Samsung Galaxy S8 Burgundy Red Edition Launched @ INR 49,990

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Source: Maxabout.comPublished Mon, Apr 09, 2018, 08:28 PM ISTUpdated Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 11:14 AM IST

Samsung has launched a new limited edition version of Galaxy S8 in India with a price tag of INR 49,990. Known as Galaxy S8 Burgundy Red Edition, the smartphone will be available at all online and offline stores starting from 13th of April. PayTM is even offering INR 10,000 cashback on S8 Burgundy Red Edition. In terms of technical specifications, there are no changes in comparison to other variants of S8 available in India. Commenting on the launch of new color variant of the Galaxy S8, Aditya Babbar, General Manager, Samsung India, said: "Galaxy S8 continues to be a bestseller, even a year after its launch. The limited edition of Galaxy S8 will set our consumers apart from everyone else. The Burgundy Red edition of Galaxy S8 will wow consumers and allow them to express their own personal style."

Samsung S8 Burgundy Red Edition Specs

5.8-inch Quad HD+ (2960 × 1440 pixels)
Super AMOLED Infinity display with 570ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 9 Series 8895 processor
Mali-G71 MP20 GPU
4GB LPDDR4 RAM, 64GB storage (UFS 2.1)
Expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
12MP Dual Pixel rear camera with LED Flash, f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.55″ sensor size, OIS, 1.4µm pixel size
8MP auto focus front-facing camera with f/1.7 aperture, 1/3.6″ sensor size, 1.22µm pixel size, 80-degree wide-angle lens
Water and dust resistant (IP68)
Ultra High Quality Audio Playback – PCM: Up to 32 bits; DSD: DSD64/128
Sensors – Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Iris Sensor, Pressure Sensor
Dimensions: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0mm
Weight: 152g
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO
Bluetooth v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), GPS with GLONASS, USB 3.1, NFC, MST
3000mAh battery with fast Charging both on wired and wireless (WPC and PMA) charging

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Immanuel Raja is an Automotive Writer with 8 years of experience covering the Indian automotive landscape. He specializes in Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Technology, with particular expertise in battery systems, charging infrastructure, and the integration of alternative powertrains in Indian road conditions. Raja has extensively tested over 200 vehicles across various segments, from entry-level EVs to premium hybrids, developing nuanced insights into their performance on India's diverse and challenging roads. His analysis encompasses both technical specifications and practical ownership considerations that matter to Indian consumers, including charging accessibility, maintenance costs, and performance in extreme weather conditions. With a finger on the pulse of India's evolving automotive preferences, Raja delivers clear, factual assessments that help readers navigate the transition to electrified mobility in the context of India's unique market dynamics.

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