Samsung Galaxy S8 accessories range with price details leaked ahead of March 29 launch
Samsung will unleash a new range of accessories specifically designed for the Galaxy S8.
After the Note 7 fiasco, Samsung chose to skip the MWC expo for its new flagship smartphone launch this year. The company later revealed it will be showcasing the smartphone at an ‘Unpacked event’ on March 29. Ahead of the official launch, details about the Samsung Galaxy S8 have leaked multiple times, leaving little to our imaginations. Now that we are just a couple of days away from the event, details about Samsung’s new range of accessories have leaked online.
The new range of accessories is rumored to be launched alongside the new Galaxy S8 series. According to a German website, the range includes new earphones and a power bank with 5,100mAh capacity. The range also includes covers, chargers and even screen protectors, exclusively for the Galaxy S8.
The Samsung Battery Pack with fast charging support is priced at 69.99 Euro whereas the DeX Station, a Microsoft’s Continuum-like device, will be priced at 149.99 Euro. Other accessories include Samsung Clearview Standing Cover (59.99 Euro), Samsung LED View Cover (59.99 Euro), Samsung Keyboard Cover (59.99 Euro), Samsung Alcantara Cover (44.99 Euro), Samsung Silicone Cover (29.99 Euro), Samsung Clear Cover (19.99 Euro), Samsung 2-Pieces Cover (19.99 Euro), Samsung Screen Protector (12.99 Euro) and Samsung Wireless Charger Convertible (79.99 Euro).
Do note that the price details have been released via a few screenshots took from several European retailers who will sell these accessories. Samsung could change the price on the launch day.
As mentioned earlier, Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is turning out to be the worst kept secret. According to rumors and leaks we have come across so far, the smartphone will be available in two variants – Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus – with two devices sporting 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch display respectively. According to reports, the Galaxy S8 will be powered by Qualcomm’s top-end chipset along with 4GB of RAM and internal storage up to 128GB.
The smartphones will sport 12-megapixel dual-pixel rear camera with LED flash whereas the front will have an 8-megapixel autofocus selfie camera. The smartphones will be powered by a 3,250mAh battery. In terms of software, the Galaxy S8 will run on Android 7.1 Nougat.
Samsung has already announced the Bixby digital assistant that will debut with the Galaxy S8. Among other important feature the smartphones are expected to come with are fingerprint scanner beneath the display, iris scanner and USB Type-C-based audio support.
