The Samsung Galaxy A80 is a mid-range to high-range Android smartphone manufactured by Samsung Electronics as part of its fifth-generation Galaxy A series lineup. It was launched at the Samsung Galaxy Event in Bangkok, Thailand on April 10, 2019, and released on May 29, 2019.[3] Its most notable feature is its lack of a front facing camera, opting instead for a unique pop-up camera, allowing for a nearly bezel-less display.
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| Brand | Samsung |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Phablet |
| Slogan | Built for the Era of Live[1] |
| Series | Galaxy A series |
| First released | May 29, 2019 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Samsung Galaxy A8/A8+/A8 Star |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Samsung Galaxy A82 5G |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy A10 Samsung Galaxy A20 Samsung Galaxy A30 Samsung Galaxy A40 Samsung Galaxy A50 Samsung Galaxy A60 Samsung Galaxy A70 Samsung Galaxy A90 5G |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 165.2 x 76.5 x 9.3 mm |
| Weight | 219 g |
| Operating system | Original: Android 9.0 "Pie" with One UI 1.1 Last: Android 11 with One UI 3.1 |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold + 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 470 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 Gb |
| Removable storage | None |
| Battery | 3700 mAh |
| Rear camera | Triple 48 MP (f/2.0) + 8 MP Ultrawide (f/2.2, 12 mm) + ToF sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, PDAF |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED FHD+ 2400x1080px (20:9 Aspect Ratio) 393 ppi |
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| Connectivity | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot; Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, EDR; USB-C 2.0 |
| Data inputs | Fingerprint (Under display, Optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Model | SM-A805F |
| SAR | Head: 0.30 W/Kg Body: 0.71 W/Kg |
| Hearing aid compatibility | (M4/T3) |
| Website | Official website |
| References | [2] |
Specifications
editHardware
editThe Samsung Galaxy A80 has a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (2400x1080 pixels) Super AMOLED "New Infinity Display" with a 20:9 aspect ratio; it is the first Samsung phone featuring the "New Infinity" technology.[4] The phone is powered by the newly unveiled Snapdragon 730G SoC, an octa-core processor with two cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and six cores clocked at 1.7 GHz. It also comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Its storage cannot be expanded via a micro SD card[broken anchor]. The phone measures 165.2x76.5x9.3mm. The phone also comes with a 3700 mAh battery and 25W Super Fast Charging technology.[5][6][7]
Camera
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The Samsung Galaxy A80 is equipped with a triple-camera array consisting of a main 48-megapixel camera, flanked by an ultrawide 8-megapixel camera, and a ToF sensor.[8] It also introduced a rotating camera; the back facing camera slides up and rotates forward automatically when put in selfie mode.[9]
Software
editThe Samsung Galaxy A80 runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with One UI. The phone has many features including Bixby, Samsung Pay, Samsung Health, and Samsung Knox.[10]
As of February 2022, it supports One UI 3.1 with Android 11. Samsung also promises 4 years of security updates for this device, so users will get updates up to 2023.
Reception
editJohn McCann from TechRadar enjoyed the pop-up camera, notchless screen, and ample power and storage; however, he expressed concerns regarding its durability, a lack of headphone jack, and the build's thick grip. Overall, he said: "Don't be put off by the pop-up, rotating camera gimmick. It's fun to use, but the Samsung Galaxy A80 looks to be much more than just a one-trick pony."[11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A80 – The Official Samsung Galaxy Site". Samsung. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ Porter, Jon (2019-04-10). "Samsung's Galaxy A80 is an automated notchless slider with a rotating triple camera". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
- ^ phones, John McCann 2019-04-10T12:40:14Z Mobile (10 April 2019). "Samsung Galaxy event live blog: everything that happened at the launch". TechRadar. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Porter, Jon (2019-04-10). "Samsung's Galaxy A80 is an automated notchless slider with a rotating triple camera". Circuit Breaker. The Verge. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A80 With Rotating Triple Camera Setup Launched". NDTV Gadgets 360. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A80 arrives with rotating triple-lens camera | TheINQUIRER". theinquirer. 2019-04-10. Archived from the original on 2019-04-10. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A80 Full Specifications". Gadgets Stack. 2019-07-05. Archived from the original on 2019-07-05. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
- ^ "The Samsung Galaxy A80 With Rotating Camera Revealed!". Tech ARP. 2019-04-12. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
- ^ mathewtsmithuk (10 April 2019). "Samsung's Galaxy A80 has a rotating triple camera and no notch". Engadget. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A80 with a 48MP main camera and rotating camera array". Newsshooter. 2019-04-12. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
- ^ McCann, John. "Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A80 review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2019-06-15.
