The SamMobile server brought an exclusive behind the scenes informace, which claims that Samsung is working on a durable variant of the top model Galaxy S8 - Galaxy S8 Active. This is not unusual, there have been rugged variants of almost every flagship model in the past.
The model number is SM-G892A and Samsung refers to it internally as "Cruiser". What is a cruiser anyway? A cruiser is a giant warship that is capable of attacking multiple targets, is durable, and can operate in distant waters. This designation can tell a lot, and we know from the past, for example, that the Active series is characterized by a larger battery capacity, durable construction and dust and water resistance.
To clarify informace we will have to wait for a while, but the upcoming phone is expected to meet MIL-STD-810G standards and have IP68 protection. However, a small question mark hangs over the special button to call up the personal intelligent assistant Bixby and also over the availability. They say it will Galaxy S8 Active available only exclusively for US operator AT&T.
Source: SamMobile
