Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

This article is about 2018 smartphone. For 2015 smartphone model, see Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015). For 2016 smartphone model, see Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016).
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeSmartphone
SloganWelcoming the Next You
The camera that lets you be you
SeriesGalaxy A series
First releasedDecember 17, 2017; 6 years ago (2017-12-17)
Availability by regionJanuary 2018; 6 years ago (2018-01)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A8s
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A50 (A8)
Samsung Galaxy A70 (A8+)
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A6/Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A6s
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star/Samsung Galaxy A9 Star
Samsung Galaxy A8s
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Feel 2
Compatible networksGSM / HSPA / LTE
Form factorSlate
DimensionsA8: H: 149.2 mm (5.87 in)
W: 70.6 mm (2.78 in)
D: 8.4 mm (0.33 in)
A8+: H: 159.9 mm (6.30 in)
W: 75.7 mm (2.98 in)
D: 8.3 mm (0.33 in)
WeightA8: 172 g (6.1 oz)
A8+: 191 g (6.7 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" with Samsung Experience 8.5
Current: Android 9 "Pie" with One UI 1.0
System-on-chipExynos 7885 Octa
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G71
MemoryA8: 4 GB RAM
A8+: 4 or 6 GB RAM
Storage32 or 64 GB
Removable storagemicroSD, up to 256 GB
BatteryBoth: Non-removable
A8: 3,000 mAh
A8+: 3,500 mAh
Rear camera16 MP, f/1.7, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, 1080p video at 30fps
Front cameraDual 16 MP + 8 MP, f/1.9, 1080p video @ 30FPS
DisplayA8: 5.6 in (140 mm) 1080p AMOLED, ~441ppi with Gorilla Glass 4
A8+: 6 in (150 mm) 1080p AMOLED, ~410ppi with Gorilla Glass 4
Data inputs
Model
  • SM-A530 (A8)
  • SM-A730 (A8+)
  • (Last letter varies by carrier and international models)
WebsiteOfficial Website
Rear of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

The Samsung Galaxy A8 and Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) are upper-midrange Android smartphones produced by Samsung Electronics. They were announced on 19 December 2017.[1] The devices run Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" out-of-the-box with Samsung Experience 8.5.

Product positioning

As a less expensive alternative to the flagship Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+, the midrange A8/A8+ have a similar "Infinity Display" design aesthetic with an 18.5:9 panel and narrow bezels. However, the A8's display is an FHD+ resolution flat panel, compared to the S8's QHD+ curved panel.[2][3]

Variants

Model Processor SIM Region
SM-A530F Samsung Exynos
7 Octa 7885 		Single Europe
SM-A530F/DS Dual Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East
SM-A530W Single Canada
SM-A730F/DS Dual Asia, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East

References

  1. ^ "Samsung Introduces the Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) with Dual Front Camera, Large Infinity Display and Added Everyday Features". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Review: Samsung A8 is close to its flagship smartphone experience". The Straits Times. 2018-02-14. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  3. ^ "Samsung launches the Galaxy A series (2018) smartphones with dual front cameras". The Straits Times. 2018-01-17. Retrieved 2018-05-16.


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