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Samsung - Galaxy S8 Active 64GB - Active Gray (Sprint)
Average customer rating
4.1
(226 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 226 reviews
5 Stars
140
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
14
1 Star
22
82%of customers recommend this product.
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169 out of
206)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S8 Active 64GB - Active Gray (Sprint)
Customer Rating
5
The perfect phone for ME
on March 2, 2018
Posted by: Mikey4242
from Michian
Let's clarify this. This phone is NOT for everyone. It's big, it's bulky, it's heavy.
But it's an absolute tank. Mine has been with me since they launched it. It's been soaked, frozen, knocked around, dragged thru the mud, sand, and snow... all with a big ol' smile on it's face. It'll last 2 whole days on a single charge, and it'll be ready to roll again in no time. And after a year away from the Active line, it's good to be back! Spent a year being afraid of hurting my S7 Edge (even in a heavy duty case with a screen protector). Never worried about that stuff with a Galaxy Active (4, 5, 6 and now the 8).
Other folks have cried about the screen getting scratched. That's the trade off for the extra shatter resistance. Simple solution, add that lovely tempered glass screen protector. Let that shatter if need be. Put it in a QUALITY case like Unicorn Beetle. It'll add bulk but it's just extra insurance. It's not invincible, but it's as close as you can get.
As for performance, NOTHING in the rugged phone world competes. There's no mid to low end stuff going on here. No corners were cut in the guts or camera of this phone. It will do everything the regular S8 flagships do.
For people looking at this phone and have no plans to take it where phones don't belong, or want a pretty phone, just get the regular S8. Save the bashing of this phone for the real world not online reviews.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting ATT.com
Customer Rating
4
Samsung 8 Active
on February 27, 2018
Posted by: ChinookDaddy
from Fort Riley, KS
Finally after four years, updated the first ever Samsung Active to this model. Being in the Army is real tough on these devices and especially in maintenance and aviation environments. I like the toughness of the product, ability to sweat through your uniform, drop it and just basically consider it Soldier proof! The systems are okay, I did not like that applications not used in recent times were automatically added to the phone based upon my google account, but oh well. Great phone, camera and storage compared to my old device. Have to get used to Bixby and a few other things, but if you want a good device that can handle tough times, this is it. y work iPhone has a nice crushed screen on it, this thing can basically be driven over and still work!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting ATT.com
Customer Rating
4
Mostly flawless
on February 26, 2018
Posted by: Dergun
from Georgia how
After recently upgrading from my old s5 active I was kinda skeptical because it doesn't have the physical buttons like the active series used to have but I've gotten mostly used to the swipe up from the bottom to slide the menu into view. It runs my game apps very smooth and the 64gb internal storage means I have plenty of room for app and system upgrades. They only thing it doesn't have is the ir blaster so I can't use it as a universal remote. The best perk of the phone is the biometric fingerprint on the back. It takes getting used to as it's on the right side of the camera so you have to stretch your finger slightly but you get used to it and it will feel natural. Plus the Samsung pass app will link your passwords on the internet with your fingerprint to log you in and if you are really paranoid about phone security you can have it factory reset your phone after 15 failed attempts to unlock the phone. Another downside is that you can't remove the battery to reset the phone like the older phones but that is becoming an industry standard. All in all the s8 active seems to be a great phone and Samsung has come a long way since the s5 active.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting ATT.com
Customer Rating
5
The beez neez!!!
on February 26, 2018
Posted by: Cgrizz88
from Knoxville, Tn
Best galaxy yet, highly recommend!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting ATT.com
Customer Rating
5
Couldn't be happier
on February 21, 2018
Posted by: ArmyAdam
from Clarksville, TN
I haven't had a phone with an all day battery since my last flip phone 13 years ago. In medium battery save mode my s7 edge was dead by 3 p.m. normally without a charge. This phone is much faster and without power saving mode at all I usually go to bed with 20 - 30% left.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting ATT.com
Customer Rating
5
Only had it a few days
on February 20, 2018
Posted by: Josephine P
from Maryland
I only had my phone a few day. So far, so good. Check back with me in a few months.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting ATT.com
Customer Rating
3
Love it, BUT...
on February 19, 2018
Posted by: KJVMN
from MN
Got the phone a month ago and had a screen protector put on at the store. Works fantastic, but last week it slipped out of my hand, dropped about 3 feet and cracked both the screen and protector . Thankfully I am getting a replacement, but I was surprised by this since it is supposed to be a sturdier phone, and I had a screen protector as well. This is my third Samsung Active phone, and first issue with them.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting ATT.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Phone
on February 17, 2018
Posted by: stg258
from rolla mo
Only had a few days, this phone is so fast, took awhile to learn changes, from my old phone, What can i say, Love it
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting ATT.com