Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Top Specs

Release Date: 2017, December
Dimensions: 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm
Weight: 172 g
Screen: 5.6", Super AMOLED
Main Camera: Single, 16 MP
Selfi Camera: Dual, 16 MP
Memory: 32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM
CPU:
Battery: 3000 mAh
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Release date	2017, December
Dimensions (HxWxD)	149.2 Х 70.6 Х 8.4 mm
Weight	172 g
Body build	Front/back glass, aluminum frame
Colors	Black, orchid grey, gold, blue
Battery	3000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Talking time- Up to 24 h (3G) Music play - Up to 66 h
Approximate price	270 EUR

Screen
Technology	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5.6" inc
Screen area	79.6 cm²
Screen format	18.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	75.6%
Screen resolution	1080 x 2220 px
PPI /points per inch/	441 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Other	- Always-on display

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	16 MP, Single
Camera specs
-16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8, 1.12µm, PDAF
Functions	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	16 MP, Dual
Specifications	16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1'', 1.0µm 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/4'', 1.12µm
Video	1080p@30fps

Performance
Operating system OS	Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
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
External memory	microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM
Antutu 8 score	142851
Antutu 7 score	116745
GeekBench 5 Single Core	309
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	994
GeekBench 4 Single Core	1482
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	4208
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	3704

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	Yes
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Harmful irradiation
SAR EU - 0.24 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio
Radio	FM radio
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features
- Sensors - Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer - Fast battery charging -ANT+ - Samsung Pay -IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Versions: A530F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); A530F/DS (Global Dual-SIM) Also known as Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Duos with dual-SIM card slots

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) cost?

The base approximate price of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) was around 270 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) ?

The official release date is 2017, December.

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

The weight of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is 172 g.

What is the screen size of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018), how big is?

The screen size of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is 5.6" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018), what are the sizes ?

The size of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm (HxWxD).

Does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Is Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) waterproof?

Yes, it is waterproof.

Does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) have fast charging?

Yes, it supports fast charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) have?

There is Single main camera and Dual selfi camera.

How to turn on Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) ?

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.