{"id":14442,"date":"2017-07-19T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T13:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=14442"},"modified":"2019-06-18T23:02:16","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T03:02:16","slug":"coral-blue-galaxy-s8-s8plus-lineup-in-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/coral-blue-galaxy-s8-s8plus-lineup-in-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Coral Blue Joins the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Lineup in the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"press-release-open\"><strong>RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. \u2013 July 19, <\/strong><strong>2017<\/strong> \u2013<\/span> Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the addition of Coral Blue as a color option for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/explore\/galaxy-s8\/compare-s8\/\">Galaxy S8<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/explore\/galaxy-s8\/compare-s8-plus\/\">Galaxy S8+<\/a> in the United States. The Coral Blue versions will be available for purchase exclusively at Best Buy and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/mobile\/phones\/unlocked-by-samsung\/\">Samsung.com<\/a> beginning July 21.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14471\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/14153054\/Samsung-S8Plus_S8_coralblue.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14471\" class=\"wp-image-14471 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/14153054\/Samsung-S8Plus_S8_coralblue-950x950.png\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy S8 - S8Plus Coral Blue\" width=\"730\" height=\"730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/14153054\/Samsung-S8Plus_S8_coralblue-950x950.png 950w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/14153054\/Samsung-S8Plus_S8_coralblue-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/14153054\/Samsung-S8Plus_S8_coralblue-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/14153054\/Samsung-S8Plus_S8_coralblue.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus in Coral Blue<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Consumers will be able to choose from Verizon, AT&amp;T and Sprint carrier-specific versions of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ at Best Buy, as well as the unlocked versions available at Best Buy and Samsung.com. From July 21 to July 29<sup>*<\/sup> at Best Buy, consumers can receive up to $400 off the retail price of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ with a qualified purchase or activation<sup>1<\/sup>. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/samsung-store\/samsung-galaxy-s8\/pcmcat1489428710715.c?id=pcmcat1489428710715\">BestBuy.com<\/a> for full terms and conditions.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Coral Blue, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are available in Midnight Black, Arctic Silver and Orchid Gray.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/explore\/galaxy-s8\/buy\/\">Samsung.com<\/a> will include Coral Blue as an option to its ever-growing portfolio of unlocked Galaxy smartphones. As part of the Unlocked by Samsung category, the unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ can be used on most U.S. and international networks, giving consumers more control over how they use their smartphone. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/mobile\/phones\/unlocked-by-samsung\/\">Samsung.com<\/a> will also feature a limited time promotion<sup>1<\/sup> of $150 off the retail price for both the Coral Blue and Midnight black versions of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Further, consumers can take advantage of<a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/trade-in\/\"> Samsung\u2019s Trade-In program<\/a><sup>2<\/sup> that allows smartphone owners to trade in eligible devices and receive a credit toward the purchase of an unlocked Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+.<\/p>\n<p>Both Best Buy and Samsung.com will have matching Samsung cases to complement the exclusive Coral Blue color option<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Galaxy S8 and S8+ Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/explore\/galaxy-s8\/infinity-display\/\"><strong>Infinity Display<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Available in 5.8-inch (Galaxy S8) and 6.2-inch models (Galaxy S8+), the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/explore\/galaxy-s8\/infinity-display\/\">Infinity Display<\/a> and near bezel-less design form a smooth, continuous surface without harsh angles. The result is a large display, not a large phone. The compact design enables comfortable one-handed operation and features Corning<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gorilla<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Glass 5 on both the front and back.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/explore\/galaxy-s8\/camera\/\"><strong>Premium Camera<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ feature Samsung\u2019s most <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/explore\/galaxy-s8\/camera\/\">advanced smartphone camera<\/a><sup>3<\/sup> for professional-level photos regardless of light, focus or motion. The rear camera features a bright f\/1.7 lens and large 1.4 \u00b5m pixels to capture more light when there\u2019s not enough around, so you can get amazing shots \u2014 even at night. Both devices also feature an enhanced Smart Auto Focus on the front-facing camera that tracks every face in frame so all your shots stay sharp and in focus, even when you\u2019re on the go.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Robust Entertainment:<\/strong> With all-day battery life on the first-ever Mobile HDR Premium certified smartphone<sup>4<\/sup>, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ maximize your view with an expansive Infinity Display stretching from edge to edge. The Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display brings films and shows, games and images to life in vivid detail, so you can watch them the way they were meant to be seen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meet <a href=\"http:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/bixby-voice-capabilities-us-launch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bixby<\/a>:<\/strong> With Bixby, Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners will be able to navigate through select phone apps, services and settings with a combination of voice commands and touch. New voice control with Bixby allows users to do many things they do with touch. Users can ask Bixby to complete simple tasks like turning on the flashlight, taking a screen shot, or taking a selfie. With Bixby, you can also use the camera to identify landmarks, translate foreign languages or shop for products online right from the phone. Bixby will be fully integrated across several core Samsung apps at launch, with plans to continuously expand to support additional languages, features, third-party apps and devices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powerful Performance:<\/strong> Packing powerful performance and connectivity, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ feature the industry\u2019s first 10 nm chip, enabling heightened speed and efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Galaxy Foundation<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Samsung continues to deliver cutting-edge technology to the devices that users love, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IP68 water and dust resistance<sup>5<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>MicroSD support up to 256GB<sup>6<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Always-on display<\/li>\n<li>Fast and wireless charging capabilities<sup>7<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/\">https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h6><em>*Best Buy AT&amp;T promotional offer will only be available from July 21 \u2013 July 22<\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><em>1<\/em> <em>Promotions are subject to change<\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><em>2<\/em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/trade-in\/terms-and-conditions\/\"><em>Samsung Trade-in Terms and Conditions<\/em><\/a><\/h6>\n<h6><em>3 Compared to Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge camera.<\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><em>4 Mobile HDR Premium as certified by the UHD Alliance. <\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><em>5 Water resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes; rinse residue\/dry after wet.<\/em> <em>\u00a0<\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><em>6 MicroSD\/local SIM cards, sold separately.<\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><em>7 Fast charging requires Adaptive Fast Charging (AFC) or Quick Charge 2.0-compatible charger to work. Testing under laboratory conditions. Results may vary.\u00a0 Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, vibrate mode, backlight settings, browser use, frequency of calls and voice, data and other applications usage patterns.<\/em><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Media Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\nEddie Moye<br \/>\nUnited Entertainment Group for Samsung Electronics America, Inc.<br \/>\nTel:+01- 212-601-9374<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Eddie.moye@uegworldwide.com\">Eddie.moye@uegworldwide.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. \u2013 July 19, 2017 \u2013 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the addition of Coral Blue as a color option for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in the United States. The Coral Blue versions will be available for purchase exclusively at Best Buy and Samsung.com beginning July 21. 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