| Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | |
| Slogan: | Welcoming the Next You The camera that lets you be you |
| Brand: | Samsung Galaxy |
| Manufacturer: | Samsung Electronics |
| Series: | Galaxy A series |
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| Networks: | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 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 |
| Type: | Smartphone |
| Form: | Slate |
| Dimensions: | A8: H: 149.2mm W: 70.6mm D: 8.4mm A8+: H: 159.9mm W: 75.7mm D: 8.3mm |
| Weight: | A8: 172g A8+: 191g |
| Os: | Original: Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" with Samsung Experience 8.5 Current: Android 9 "Pie" with One UI 1.0 |
| Soc: | 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 |
| Memory Card: | microSD, up to 256 GB |
| Battery: | Both: Non-removable A8: 3,000 mAh A8+: 3,500 mAh |
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| Display: | A8: 5.6inches 1080p AMOLED, ~441ppi with Gorilla Glass 4 A8+: 6inches 1080p AMOLED, ~410ppi with Gorilla Glass 4 |
| 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 |
| Website: | Official Website |
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.
As 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]
| Model | Processor | SIM | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM-A530F | Samsung Exynos7 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 |