The new Samsung Galaxy A8 released for 2018 may be considered a somewhat more affordable alternative to the flagship, Galaxy S8. The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) boasts an impressive Infinity Display, dual selfie cameras, and a powerful octa-core processor.
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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Key Specs & Features
- 5.6-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2220 pixels (441 ppi)
- Octa-core Exynos 7885 Octa CPU, 4GB RAM
- Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- 32GB / 64GB Storage with support for memory card up to 256GB
- 16MP Rear Camera and 16MP + 8MP Dual Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 3000 mAh Li-ione Battery (Non-Removable)
Design and Display
Featuring a stylish appearance, the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is cool to look at. It has curves that should make it comfortable to hold. The device seems like one to deliver impressive durability. With an IP68 rating, it is both dust and water resistant. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) can survive in water depth of up to 1.5 meters – better than that of the iPhone X.
This one offers ample screen estate for content viewing at 5.6 inches in diagonal size. The Super AMOLED panel boasts a Full HD+ resolution of 2,220 x 1,080 pixels. This is an Infinity Display with an impressive 18.5:9 aspect ratio, making for amazing wide-screen viewing.
Camera
A major USP of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is its dual front facing shooters. It pairs 16MP and 8MP sensors with f/1.9 aperture on the front. Samsung says this device not only has you covered for selfies, but also “wefies.”
On the rear, you will find a 16MP camera with an impressive f/1.7 aperture, phase detection autofocus (PDAF), and LED flash. It boasts 78-degree field of view and Full HD (1080p) video recording ability.
Hardware and Software
This new Galaxy A8 packs impressive punch with an in-house Exynos 7885 octa-core processor, featuring two 2.2GHz cores and six 1.6GHz cores, under the hood. The promise of truly solid performance gets better with 4GB RAM.
Internal storage is 32 GB or 64 GB. You can use one of the SIM slots to add another 256 GB using a microSD card. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) ships with Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS.
Other Features
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) offers a fingerprint scanner on the rear. This enables you use Samsung Pay in places where it is available. Still on authentication, you can also unlock the device with the front camera.
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) gets juice from a 3,000mAh battery, which is comparable to what the flagship Galaxy S8 offers. Samsung promises talk time of up to 24 hours.
Pricing and availability
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is not officially available in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana, though the smartphone seems to have been launched in Malaysia for RM 1799. When available, you will be able to buy the Android phone at leading online stores in the countries. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 165,000 Naira to 210,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
Its price in Ghana starts at around GH₵ 2,080. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Price in Kenya starts at around 55,000 KSh.
You may also be interested in the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, the Samsung Galaxy M22, the Samsung Galaxy M32, and the Samsung Galaxy A02.
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018):
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- Processor: Octa-core Processor: 2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 (Exynos 7885 Octa)
- GPU: Mali-G71
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Orchid Grey, Gold, Blue
- Dimension: 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 172 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Single SIM or Dual SIM, Dual stand-by
Display
- Display: 5.6 inches, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 1080 x 2220 pixels (441 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera
- Rear Camera: 16 MP Camera, f/1.7, 1080p HD Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: Dual Camerta 16 MP + 8 MP, f/1.9, 1080p HD Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32 GB or 64 GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Video Player: Yes, MP4/WMV/H.265 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: Yes, IP68 certified – water proof over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
- Dust Resistant: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 3000 mAh Li-Ion Battery (Non Removable)
- Talktime: Yes, up to 24 hours
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
