Samsung Debuts Rugged Galaxy S8 Model With Larger Battery
- New device has shatter-resistant screen, more durable frame
- S8 Active lacks edge-to-edge display from standard version
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Samsung Electronics Co. is introducing a new model for its Galaxy S8 smartphone line featuring a metal frame, larger battery and shatter-resistant screen.
The Galaxy S8 Active, which the South Korean company says has passed military specification testing, is geared toward users in environments such as extreme outdoor sporting events and construction sites, where a standard device may succumb to wear and tear. The model doesn’t have the thin glass back of the standard version, first introduced in March, and instead is made from a more rugged material.