Samsung today announced the Galaxy S8 Active, a rugged version of the S8 that will initially be sold by AT&T.
The phone does away with the attractive, curved design of the S8 in favor of a more rugged metal frame with bumpers that are able to withstand drops up to 5 feet. Samsung says the phone meets mil-spec 810G for protection against abuse. The S8 Active offers the same protection from water and dust as the standard S8 thanks to an IP68 rating.
The phone carries over the S8’s 5.8-inch quad HD+ display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio, but relies on a flat piece of hardened glass. Other features unique to the S8 Active include a larger 4,000mAh battery, and Samsung’s Activity Zone software for tracking workouts and other activities. The S8 Active carries over the S8’s Snapdragon 835 processor, 12-megapixel main camera, 8-megapixel front camera, and dedicated Bixby key.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active will be available for preorder from AT&T starting August 11. AT&T is offering a range of promotions and deals along with the S8 Active. It includes discounts on DirecTV service, as well as myriad AT&T apps and services, such as NumberSync, Advanced Calling, Advanced Messaging, and push-to-talk.
The phone costs $28.34 per month for 30 months, or about $850.
