Samsung has unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8, the Korean giant's latest attempt to take on the iPhone.
The launch of the device is seen as a crucial moment for Samsung coming after the scandal that saw it forced to recall and cease production of the Galaxy Note 7, its previous top-end phone.
The new device comes in two sizes, the 5.8-inch S8 and the 6.2-inch S8+. They feature a new design in which the "infinity display" wraps around the device, meaning that the large screen takes up almost all the front of the phone.
“This is a great opportunity to breathe new life into the brand,” he said, adding that Samsung had introduced stringent battery checks since last year.
The phones were unveiled at packed events in New York and London, at which Samsung also unveiled a new version of its virtual reality headset, the Gear VR, and DeX, a dock that allows the S8 to turn into a desktop computer.
The S8 and S8+ are due to go on sale on April 28 and will cost £689 and £779 respectively. Read our hands on with the S8 here.
Key specs | Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+
| Feature | S8 | S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.8 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Dimensions | 148.9 x 68.1 x 8mm, 155g | 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1mm, 173g |
| Camera | 12MP main, 8MP front | 12MP main, 8MP front |
| Storage | 64GB + MicroSD | 64GB + MicroSD |
| Software | Android 7.0 | Android 7.0 |
| Release date | April 28 or April 20 for pre-orders | April 28 or April 20 for pre-orders |
| Price | £689 | £779 |
