A prototype for the Galaxy S8 has reportedly been spotted in the wake of multiple renders of the smartphone being released. (Photo : YouTube/XEETECHCARE)
As the unveiling of the Galaxy S8 draws nearer and nearer, renders have now emerged of what Samsung's latest smartphone offering will look like. From the looks of things, one of their biggest moves regarding the S8 will be not taking a page out of Apple's playbook. Instead, they have opted to keep the coveted 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Aside from keeping the headphone jack, Samsung will also add another feature in the form of what is known as a "Bixby" button, according to Slash Gear. This could serve a number of functions including launching Samsung's rumored virtual personal assistant or as a smart button used to launch certain applications. Looking at the Galaxy S8 renders, it will be located beneath the volume buttons.
Samsung fans may be disappointed to find out that the S8 render shows that there will not be a dual camera setup. However, it is still possible that this configuration will appear on the "Plus" version of the unit. The render also hints at the lack of a physical home button, which will match the phone's highly slim top and bottom bezels.
The renders suggest that the camera flash and heart rate sensor will be moved above the S8's camera as opposed to its side location on the S7. In addition to this, the Galaxy S series will now feature USB-C technology, Forbes reported.
These renders have not yet been officially confirmed, but they are very near what the actual phone will look like. This is because around this time of year, Samsung releases the dimensions of their new units to accessory makers so they can make cases and other add-ons available as soon as possible. Given these dimensions, there are those who can easily make accurate renders.
It is not yet known whether Samsung will be releasing a flat version of the S8 or if they will opt to release both the standard and plus models with an Edge display only. Galaxy S8 renders also do not give much clue about how big the phone's screen will be and how this will affect its overall size.
Watch the video below to learn what to expect from the Galaxy S8 smartphone:
