Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)

Added: 01.11.16 | Updated: 01.28.20
  • Model: Galaxy A8 (2016)
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 3.13 out of 5 (8 votes)
  • Price: 300 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2016
  • Dimensions: 156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm
  • Weight: 182 g
  • Chipset: Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 32 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 5.7 inches
  • Battery: 3300 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 16MP
  • Front camera: Single, 8MP

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)

Other names

Versions: A810F/DS (UAE); A810YZ (Taiwan) Also known as Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slots

Launch date

2016, September

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) PricePrice

First price

300 EUR

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.17 in (156.6 mm)

Width

3.02 in ( 76.8 mm)

Depth

0.28 in ( 7.2 mm)

Weight

6.42 oz (182 grams)

Build materials

Front glass, aluminum body

Water resistant

Colors

Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold

Case

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

5.7 in

Screen Area

89.6 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 1920 px

Points per inch

386 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

74.5%

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)

CPU

- Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

- Mali-T760MP8

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

32 GB, 3 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-16 MP, AF, f/1.9

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-8 MP, f/1.9

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700), 38(2600) - Taiwan 
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300) - UAE
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
SAR EU 0.13 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
NFC Yes
USB microUSB 2.0

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3300 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Video playback - Up to 22 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 44 h

Charging

-

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio FM radio, RDS, recording
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

-ANT+

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score87195 (Position 359 out of 2128)

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core244 (Position 1322 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core950 (Position 1343 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core1305 (Position 262 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core4204 (Position 231 out of 1022)

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 300 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) come out?

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) mobile was launched on in these colors: Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) ?

The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) has dimensions of Height: 156.6 mm Width: 76.8 mm Thickness: 7.2 mm and weighs approximately 182 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.7 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 386 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) have?

Device comes with chipset Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53). Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) is available with internal memory of 32 GB, 3 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 16 MP, AF, f/1.9 and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/1.9 and features like