The Samsung Galaxy A8 and Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) are upper-midrange Android smartphones produced by Samsung Electronics. They were announced on 19 December 2017.[1] The devices run Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" out-of-the-box with Samsung Experience 8.5.
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| Brand | Samsung Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Slogan | Welcoming the Next You The camera that lets you be you |
| Series | Galaxy A series |
| First released | December 17, 2017 |
| Availability by region | January 2018 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy A8s Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Samsung Galaxy A50 (A8) Samsung Galaxy A70 (A8+) |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy A6/Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) Samsung Galaxy A6s Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Samsung Galaxy A8 Star/Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Samsung Galaxy A8s Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Samsung Galaxy Feel 2 |
| Compatible networks | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | A8: H: 149.2 mm (5.87 in) W: 70.6 mm (2.78 in) D: 8.4 mm (0.33 in) A8+: H: 159.9 mm (6.30 in) W: 75.7 mm (2.98 in) D: 8.3 mm (0.33 in) |
| Weight | A8: 172 g (6.1 oz) A8+: 191 g (6.7 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" with Samsung Experience 8.5 Current: Android 9 "Pie" with One UI 1.0 |
| System-on-chip | Exynos 7885 Octa |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 |
| Memory | A8: 4 GB RAM A8+: 4 or 6 GB RAM |
| Storage | 32 or 64 GB |
| Removable storage | microSD, up to 256 GB |
| Battery | Both: Non-removable A8: 3,000 mAh A8+: 3,500 mAh |
| Rear camera | 16 MP, f/1.7, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, 1080p video at 30fps |
| Front camera | Dual 16 MP + 8 MP, f/1.9, 1080p video @ 30FPS |
| Display | A8: 5.6 in (140 mm) 1080p AMOLED, ~441ppi with Gorilla Glass 4 A8+: 6 in (150 mm) 1080p AMOLED, ~410ppi with Gorilla Glass 4 |
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| Website | Official Website |
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Product positioning
editAs a less expensive alternative to the flagship Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+, the midrange A8/A8+ have a similar "Infinity Display" design aesthetic with an 18.5:9 panel and narrow bezels. However, the A8's display is an FHD+ resolution flat panel, compared to the S8's QHD+ curved panel.[2][3]
Variants
edit| Model | Processor | SIM | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM-A530F | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 |
Single | Europe |
| SM-A530F/DS | Dual | Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East | |
| SM-A530W | Single | Canada | |
| SM-A730F/DS | Dual | Asia, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East |
References
edit- ^ "Samsung Introduces the Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) with Dual Front Camera, Large Infinity Display and Added Everyday Features". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ^ "Review: Samsung A8 is close to its flagship smartphone experience". The Straits Times. 2018-02-14. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
- ^ "Samsung launches the Galaxy A series (2018) smartphones with dual front cameras". The Straits Times. 2018-01-17. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
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