rear camera is done after 2 months using, it is not clear ... "
" ... It is not working at all ! ... "
Design
21maple gold, color, verison, silver, s8
+76%
-24%
" ... The curved edges makes it look and feel to feminine for my taste. ... "
" ... Was a bit disappoint but the device itself is breath takingly beautiful. ... "
" ... !I bought a very cute case for it ... "
" ... it looks and works great. ... "
" ... I will look forward the S10. ... "
" ... I will look forward the S10. ... "
" ... The color is very nice not as blue but its nice everything was sealed and packed correctly . ... "
" ... The color is very nice not as blue but its nice everything was sealed and packed correctly . ... "
Camera
20wont, tap, selfie camera, order, normal
+60%
-40%
" ... Great phone, beautiful design and superb camera. ... "
" ... Camera is just amazing. ... "
" ... Camera quality is phenomenal. ... "
" ... The camera the iPhone camera is markedly better I'm sorry to say that but looking at the photos I took and I take now I can see it. ... "
" ... Camera is soooooo clean! ... "
" ... It has a beautiful screen that can display the phenomenal pictures this phone takes. ... "
" ... Great phone, beautiful design and superb camera. ... "
" ... Phone is very fast and camera looks great . ... "
Display Clarity
18curved screen, beautiful screen, 9, 18
+39%
-61%
" ... I did not buy screensaver because the screen was resistant to everything. ... "
" ... has problems with the screen ... "
" ... I did not buy screensaver because the screen was resistant to everything. ... "
" ... I got it, plugged it in, and some strange icons appeared on the screen. ... I finally got it working but wanted to change the way the clock was displayed on the lock screen. ... "
" ... Lasted one day and the screen turned into green. ... "
" ... I do a lot of reading, its annoying to have the screen like that. ... "
" ... The screen image is printed, there is no battery. ... "
" ... So, I have a brand new phone with a wrecked screen and no way forward to get it fixed. ... "
Original Product
16CAT is fake, pos, likely, imei, garbage
+6%
-94%
" ... NO PHONE IN THE BOX SCAM SCAM SCAM!!!! ... "
" ... Went to my mobile provider and they informed me that the phone was a fake. ... "
" ... THIS IS A FAKE PHONE. ... I recently purchased this phone and when i received it, it was fake. ... "
" ... Garbage, fake, POS ... "
" ... The phone is most likely a fake. ... "
" ... This is a fake phone. ... "
" ... I have been cheated. ... "
" ... Phone is fake, but looks real. ... "
ISP
16verizon, sprint, u, means, international
+38%
-63%
" ... The phone was not compatible with my Verizon Wireless contract. ... "
" ... This phone could not be activated by Sprint. ... "
" ... I live in Okinawa Japan and it does not work with AU but works with Softbank. ... "
" ... I need a code to unlock The phone ... "
" ... I have problems of connectivity with this phone. ... "
" ... The phone was not compatible with my Verizon Wireless contract. ... "
" ... Phone does not work with Verizon, it does work with T-Mobile. ... "
" ... My provider said it was a glitch in this model phone. ... "
Software Platform
15apps, software, samsung pay, sammobile, odin
+27%
-73%
" ... Had to return the phone because no one knew the settings to receive data. ... "
" ... I tried to register it on Samsung web site, it says the phone was bought outside of US cause can't find the IMEI number I typed in. ... "
" ... unable to successfully boot in Recovery mode . ... "
" ... No more Samsung until they fix the software . ... many apps doesn’t take advantage of the display, and many apps just simply look for well optimized on iOS devices . ... "
" ... Samsung Pay application is in Chinese. ... "
" ... I will try and format it with new OS . ... "
" ... But after the latest update, the phone kept restarting on its own. ... "
" ... This would be a great phone if you could delete all the Samsung apps and just run the basic Android apps. ... "
Returns
15refund, back, strange, sent
-100%
" ... Im sending it back ... "
" ... I got the phone but it's broken at the back😢 ... "
" ... Then I lost money on the refund. ... "
" ... I did need to mention that the seller refused to even acknowledge my desire to return thebunopened item when I recieved it. ... "
" ... had to return the phone and purchase a different one ... "
" ... Will be aggressively pursuing a refund. ... "
" ... The cell phone does not come only the box, it seems strange that I was not sent ... "
" ... I seriously consider returning it multiple times a day . ... "
Price
13waste, usd, 650, 600, 2017
+77%
-23%
" ... Sounds like a money waste for this price!! ... "
" ... Excellent product at a great price. ... "
" ... The best phone money can buy in 2017. ... "
" ... Recommend to buy from this dealer. ... "
" ... you know where your $650 USD are. ... "
" ... you know where your $650 USD are. ... "
" ... The best in market ... "
" ... This phone is a debt worth having. ... "
Apps
12apps, software, samsung pay, android CAT, website
+42%
-58%
" ... None of these icons are listed on the Samsung support website nor in the user manual for the phone. ... This would be a great phone if you could delete all the Samsung apps and just run the basic Android apps. ... "
" ... I will try and format it with new OS . ... "
" ... Samsung Pay application is in Chinese. ... "
" ... Samsung Pay application is in Chinese. ... "
" ... No more Samsung until they fix the software . ... many apps doesn’t take advantage of the display, and many apps just simply look for well optimized on iOS devices . ... "
SIM
12card, took the sim, unlocked, international, gsm
+58%
-42%
" ... Works well on T-Mobile and I use the other SIM slot for a local SIM when I travel internationally. ... "
" ... I popped in my Net10 wireless SIM card and it worked instantly. ... "
" ... It came with double sim tray, a very good plus, I bought it for the color and it was a good thing it had 2 sims. ... "
" ... It came with double sim tray, a very good plus, I bought it for the color and it was a good thing it had 2 sims. ... "
" ... Works in Guyana, South America, all I had to do was put my SIM cards in. ... "
" ... Simply took the sim card from my Galaxy s6 into the Galaxy s8 and I was good to go! ... "
" ... Work instantly with Straight talk Sim-card. ... "
Build Quality
12s8, maple, duos, dropped, dollars
+42%
-58%
" ... No where on the phone does it say s8 it says "duos", seems like fake material, even thought it is a "international verison", it is still suppose to be samsung. ... "
" ... No where on the phone does it say s8 it says "duos", seems like fake material, even thought it is a "international verison", it is still suppose to be samsung. ... "
" ... Feels like I got ripped off. ... "
" ... I bought a real cell phone for more than 600 dollars, not in the most expensive piece of plastic in history. ... "
" ... I bought a real cell phone for more than 600 dollars, not in the most expensive piece of plastic in history. ... "
" ... Back should be made out of glass, these are made with plastic. ... "
Battery Life
11life, s6, lasts, charging, aging
+82%
-18%
" ... Battery life and speed of charging is also phenomenal. ... "
" ... It's simple to operate, good battery time. ... "
" ... Battery longs a completely day, fast charging is great. ... "
" ... Holds a charge for a long time and charges quickly. ... "
" ... Its battery lasts twice the time of my old S6. ... "
" ... Its battery lasts twice the time of my old S6. ... "
" ... Camera and screen is amazing, better battery life then my aging S6. ... "
" ... Camera and screen is amazing, better battery life then my aging S6. ... "
Charging
11charging, preinstalled, planet, jamaica, incompatible
+55%
-45%
" ... This is what they replied with, "we will ship you USA plug for it free of charge." ... Battery life and speed of charging is also phenomenal. ... "
" ... Battery longs a completely day, fast charging is great. ... "
" ... Holds a charge for a long time and charges quickly. ... "
" ... The order came with the international charger but comes with the US adapter. ... "
" ... The order came with the international charger but comes with the US adapter. ... "
" ... On that point though, drop the funds on the wireless charger with a fan . ... Turned off fast charge which fixed it. ... (settings-device maintenance-battery-advanced settings to change fast charge) ... "
Features
10think, last, feature, cool, bixby
+90%
-10%
" ... Original quality with great features. ... "
" ... many useful features . ... "
" ... Still learning all the features. ... "
" ... Features are great, packaging was very secure. ... "
" ... However, it was time I moved up to more features. ... This is a great phone with programming and features that should keep me occupied for quite a while. ... "
" ... Really far and amazing camera, don't think bixby is going to last long but it's a cool feature ... "
" ... Really far and amazing camera, don't think bixby is going to last long but it's a cool feature ... "
Screen Protection
10glass, whant, warranty, screen protector, edge
+10%
-90%
" ... It's OK, problems with the touchscreen when you put the tempered glass cover . ... "
" ... I unfortunately cracked the screen the day I bought it from an 8" drop. ... I purchased a case and screen protector rhe same day. ... I just am waiting for some innovated person to design a case & glass protector that does not interfere with the functionality of the phone and conforms to the curved glass. ... "
" ... has problems with the screen ... "
" ... The screen has cracked for the 2nd time during the last 3 months. ... "
" ... I have a problem because the screen broke, I whant to know if the warranty cover that, because ... I did not buy screensaver because the screen was resistant to everything. ... "
" ... I have a problem because the screen broke, I whant to know if the warranty cover that, because ... I did not buy screensaver because the screen was resistant to everything. ... "
" ... I had a proper rubber case and a screen protector but the screen cracked completely with a small drop. ... So, I have a brand new phone with a wrecked screen and no way forward to get it fixed. ... Be warned, if you buy one also buy the thickest, heftiest possible protective case and hope for the best, because if the screen breaks - a high probability - you're out of luck. ... "
" ... Back should be made out of glass, these are made with plastic. ... "
Device Compatibility
9samsung, phone, bixby, work with verizon, smart
+44%
-56%
" ... My provider said it was a glitch in this model phone. ... "
" ... The first month everything was fine then i started having problems with the speakers then recently it started saying I did'nt have connection so now i cant use itbother than with wifi. ... "
" ... I have problems of connectivity with this phone. ... "
" ... I am unable to disable Bixby, I do not like bixby. ... "
" ... Phone does not work with Verizon, it does work with T-Mobile. ... "
Ease of Use
8set, use, trying, find, buy
+75%
-25%
" ... I took it to them and they were easily able to get it set up. ... "
" ... This phone than I imagined easy to use, I should buy earlier。 ... "
" ... but after trying it I find it extremely easy to use and I absolutely in love with Bixby ... "
" ... On AT&T it was a breeze to activate. ... "
Data reception
8unlocked, sprint, work with verizon, u, means
+50%
-50%
" ... This phone could not be activated by Sprint. ... "
" ... Verizon cant open it! ... "
" ... its not unlocked :( ... "
" ... its not unlocked :( ... "
Lagging
7slow, day
+29%
-71%
" ... unable to do a forced reboot . ... unable to do a Master Reset . ... "
" ... It freeze and shut down by it's self ... "
" ... The phone restart alone 2 to 3 times in the day . ... "
Product As Described
7described, product, problems, better
+100%
" ... 100% new as described ... "
" ... Better than expected ... "
" ... Better than expected ... "
" ... Phone is cool, all as expected. ... "
" ... No problems, product as described and as expected. ... "
" ... No problems, product as described and as expected. ... "
Defective Delivery
6received, brand new, works, internationally, unit
+83%
-17%
" ... In perfect condition ... "
" ... The phone is in brand new packaging, beautiful condition. ... "
" ... Phone received in brand new condition and works internationally. ... "
" ... Phone received in brand new condition and works internationally. ... "
" ... I just received my phone today! ... "
Setup
5contradicting, videos, told, delivery
+40%
-60%
" ... Took it to AT&T who told me it was incompatible with their service too. ... "
" ... Reps provide contradicting information ... "
" ... Reps provide contradicting information ... "
Controls
5silence, removed, dedicated, calendar, aspects
+40%
-60%
" ... continuously flashing from screen to screen with no way to access the power off or reset buttons to shut it off . ... "
" ... such that it is usable however, there could be things on your calendar that can NOT be removed, other aspects of the phone could change depending on the firmware installed. ... "
" ... such that it is usable however, there could be things on your calendar that can NOT be removed, other aspects of the phone could change depending on the firmware installed. ... "
Fit
5hold, dropped
+40%
-60%
" ... It's a hard casing with a PAPER screen the charger didn't fit, no headphones, 'phone' wouldn't even buzz . ... "
" ... The phone will not power up, if you put magnet on the screen it sticks, if you put a magnet on real screen it will not stick because it is glass . ... "
" ... The phone will not power up, if you put magnet on the screen it sticks, if you put a magnet on real screen it will not stick because it is glass . ... "
For Travel
4europe, seem, purposes, international, bands
+25%
-75%
" ... also it does not seem to have a lot of the bands used in europe and asia. ... "
" ... also it does not seem to have a lot of the bands used in europe and asia. ... "
" ... The phone is valid only in europe. ... "
For Kids
4son, bought
+100%
" ... My nephew loves it ... "
" ... My wife loves it, good phone!! ... "
" ... Bought for my sixteen year old son for Christmas he loves can't get him off of it it meets all his needs. ... "
As Gift
4special, son, made
+100%
" ... No regrets, he loves it. ... "
" ... Made a great gift for special son! ... "
" ... Made a great gift for special son! ... "
Firmware
4flashing, xsa, samsung, sammobile, odin
-100%
" ... unable to do a Master Reset . ... "
" ... Beware this could be a model that has the wrong firmware on it. ... It may not be possible to swap the firmware. ... cannot be turned off with this foreign firmware. ... "
" ... Beware this could be a model that has the wrong firmware on it. ... It may not be possible to swap the firmware. ... cannot be turned off with this foreign firmware. ... "
" ... uppdate 30/11/17, now that I want to install new firmware for the signal problem I find out that I received a G950U1, and not the G950F that I ordered ... "
Overall performance
4reliable, slow
+75%
-25%
" ... fast processing and cool looking . ... "
" ... It is a fast and reliable product. ... "
" ... Fast and reliable. ... "
Wifi
4suddendly, antena
-100%
" ... the wifi setting suddendly stop working. ... "
" ... the wifi setting suddendly stop working. ... "
Zoom
4selfie camera, wont, tap, order, normal
-100%
" ... the selfie camera hardly ever worked, it would never stay in focus for more than a second so it would take forever to get a good looking picture, and it was not as water resistant as they say it is, i want to the beach and the phone was under water " less than 2 feet" for less than a minute and but the time it was out if the water it wouldn't turn on ... "
" ... Camera lose focus. ... "
" ... It wont focus either on normal camera o selfie camera, I have to tap the phone in order for it to focus. ... "
" ... It wont focus either on normal camera o selfie camera, I have to tap the phone in order for it to focus. ... "
Network
4registering, network, jamaica, international, either
-100%
" ... Product i received is defective continuously drops signal and is not registering to the network even though it is the international version and i am using in Jamaica, The bluetooth doesn't work either. ... "
" ... Product i received is defective continuously drops signal and is not registering to the network even though it is the international version and i am using in Jamaica, The bluetooth doesn't work either. ... "
Size
4reaally, addition, pocket
+75%
-25%
" ... I like this size,in addition it reaally nice !! ... "
" ... I like this size,in addition it reaally nice !! ... "
Comfort
4hand, hold
+75%
-25%
" ... Great case and as its rubber its kind grippy too so easier to hold onto the phone. ... "
" ... Now I have my hands on, I can simply say this is almost perfect. ... "
Fingerprint
3fingerprint, finger, scanner, fingerprint scanner location, fingerprint reader
-100%
" ... The placement of the finger scanner is awkward, but I can live with it. ... "
" ... The biggest being the fingerprint scanner location but that can be neglected as time passes and you get used with the phone. ... "
Picture Quality
3display, beautiful
+100%
" ... I have the phone for more than a month now, it's a beautiful phone, the display looks great, I can copy my photos and music and whatever I want freely to the computer and back unlike on an iPhone. ... "
" ... Pictures and videos are alot nicer than the Iphone 7 plus and it has a audio port for all your wired devices. ... "
Color
3silver, maple gold, orchid
+67%
-33%
" ... Love the color too. ... "
" ... Love the color too. ... "
Cables
3cords, charging, CAT to another
+33%
-67%
" ... The phone stopped charging after charging in 6 months and still does not respond to any new cable types. ... "
" ... Received a plastic model phone with second hand cords that were not official samsung. ... "
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Specifications
Calling
GSM: Yes
CDMA: No
Camera
Secondary Camera: 8 MP
Memory
Internal Storage: 64 GB
RAM: 4 GB
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
8 MP
SECONDARY CAMERA
64 GB
INTERNAL STORAGE
4 GB
RAM