Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, consumer electronics |
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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018)
The Samsung Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ models released in 2018 represent Samsung Electronics' offerings in the upper mid-tier segment of Android smartphones. These devices were officially unveiled on December 19, 2017. Initially, they operate on Android version 7.1.1 "Nougat" paired with Samsung Experience 8.5 as the user interface.
The phones belong to the Galaxy A lineup and are identified by model numbers SM-A530 for the A8 and SM-A730 for the A8+. Variations in the final character of the model number correspond to different carriers and international versions.
Both models support connectivity across GSM, HSPA, and LTE networks. They succeed the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016), Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017), and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) devices, while their successors include the Samsung Galaxy A8s, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), as well as the Samsung Galaxy A50 and Samsung Galaxy A70 corresponding to the A8 and A8+ respectively.
Manufactured by Samsung Electronics, these smartphones feature a slate form factor. The dimensions for the A8 measure approximately 149.2 mm in height, 70.6 mm in width, and 8.4 mm in thickness, while the A8+ measures about 159.9 mm tall, 75.7 mm wide, and 8.3 mm thick. The weight of the standard A8 is around 172 grams, with the larger A8+ weighing approximately 191 grams.
Powered by an Exynos 7885 Octa chipset, both devices utilize an octa-core CPU configuration consisting of two Cortex-A73 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and six Cortex-A53 cores at 1.6 GHz, complemented by a Mali-G71 GPU. Memory options for the standard model include 4 GB of RAM, whereas the A8+ offers either 4 GB or 6 GB RAM variants.
Internal storage capacities are available in 32 GB or 64 GB configurations with expandable storage through a microSD card slot supporting up to 256 GB.
Battery capacity differs between models: the non-removable battery on the A8 provides 3,000 mAh, while the A8+ includes a larger 3,500 mAh battery.
The display on the Galaxy A8 features a 5.6-inch AMOLED panel with Full HD resolution (~441 ppi) protected by Gorilla Glass 4. The larger Galaxy A8+ sports a 6-inch AMOLED screen with similar resolution and Gorilla Glass protection but offers a slightly lower pixel density (~410 ppi).
Camera specifications include a rear-facing 16 MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, and video recording at 1080p/30fps. The front-facing setup consists of dual cameras: one 16 MP sensor paired with an 8 MP sensor, both featuring an f/1.9 aperture and capable of recording Full HD video at 30 frames per second.
Sensors integrated into these smartphones encompass an accelerometer, barometer, electronic compass (magnetometer), rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, gyroscope, proximity sensor, RGB light sensor, and a touchscreen interface.
For software updates, these models have been upgraded to run Android 9 "Pie" accompanied by Samsung's One UI version 1.0.
Official information can be found on Samsung's global website dedicated to the Galaxy A8 series.
Product positioning
Positioned as a more affordable option compared to the premium Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, the mid-tier A8 and A8+ models share a comparable "Infinity Display" design featuring an 18.5:9 aspect ratio and slim bezels. Nonetheless, the A8 series utilizes a flat FHD+ resolution screen, whereas the S8 boasts a curved QHD+ display.
Variants
| Model | Processor | SIM | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM-A530F | Samsung ExynosTemplate:Br7 Octa 7885 | Single SIM | Europe |
| SM-A530F/DS | Dual SIM | Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East | |
| SM-A530N | Single SIM | South Korea | |
| SM-A530W | Single SIM | Canada | |
| SM-A730F/DS | Dual SIM | Asia, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East |