Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Daegu, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics |
| Owner | Samsung Group |
| Website | www |
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Overview
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)—marketed as SAMSUNG Galaxy A86—is an Android-based phablet developed by Samsung Electronics. This model was officially launched on September 30, 2016, through South Korea’s telecommunications provider SK Telecom. Unlike many devices within the Galaxy A lineup, the Galaxy A8 (2016) is equipped with a higher-performance processor akin to those found in Samsung’s 2015 flagship models, including the Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, and Samsung Galaxy Note 5.
Upon its debut, the Galaxy A8 (2016) was initially available exclusively in South Korea, retailing at 649,000 South Korean won (approximately 580 USD) as of October 1, 2016. Plans for distribution in additional international markets were anticipated to follow shortly thereafter.
Hardware
Equipped with the Exynos 7420 SoC, the smartphone integrates four ARM Cortex-A57 cores alongside four Cortex-A53 cores, supported by the Mali-T760MP8 graphics processor. It comes with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in storage, which can be expanded up to 256 GB through a MicroSD card slot that also accommodates a second Nano-SIM in international models. Maintaining its predecessor’s design, the device features a fixed 3500 mAh battery enhanced with Adaptive Fast Charging capabilities. Additional hardware highlights include a fingerprint sensor and compatibility with Samsung Pay, utilizing both NFC and MST technologies.
Design
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) presents a unibody metal construction, consistent with the earlier Samsung Galaxy A8. Its display size has increased to 5.7 inches, surpassing that of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, while employing a Full HD Super AMOLED panel. Protection for the front screen is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
Software
Operating on Android version 6.0.1, known as Marshmallow, the Galaxy A8 (2016) incorporates the Grace UX interface first introduced with the Galaxy Note 7. Among its software features is the "Always On display," which shows essentials such as a clock, calendar, and notifications while the device remains in standby mode, a functionality also found on models like the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.
See also
- Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015)
- Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
- Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
- Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
- Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
- Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)