Samsung Galaxy A80

Samsung Galaxy A80
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypePhablet
SloganBuilt for the Era of Live[1]
SeriesGalaxy A series
First releasedMay 29, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-05-29)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8/A8+/A8 Star
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Samsung Galaxy A82 5G
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A10
Samsung Galaxy A20
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A40
Samsung Galaxy A50
Samsung Galaxy A60
Samsung Galaxy A70
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Form factorSlate
Dimensions165.2 x 76.5 x 9.3 mm
Weight219 g
Operating systemOriginal: Android 9.0 "Pie" with One UI 1.1
Last: Android 11 with One UI 3.1
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 730
CPUOcta-core (2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold + 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPUAdreno 618
Memory8 GB RAM
Storage128 GB / 256 Gb
Removable storageNone
Battery3700 mAh
Rear cameraTriple 48 MP (f/2.0) + 8 MP Ultrawide (f/2.2, 12 mm) + ToF sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, PDAF
Display6.7" Super AMOLED FHD+ 2400x1080px (20:9 Aspect Ratio) 393 ppi
Media
  • MP4/WMV/H.264 player
  • MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player
Connectivity802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot;
Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, EDR;
USB-C 2.0
Data inputsFingerprint (Under display, Optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ModelSM-A805F
SARHead: 0.30 W/Kg
Body: 0.71 W/Kg
Hearing aid compatibility(M4/T3)
WebsiteOfficial website
References[2]

The Samsung Galaxy A80 is a mid-range to high-range Android smartphone manufactured by Samsung Electronics as part of its fifth-generation Galaxy A series lineup. It was launched at the Samsung Galaxy Event in Bangkok, Thailand on April 10, 2019, and released on May 29, 2019.[3] Its most notable feature is its lack of a front facing camera, opting instead for a unique pop-up camera, allowing for a nearly bezel-less display.

Specifications

Hardware

The Samsung Galaxy A80 has a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (2400x1080 pixels) Super AMOLED "New Infinity Display" with a 20:9 aspect ratio; it is the first Samsung phone featuring the "New Infinity" technology.[4] The phone is powered by the newly unveiled Snapdragon 730G SoC, an octa-core processor with two cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and six cores clocked at 1.7 GHz. It also comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Its storage cannot be expanded via a micro SD card[broken anchor]. The phone measures 165.2x76.5x9.3mm. The phone also comes with a 3700 mAh battery and 25W Super Fast Charging technology.[5][6][7]

Camera

The camera module in selfie mode.

The Samsung Galaxy A80 is equipped with a triple-camera array consisting of a main 48-megapixel camera, flanked by an ultrawide 8-megapixel camera, and a ToF sensor.[8] It also introduced a rotating camera; the back facing camera slides up and rotates forward automatically when put in selfie mode.[9]

Software

The Samsung Galaxy A80 runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with One UI. The phone has many features including Bixby, Samsung Pay, Samsung Health, and Samsung Knox.[10]

As of February 2022, it supports One UI 3.1 with Android 11. Samsung also promises 4 years of security updates for this device, so users will get updates up to 2023.

Reception

John McCann from TechRadar enjoyed the pop-up camera, notchless screen, and ample power and storage; however, he expressed concerns regarding its durability, a lack of headphone jack, and the build's thick grip. Overall, he said: "Don't be put off by the pop-up, rotating camera gimmick. It's fun to use, but the Samsung Galaxy A80 looks to be much more than just a one-trick pony."[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A80 – The Official Samsung Galaxy Site". Samsung. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  2. ^ Porter, Jon (2019-04-10). "Samsung's Galaxy A80 is an automated notchless slider with a rotating triple camera". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
  3. ^ phones, John McCann 2019-04-10T12:40:14Z Mobile (10 April 2019). "Samsung Galaxy event live blog: everything that happened at the launch". TechRadar. Retrieved 2019-04-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Porter, Jon (2019-04-10). "Samsung's Galaxy A80 is an automated notchless slider with a rotating triple camera". Circuit Breaker. The Verge. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
  5. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A80 With Rotating Triple Camera Setup Launched". NDTV Gadgets 360. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
  6. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A80 arrives with rotating triple-lens camera | TheINQUIRER". theinquirer. 2019-04-10. Archived from the original on 2019-04-10. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
  7. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A80 Full Specifications". Gadgets Stack. 2019-07-05. Archived from the original on 2019-07-05. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  8. ^ "The Samsung Galaxy A80 With Rotating Camera Revealed!". Tech ARP. 2019-04-12. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  9. ^ mathewtsmithuk (10 April 2019). "Samsung's Galaxy A80 has a rotating triple camera and no notch". Engadget. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
  10. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A80 with a 48MP main camera and rotating camera array". Newsshooter. 2019-04-12. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  11. ^ McCann, John. "Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A80 review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2019-06-15.