Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Gold)
Snapdragon 835 · 64GB · Gold
Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black)
Snapdragon 835 · 64GB · Black
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Gold) lands at 64 and Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) at 64. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Gold) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Pick Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
TieStills and video quality across lenses
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Battery life
TieScreen-on time and charging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Performance
TieChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Display
TiePanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Gold) | Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 835 | Snapdragon 835 |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Color | Gold | Black |
| Release year | 2017 | 2017 |
Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Gold)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
FAQ: Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Gold) vs Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black)
Which is better, Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Gold) or Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black)? +
Both score 64 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Gold) worth the price? +
At $824, Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Gold) delivers a Specdex score of 64 — strongest in cpu.
Is Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $824, Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 64 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Gold) or Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.