Samsung Galaxy J8

Samsung Electronics
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Industry	Consumer electronics
Founded	March 1, 1938; 88 years ago in Su-dong, South Korea
Headquarters	Suwon, South Korea
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Han Jong-hee (Vice Chairman and CEO)
Products	Smartphones, consumer electronics, semiconductors
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Number of employees	287,439 (2023)
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Samsung Galaxy J8 / On8 (2018) Overview

The Samsung Galaxy J8 is an Android-based smartphone crafted by the South Korean company Samsung Electronics. It was officially introduced and made available on May 22, 2018, alongside the Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J4 models. Positioned as a mid-tier device, the J8 serves as the follow-up to the Galaxy J7 (2017). Its specifications and software closely align with those of the Samsung Galaxy A6+.

On August 1, 2018, Samsung released the Galaxy On8, a rebranded version of the Galaxy J8, which was marketed exclusively through Flipkart.

Specifications

Brand: Samsung
Manufacturer: Samsung Electronics
Series: Galaxy J / Galaxy On
Release Date: July 2018
Discontinued: April 2019
Predecessor: Galaxy J7 (2017)
Successors: Galaxy M20, Galaxy A30
Related Models: Galaxy J4, Galaxy J6

Design and Build

Type: Phablet
Form Factor: Slate
Dimensions: 159.2 mm (height) × 75.7 mm (width) × 8.2 mm (depth)
Weight: 177 g

Operating System

Initial OS: Android 8.0 "Oreo" with Samsung Experience 9.0
Current OS: Android 10 with One UI 2.0

Hardware

Processor (SoC): Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
CPU: Octa-core Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz
GPU: Adreno 506
RAM Options: 3 GB or 4 GB
Internal Storage Options: 32 GB or 64 GB
Expandable Storage: microSDXC up to 512 GB

Display

Screen Size: 6.0 inches Super AMOLED RGB panel
Resolution: HD+ at 1480×720 pixels (274 PPI)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass

Camera System

Rear Cameras: Dual setup with 16 MP and 5 MP back-illuminated sensors
- Features include Full HD video recording at 30 fps, autofocus, LED flash, digital zoom up to 10x, face detection, exposure compensation, ISO control, white balance presets, burst mode, geo-tagging, HDR mode, panorama, macro mode, night mode, portrait mode, various scene modes and effects, plus a self-timer function.

Front Camera: 16 MP capable of HD video recording at 1080p/30 fps

Connectivity and Input

Audio Jack: 3.5 mm TRRS connector
Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth version 4.2
Port: micro USB 2.0
Sensors Included: Multi-touch touchscreen, accelerometer (3-axis), assisted GPS (aGPS), GLONASS

Battery

Capacity of 3500 mAh (22 Wh), utilizing a Lithium-ion battery

Network Compatibility

Supports multiple bands including GSM/GPRS/EDGE on frequencies of 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; UMTS/HSPA+ on bands 850/900/1900/2100 MHz; LTE networks covering bands such as 2100 (1), 1800 (3), 850 (5), 2600 (7), 900 (8), and 800 (20); also compatible with TD-SCDMA networks.

Additional Information

The device carries the slogan "Be colorful" and features a sleek black rear panel design as depicted in product imagery.

For more details, visit the official [Galaxy J8 website](https://www.samsung.com/in/microsite/galaxy-j8/).

Hardware

The Samsung Galaxy J8 builds upon the hardware design initially seen in the Samsung Galaxy J6, featuring a smooth polycarbonate body with rounded edges. Its dimensions measure 159.2 mm (6.27 in) in height, 75.7 mm (2.98 in) in width, and 8.2 mm (0.32 in) in thickness, with a total weight of 177 grams. Positioned at the top of the front display is a 16 MP (f/1.9) selfie camera. The rear panel houses a dual-camera system consisting of a 16 MP (f/1.7) primary lens alongside a 5 MP (f/1.9) depth sensor, which supports features such as live focus, portrait mode, and background blur effects. Additional sensors include proximity and ambient light detectors, complemented by a notification LED. The Galaxy J8’s screen size stands out within the 2018 lineup, offering a 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display. This panel delivers approximately a 75.8% screen-to-body ratio, with a resolution of 720x1480 pixels, an 18.5:9 aspect ratio, roughly 274 pixels per inch density, and protection provided by Corning Gorilla Glass. Under the hood, it is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC featuring an octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU clocked at 1.8 GHz and an Adreno 506 GPU. Memory options include either 3 GB RAM paired with 32 GB internal storage or 4 GB RAM coupled with 64 GB storage capacity. Powering the device is a 3500 mAh battery.

An important consideration is that although the Galaxy J8 utilizes a 64-bit Snapdragon 450 processor, Samsung has implemented a 32-bit operating system via the arm_binder64 interface, which reduces the CPU’s performance potential by roughly 30%.

References

External links

Official website

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