Why test your site on Samsung Galaxy S8?
Narrow viewport
With only 360 pixels wide, Samsung Galaxy S8 is among the most restrictive formats. This is where tables overflow, titles break poorly, and buttons become too small.
4x density
Each CSS pixel of Samsung Galaxy S8 is rendered by 4 physical pixels. Any image, icon, or font provided in simple resolution appears immediately blurry.
Older hardware
The hardware of Samsung Galaxy S8 dates from 2017. Its processor makes costly animations, heavy scripts, and display times visible that recent devices mask.
CSS viewport resolution of Samsung Galaxy S8
This is the resolution that interests designers and developers the most, as it determines breakpoints and the definition of media queries. In practice, it's the only one mentioned in a stylesheet.
360 pixels in width
740 pixels in height (height)
The height remains indicative: Safari, Chrome, and other mobile browsers reduce the visible area with their address bar, which folds on scroll.
Be cautious when analyzing your statistics: some tools only report the manufacturer resolution, never the CSS viewport presented here.
Pixel density of Samsung Galaxy S8
The device pixel ratio of Samsung Galaxy S8 is 4. In other words, a 1-pixel square in CSS occupies 4 pixels on the panel. An image exported at actual size will appear blurry.
Manufacturer resolution of Samsung Galaxy S8
This resolution is the hardware's. It explains the display's sharpness, but it's never the one to target in a media query.
- 1440 pixels in width
- 2960 pixels in height
- 570 pixels per inch (ppi)
- 5.8 inches diagonal, or 14.7 cm
- Screen ratio of 18.5:9
Media queries and code snippets for Samsung Galaxy S8
These snippets are generated from the exact characteristics of Samsung Galaxy S8. Copy them directly into your stylesheet or configuration.
CSS media query
Targets screens whose width matches that of Samsung Galaxy S8 and models of the same format.
@media only screen and (min-width: 360px) and (max-width: 739px) {
/* Samsung Galaxy S8 */
}Density media query
Serves high-resolution images to screens of at least 4x.
@media only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4),
only screen and (min-resolution: 384dpi) {
/* High-density images and icons */
}Tailwind configuration
Adds a named breakpoint at the exact width of Samsung Galaxy S8.
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
theme: {
screens: {
'samsung-galaxy-s8': '360px'
}
}
}JavaScript detection
Detects format and density client-side.
const isDeviceWidth = window.matchMedia('(min-width: 360px)').matches;
const isHighDensity = window.devicePixelRatio >= 4;Meta viewport tag
Essential for Samsung Galaxy S8 to use its CSS viewport and not a simulated width of 980 pixels.
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">Free Samsung Galaxy S8 simulator
Mobile FIRST does not yet include Samsung Galaxy S8, but a model with the same format is available. You can already validate your breakpoints and display density.
This is where the difference with Chrome DevTools' responsive mode is seen: DevTools resizes a window, the extension replicates the device's browser and allows exporting shareable screenshots and videos.
- 01 Install the extension — Add Mobile FIRST to Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Installation is free and requires no account.
- 02 Open the page to test — Go to the URL to check, including a local address like localhost:3000.
- 03 Choose Samsung Galaxy S8 — Select Samsung Galaxy S8 from the list of devices. The viewport switches to 360 x 740 pixels, and the mobile User-Agent is applied.
- 04 Check rendering — Scroll, change orientation, test your forms, then capture an image or video to share.
Test your site on Samsung Galaxy S8 directly in your browser, without buying the device.
- Over 70 devices included, including a model with the same format
- Real viewport, User-Agent, and touch events
- Also works on localhost and in pre-production
- Exportable screenshots and videos
Models sharing the format of Samsung Galaxy S8
These 3 devices share exactly the viewport of 360 x 740 pixels and the 4x density of Samsung Galaxy S8. Their CSS rendering is therefore exactly the same: what you validate on one is valid on all others.
Comparison with similar models
The neighboring formats of Samsung Galaxy S8 are the ones to test right after, as they reveal poorly placed breakpoints.
| Model | CSS Viewport | Pixel density | Manufacturer resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S8 | 360 x 740 | 4x | 1440 x 2960 |
| Samsung Galaxy S8+ | 360 x 740 | 4x | 1440 x 2960 |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 ULTRA | 360 x 772 | 4x | 1440 x 3088 |
| Google Pixel 6 PRO | 360 x 780 | 4x | 1440 x 3120 |
| Huawei P30 PRO | 360 x 780 | 3x | 1080 x 2340 |
| Apple iPhone 12 Mini | 360 x 780 | 3x | 1080 x 2340 |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | 360 x 800 | 4x | 1440 x 3200 |
Frequently asked questions about Samsung Galaxy S8
What is the CSS viewport resolution of Samsung Galaxy S8?
The CSS viewport of Samsung Galaxy S8 measures 360 pixels wide and 740 pixels high. This is the width to use for defining your media queries, not the manufacturer's resolution.
What is the pixel density of Samsung Galaxy S8?
The device pixel ratio of Samsung Galaxy S8 is 4. Each CSS pixel is thus displayed by 4 physical pixels, requiring you to provide your images in 4x to keep them sharp.
What is the screen resolution of Samsung Galaxy S8?
The panel of Samsung Galaxy S8 displays 1440 x 2960 physical pixels. This is the value reported by most analytics tools, while your CSS works on a viewport of 360 x 740 pixels.
Which devices have the same viewport as Samsung Galaxy S8?
3 other models share exactly the viewport of 360 x 740 pixels and the 4x density of Samsung Galaxy S8: Samsung Galaxy S8+, Samsung Galaxy S9, Samsung Galaxy S9+. A rendering validated on one is valid on all others.
How to test my site on Samsung Galaxy S8 without the device?
Install the Mobile FIRST extension on Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, then select Samsung Galaxy S8. Your page displays in a viewport of 360 x 740 pixels with the corresponding mobile User-Agent, in two clicks and for free.
What is the difference with Chrome DevTools' responsive mode?
DevTools resizes the window and applies partial emulation. Mobile FIRST additionally applies the User-Agent of Samsung Galaxy S8, touch events, scroll behavior, and the actual appearance of the device, and allows capturing directly usable images and videos.
Can I test a localhost address on Samsung Galaxy S8?
Yes. The extension works on any URL open in your browser, including localhost:3000, 127.0.0.1, or a password-protected pre-production environment.
Do you need to buy a Samsung Galaxy S8 to test your site?
No. The simulation covers the vast majority of development needs at no cost. A final test on a real device is still recommended before critical production deployment, but it's no longer necessary for each iteration.
Which media query to use to target Samsung Galaxy S8?
A media query on the exact width targets Samsung Galaxy S8: @media only screen and (min-width: 360px). Combine it with the pixel density to precisely target this model and those sharing its format.
