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

Discover all the technical specs of the Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.

Added by Richard Taylor on 01.16.18 | Last update 01.21.20

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

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General specs
Display
Camera
Performance
Connectivity
Audio
Other features

Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) is a 2017 smartphone. It measures 159.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm and weighs 191 g. It has a Super AMOLED display measuring 6" inches. The resolution is 1080 x 2220 and 411 ppi pixel density.

There is Dual front camera with 16 MP. The main camera is Single with 16 MP.

It runs on Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU with 64 GB, 6 GB RAM 32 GB, 4 GB RAM memory. The battery is 3500 mAh.

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Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) specs

General specs

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
Release date	2017, December
Dimensions	159.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (6.3 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight	191 g (6.74 oz)
Body build	Front/back glass, aluminum frame
Colors	Black, orchid grey, gold, blue
Battery	3500 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Talking time- Up to 23 h (3G) Music play - Up to 73 h
Approximate price	400 EUR

Screen

Technology	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	6" inc
Screen area	91.4 cm²
Screen format	18.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	75.5%
Screen resolution	1080 x 2220 px
PPI /points per inch/	411 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, 1/4.0'', 1.12µm
Video	1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system OS	Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
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	64 GB, 6 GB RAM 32 GB, 4 GB RAM
Antutu 8 score	137850 (Rank 802 of 1138)
Antutu 7 score	116876 (Rank 257 of 2128)
GeekBench 5 Single Core	305 (Rank 943 of 1569)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	950 (Rank 1075 of 1564)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	1455 (Rank 196 of 987)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	4083 (Rank 224 of 984)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	3547

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
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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 - 0.32 W/kg (head) 1.30 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: A730F (Global Single-SIM); A730F/DS (Global Dual-SIM). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) Duos with dual-SIM card slots

Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on publicly available information and official specifications from Samsung. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should be aware that specifications are subject to change and updates from Samsung may not be reflected.

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Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is a technology expert and journalist based in the UK. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, he provides insightful analysis and expert reviews of the latest smartphones and technology. His technical expertise, passion for technology and years of experience make him a trusted source in the industry.

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