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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Discover all the technical specs of the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.
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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) is a 2018 smartphone. It measures 162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm and weighs 191 g. It has a Super AMOLED display measuring 6.3" inches. The resolution is 1080 x 2220 and 392 ppi pixel density.

There is Single front camera with 24 MP. The main camera is Dual with 24 MP.

It runs on Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260) CPU with 64 GB, 4/6 GB RAM memory. The battery is 3700 mAh.

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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) specs

General specs

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)

Release date

2018, June

Dimensions

162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.3 in)

Weight

191 g (6.74 oz)

Body build

Front/back glass, aluminum frame

Colors

Black, White

Battery

3700 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Ion

Approximate price350 EUR

Screen

Technology

Super AMOLED

Touchscreen

capacitive touchscreen

Display colors

16M

Screen size

6.3" inc

Screen area

100.7 cm2

Screen format

18.5:9 (height:width)

Screen to body ratio

80.6%

Screen resolution

1080 x 2220 px

PPI /points per inch/

392 PPI

Other - Samsung Experience 9 UX

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main

24 MP, Dual

Camera specs

-24 MP, f/1.7
-16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF

Functions

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie

24 MP, Single

Specifications

24 MP, f/2.0

Video 1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system OS

Android 8 (Oreo)

Chipset

- Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)

Processor CPU

- Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)

Graphics processor GPU

- Adreno 512

External memory

microSD, up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Internal memory

64 GB, 4/6 GB RAM

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
GPRS Yes
Edge Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC Yes
USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation

SAR EU - 0.43 W/kg (head)     1.79 W/kg (body)    

Music and Audio

Radio FM radio
Headphone jack Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
-Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only)

Other features

- Sensors - Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Fast battery charging 9V/1.67A
-ANT+
- Samsung Pay
- Versions: A8 Star (Global, SEA, South Korea); A9 Star (China)
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

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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Frequently Asked Questions

The base approximate price of the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) was around 350 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.
The weight of the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) is 191 g.
The screen size of the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) is 6.3" inches.
The size of the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) is 162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (HxWxD).

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