Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015)
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, including Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) |
Overview
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (marketed as Samsung GALAXY A8) is an Android-based phablet developed by Samsung Electronics. Its official announcement took place on July 15, 2015.
Specifications
- Brand and Series: Part of the Galaxy A lineup by Samsung.
- Model Variants: Includes A800F (Global), A800I (Global, also known as Samsung Galaxy A8 VE or Value Edition), A8000 (China and Hong Kong), A800Y/YZ (Taiwan), and A800J (Japan).
- Network Compatibility: Supports 2G GSM & EDGE, 3G (UMTS/HSPA/CDMA/TD-SCDMA), and 4G (FDD/TDD LTE) connectivity.
- Availability: Released initially in China in July 2015, followed by a worldwide launch in August 2015, and later availability in Japan from December 2015.
- Related Devices: Shares lineage with the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015), Galaxy A5 (2015), and Galaxy A7 (2015).
- Successor: Followed by the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016).
- Device Type: Classified as a phablet.
- Physical Dimensions: Measures approximately 158 mm in height, 76.8 mm in width, and 5.9 mm in thickness.
- Weight: Weighs around 151 grams.
- Operating System: Originally shipped with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop; upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat.
- Processor Options:
- Exynos 5430 for models A800S and A800F
- Exynos 5433 for models A800I and A800J
- Snapdragon 615 for models A8000 and A800Y/YZ
- CPU Configuration:
- Quad-core Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz plus quad-core Cortex-A53 at 1.3 GHz for models A8000 and A800Y/YZ
- ARM Cortex-A15 MP4 at 1.8 GHz combined with ARM Cortex-A7 MP4 at 1.3 GHz for model A800F
- ARM Cortex-A57 MP4 at 1.9 GHz plus ARM Cortex-A53 MP4 at 1.3 GHz for models A800I and A800J
- Graphics Processing Unit:
- Adreno 405 for models A8000 and A800Y/YZ
- ARM Mali-T628 MP6 running at 550 MHz for models A800F and A800S
- ARM Mali-T760 MP6 clocked at 700 MHz for models A800I and A800J
- Memory: Equipped with 2GB LPDDR3 RAM.
- Storage Capacity: Available with either 16GB (A8000 only) or 32GB internal storage options.
- Expandable Storage: Supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
- Battery: Features a non-removable Li-Ion battery rated at 3050 mAh.
- Display: Sports a 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, providing approximately 386 pixels per inch; protected by Gorilla Glass 4.
- Rear Camera: Houses a 16-megapixel ISOCELL sensor.
- Front Camera: Includes a 5-megapixel front-facing sensor.
- Connectivity Features: Offers WLAN, Bluetooth version 4.1, and USB support.
Release Timeline
The device was officially launched on July 12, 2015, with production ceasing on January 30, 2018.
Marketing Slogans
Promotional taglines included "Make A Statement" globally and "Unlimit Yourself" specifically within the Indonesian market.
Specifications
The Galaxy A8 is notably slimmer compared to previous devices in Samsung's A-series, with a thickness of just 5.9 millimetres (0.23 in). Its screen is safeguarded by Gorilla Glass 4.
Key features include a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080p (1080x1920). The home button incorporates a touch-sensitive fingerprint sensor. Photography capabilities consist of a 16 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera.
Under the hood, the phone is equipped with either the Exynos 5430, Exynos 5433, or the Snapdragon 615 chipset. Each of these SoCs utilizes an octa-core processor and is paired with 2 GB of RAM alongside 32 GB of built-in storage. The device offers a hybrid SIM slot that doubles as a microSD card reader. Powering the phone is a non-removable 3050 mAh battery.
The operating system pre-installed is Android version 5.1.1, also known as Lollipop.
Specific variants include the Japan KDDI model, which supports Oneseg and full Seg TV functionalities, while the Korean SK Telecom version comes with T-DMB support.