Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Edge release date, specs news 2016: New flagship smartphone to arrive with 4K AMOLED screen, 6 GB of RAM?

Following the release of Samsung's current flagship smartphones Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, the attention of the fans has shifted to the rumored Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Edge. According to reports, the upcoming devices will be better than the current iteration in terms of specs and features.

There are speculations all over the Internet suggesting that the new smartphone model will come with 4K AMOLED display feature and 6 GB RAM. The Korean tech giant is expected to reveal the upcoming handset in the next few months. Although no official details have been provided as of yet, there are already people saying that it will be the most powerful device Samsung has ever released.

According to ValueWalk, the Galaxy S8 will boast a 5.2-inch 4K AMOLED screen; however there also reports suggesting that the 4K technology might not come on handheld devices until 2017.

The base unit of the new smartphone is said to come with a 32 GB internal storage capacity. If rumors prove to be true, The Galaxy S8 will be one of the few handsets during its release to have a whopping 6 GB of RAM.

Rumor has it that the Samsung Galaxy S8 will have a special kind of fingerprint sensor. It will also boost an Iris scanner, which is another security option consumers will consider when shopping for a new smartphone.

Phones Review reported that the new concept model of the Galaxy S8 has already hit online. It shows an all metal design from top to bottom, which is totally different from the rumored iPhone 8 designs. According to reports, the upcoming Apple iPhone 8 will sport a glass design; however, this has yet to be confirmed.

As of the moment, details about the upcoming smartphone are a rarity. Fans will have to stay tuned for more information about the development of the device, as well as its release date.