Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018): specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 01.16.18 | Updated 03.11.20

Key Features of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

  • Model: Galaxy A8 (2018)
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 4.26 out of 5 (23 votes)
  • Release Date:  December 19, 2024
  • Price: 270 EUR
  • Processor: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Storage and memory: 32/64 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 5.6 inc
  • Main Camera:  Single, 16MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Dual, 16MP

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Description of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Specs

The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is an Android smartphone that was released in December 2017. It boasts a sleek design with a front and back glass body, accompanied by an aluminum frame. The device features a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks. Its 18.5:9 screen ratio and screen-to-body ratio of 75.6% provide an immersive viewing experience.

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Detailed Specifications in Table

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

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

Other names

Versions: A530F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); A530F/DS (Global Dual-SIM) Also known as Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Duos with dual-SIM card slots

Launch date

19 December 2024

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) PricePrice

First price

270 EUR

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.87 inc (149.2 mm)

Width

2.78 inc ( 70.6 mm)

Depth

0.33 inc ( 8.4 mm)

Weight

6.07 oz (172 grams)

Build materials

Front/back glass, aluminum frame

Water resistant

Samsung Pay IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Colors

Black, orchid grey, gold, blue

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

5.6 inc

Screen Area

79.6 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 2220 px

Points per inch

441 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

18.5:9

Ratio (screen:body)

75.6%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Additional Features

-Always-on display

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Exynos 7885 Octa (14 nm)

Processor CPU

- Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)

Graphics processor GPU

- Mali-G71

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Dual

Specs

-16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1'', 1.0µm
-8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/4'', 1.12µm

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
SAR EU 0.24 W/kg (head)     1.25 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes
USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3000 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Video playback - Up to 24 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 66 h

Charging

-Fast battery charging

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio FM radio
Others -24-bit/192kHz audio
-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other specifications

Others

-
-ANT+

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score142851 (Position 789 out of 1145)
Antutu 7 Score116745 (Position 259 out of 2128)

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core320 (Position 452 out of 565)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core892 (Position 460 out of 564)
GeekBench 6 OpenCL463 (Position 293 out of 324)
GeekBench 5 Single Core309 (Position 1190 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core994 (Position 1282 out of 1876)
GeekBench 4 Single Core1482 (Position 210 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core4208 (Position 230 out of 1023)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript3704

See the page Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models.

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 (2018) cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 270 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) come out?

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) mobile was launched on December 19, 2024 in these colors: Black, orchid grey, gold, blue.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) ?

The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has dimensions of Height: 149.2 mm Width: 70.6 mm Thickness: 8.4 mm and weighs approximately 172 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.6 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 2220 px at a pixel density of 441 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) have?

Device comes with chipset Exynos 7885 Octa (14 nm) with processor Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53). Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is available with internal memory of 32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)?

The device comes with Dual front camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1'', 1.0µm 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/4'', 1.12µm and features like