Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

It is powered by the Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 with a 60 Hz Super AMOLED display.

Key Specs

  • Screen:

    5.6 Inch, 1080x2220 (FHD+) Pixel, Super AMOLED, 60 Hz

  • Chipset:

    Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885

  • Thickness:

    8.4 mm

  • SIM Card Type:

    Nano-SIM (4FF)

  • RAM and Storage:

    4 GB RAM, 64 GB

  • Battery:

    3000 mAh,

  • Main Camera:

    16 MP, F1.7, 30 fps

  • OS Version:

    Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)

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  • MicroSD support USB Type-C Headphone jack Good night shots
  • 1080p Video Recording 60 Hz Display End of update life No 5G

Full Specifications

General Specs
LAUNCH
Brand Samsung
Announced
Aka
Serie Samsung Galaxy A Serie
Sub Serie Samsung Galaxy A5
Announce Date 2017, December
Release Year 2018
Release Date 2018, January
Out Price

DISPLAY

Screen Size 5.6 Inch
Display Technology Super AMOLED
Screen Resolution 1080x2220 (FHD+) Pixel
Screen Resolution Stanadrd FHD+
Pixel Density (PPI) 441 PPI
Screen Refresh Rate
Aspect Ratio 18.5:9
Screen Area 79.59 cm²
Screen Features Scratch Resistant Glass, Multi-Touch, Full Screen Display, Always-on Display, 2.5D Curved Edge
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Touch Screen Technology Capacitive Touchscreen
Color Depth 16 Million
Screen Body Ratio 75.56 %
Notification Light Yes

SECOND FRONT DISPLAY

Second Front Display
Size
Resolution
Density
Features

BACK DISPLAY

Back Display
Size
Resolution
Density
Features

BODY

Colors
Height 149.2 mm
Height (Folded)
Width 70.6 mm
Width Folded Unfolded
Thickness 8.4 mm
Thickness (Folded)
Thickness (Thinnest Point)
Weight 172 Grams
Other Variants Weight
Material (Back Cover) Glass
Material (Frame) Metal
Cover Features
Certification
Water Resistant Yes
Water Resistantce Level IPX8
Dust Resistant Yes
Dust Resistantce Level IP6X
Sensors Barometer, RGB Light, Gyroscope, Hall, Compass, Proximity, Accelerometer
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Fingerprint Sensor on Back
Earphone Jack 3.5 mm
Audio Output Features
NFC Yes
NFC Features
NFC Info
Infrared
USB Type USB Type-C
USB Version 2
USB Features USB On-the-go (OTG)
Cooling System
HDMI
Speaker Features

OTHER

Box Content
Physical Keyboard
Accesories Supported

Network

Frequencies

Technology
2G Bands 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
3G Bands
4G Bands
5G Bands
TD-SCDMA
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, BDS, GLONASS
4G Download Speed 600 Mbps
4G Upload Speed 75 Mbps
4G Technology LTE (Cat.11)
4G Features
Others
SIM Card Type Nano-SIM (4FF)
Number of SIM Area Single SIM
Dual SIM Feature
Wi-Fi Bands Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi Features Dual-Band, MiraCast, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, VHT80
Video Calling App Yes
Bluetooth 5
IR Blaster No
VoLTE
FM Radio Yes
FM Radio Features
Services and Apps ANT+, Bixby, Bixby Home, Dual/Multi Window, Screen Mirroring, Galaxy Gear Compatible, Gear Fit Compatible, Google Cast, Noise Cancelling Second Microphone, Easy Mode, Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST), MirrorLink, S Voice, Samsung Connect, Samsung Gear Circle Compatible, Samsung Health (S Health), Samsung KNOX, Samsung Pay, Samsung Quick Connect, VR Compatible, Smart Manager, Smart Switch, One-Handed Mode, Ultra High Quality Audio (UHQA), Face Recognition
SAR VALUEThe FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue.
Body SAR) 1.250 W/kg
Head SAR 0.241 W/kg
Body SAR (5G)
Head SAR (5G)
 
Performance

PLATFORM

Chipset Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885
CPU Dual-core 2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A73
CPU Frequency 2.2 GHz
Cores 8 cores
Process Technology
First Coprocessor Hexa-core 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Second Coprocessor
CPU Architecture 64-bit
Lithography 14 nm
GPU Mali-G71 MP2
GPU Frequency
Other Chipset Variants
Android Version Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Play Store
User Interface (UI) Samsung Experience
UI Version Samsung Experience 8.5

MEMORY

RAM Capacity 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4
RAM Channels
RAM Frequency Max
Other RAM Options
Storage 64 GB
Storage Technology
SD Card Slot Yes
SD Card Support 256 GB
Other Storage Options 32/64GB Storage Options

PERFORMANCE SCORES

Antutu Score

Antutu V4
Antutu V5
85.400 Points
Antutu V6
115.800 Points
Antutu V7
Antutu V8
Antutu V9
Antutu V10

Battery

Battery Capacity 3000 mAh
Battery Technology Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Features
Charging Type USB Type-C
Fast Charge Yes
Fast Charge Power
Fast Charge Technology
Wireless Charge No
Wireless Charge Features
Removable Battery No
Video Playing 17 Hours
Audio Playing 66 Hours
Charging Time
Talk Time (4G)
Standby Time (4G)
Talk Time (3G) 24 Hours
Standby Time (3G)
Standby Time (2G)
Talk Time (2G) 24 Hours
Network Usage (4G) 15 Hours
Network Usage (3G) 12 Hours
Gaming
Mixed

Camera

MAIN CAMERA The following features may vary with the software update.
First Camera
Resolution 16 MP
Pixel Size
Camera Features Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), HDR, Panorama, Auto Focus, Voice Control, Burst Mode, Timer, 1.12μm Pixel, 78 degree Wide Angle
Aperture Size F1.7
Sensor Size 1/2.8 inches
Focal Length
Maximum Aperture Size
Optical Zoom
OIS
OIS Features
Flash LED
Video Resolution 1080p (Full HD)
Video FPS 30 fps
Video Features Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), Focus Tracking, Timelapse Video Recording
Video Recording Options
Slow Motion FPS Options

DxOMark Score

Mobile Score (Rear)
79
Mobile

SELFIE CAMERA

First Front Camera
Resolution 16 MP
Aperture Size F1.9
Sensor Size 1/3.1 Inch
Features Portrait Mode, HDR, Voice Command, Gesture Shot, Self-timer, Panorama Selfie, 1.0µm Pixel, 76 degree Angle
Second Front Camera
Resolution 8 MP
Aperture Size
Features Bokeh (Background Blur), 1/4, 1.12μm Pixel, 85 degree Angle
Video Resolution 1080p
Video FPS 30 fps

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) FAQ

How long does the battery of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) last?

The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) battery has a capacity of 3000 mAh.

Does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) have NFC?

Yes, Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) have NFC

What is Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) refresh rate?

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has 60 Hz refresh rate.

What is the Android version of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)?

The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Android version is Android 7.1.1 (Nougat).

What is the display resolution of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)?

The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) display resolution is 1080x2220 (FHD+) Pixel.

Does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) have wireless charging?

No, Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) doesn't have wireless charging.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) water and dust resistant?

Yes, Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is water and dust resistant.

Does the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) come with a 3.5mm headphone jack?

Yes, Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) have 3.5mm headphone jack.

What is the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) camera megapixels?

The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has 16 MP camera.

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