Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
| Industry | Consumer electronics, Telecommunications |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, among others |
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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ Overview
The Samsung Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ models from 2018 represent Samsung Electronics' upper-midrange offerings within the Android smartphone market. These devices were officially unveiled on December 19, 2017. They originally shipped with Android version 7.1.1 "Nougat" paired with Samsung Experience 8.5 as the user interface.
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Design and Dimensions
Both models feature a slate form factor. The Galaxy A8 measures 149.2 mm in height, 70.6 mm in width, and 8.4 mm in thickness, while the larger Galaxy A8+ stands at 159.9 mm tall, 75.7 mm wide, and 8.3 mm thick. The weight is approximately 172 grams for the A8 and around 191 grams for the A8+.
Display
The Galaxy A8 is equipped with a 5.6-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080p and a pixel density near 441 ppi, protected by Gorilla Glass 4. In comparison, the Galaxy A8+ offers a larger 6-inch AMOLED screen, also at 1080p resolution but with about 410 ppi pixel density, similarly safeguarded by Gorilla Glass 4.
Hardware Specifications
Both smartphones are powered by the Exynos 7885 Octa system-on-chip, featuring an octa-core CPU composed of two Cortex-A73 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz alongside six Cortex-A53 cores at 1.6 GHz. Graphics processing is handled by the Mali-G71 GPU.
Memory configurations differ slightly: the Galaxy A8 includes 4 GB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy A8+ is available with either 4 GB or 6 GB RAM options. Storage capacities come in either 32 GB or 64 GB variants, expandable via microSD cards up to 256 GB.
Cameras
On the rear, both models have a single 16-megapixel camera with an f/1.7 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and LED flash capable of recording Full HD video at 30 frames per second. The front-facing setup consists of dual cameras: one at 16 MP and another at 8 MP, both featuring an f/1.9 aperture and supporting Full HD video capture at 30 fps.
Battery
The battery units are non-removable; the Galaxy A8 contains a 3,000 mAh battery while the larger Galaxy A8+ houses a higher capacity battery rated at 3,500 mAh.
Connectivity and Sensors
Network compatibility includes GSM, HSPA, and LTE standards. Sensor array comprises an accelerometer, barometer, electronic compass (magnetometer), rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, gyroscope, proximity sensor, RGB light sensor, and touchscreen input.
Software Updates
While initially released with Android Nougat (7.1.1) alongside Samsung Experience 8.5, these devices have since been updated to run Android Pie (9) featuring One UI version 1.0.
See Also
Related devices include various models from the Samsung Galaxy A series such as the Galaxy A6/A6+, A6s, A7 (2018), A8 Star/A9 Star, as well as flagship lines like the Galaxy S8 and Note 8.
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Product positioning
Positioned as a more affordable option compared to the premium Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+, the mid-tier A8/A8+ models feature a comparable "Infinity Display" design, showcasing an 18.5:9 aspect ratio with slim bezels. The A8 series, however, utilizes a flat FHD+ resolution screen, while the S8 boasts a curved QHD+ panel.
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 |