Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Explained

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star
Samsung Galaxy A9 Star
Brand:Samsung Galaxy
Manufacturer:Samsung Electronics
Series:Galaxy A series
Modelnumber:SM-G885x
Related:Samsung Galaxy A6 / A6+ (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A6s
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8 / A8+ (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Form:Slate
Size:162.4 × 77 × 7.6 mm
Weight:191 g
Soc:Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Cpu:Octa-Core
4x Kyro 260 2.2 GHz & 4x Kyro 260 1.8 GHz
Gpu:Adreno 512
Memory:4 GB/6 GB RAM
Storage:64 GB
Memory Card:up to 512 GB
Battery:3700mAh (non-removable)
Display:6.3" IPS Super AMOLED FHD+ 2220×1080px (18.5:9 Aspect Ratio)
Rear Camera:Dual 24MP, f/1.7 + 16MP, f/1.7
Front Camera:24 MP, f/2.0
Media Formats:
  • MP4/WMV/H.264 player
  • MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player
Ringtone:Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Connectivity:802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot;
Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, EDR;
USB-C; 3.5mm audio jack
Sensors:Fingerprint (back-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Website:[1]

The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is a midrange Android smartphone manufactured and marketed by Samsung as part of the Samsung Galaxy A series.[2] [3] It was announced in June 2018 for East and Southeast Asian markets, namely Korea, China and India. In China, it is sold as the Samsung Galaxy A9 Star.

Availability

The Galaxy A8 Star is intended for Eastern Asian markets, and as such, it is not sold in Western markets. In India, it is available exclusively through Amazon and retails for Rs34990.[4]

Specifications

Hardware

The Galaxy A8 Star has a 6.3" 1080p Super AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 665.[5] It has dual 24 + 16 MP rear cameras and a 24 MP front camera.[6] The A8 Star relies on USB-C and has a 3.5mm audio jack as well as Bluetooth 5. Biometric options include a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and facial recognition. Externally, the A8 Star has an aluminum frame with glass on both the front and back of the phone.

Software

The Galaxy A8 Star runs on Android 8 "Oreo" with Samsung Experience 9.0.[7] It eventually got an update to Android 9 "Pie" with One UI, and Android 10 with One UI 2 a year later.

Marketing

Samsung was criticized for using a DSLR to promote the A8 Star's portrait mode effect.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Samsung Galaxy A8 Star. Samsung Mobile. March 31, 2019.
  2. Web site: Samsung Galaxy A8 Star launched: Specs, features, India price and everything else. India Today. Vijayasirathy. Sanket. August 27, 2018. February 12, 2019.
  3. Web site: Galaxy A8 Star. Samsung Electronics. February 12, 2019.
  4. Web site: Samsung Galaxy A8 Star launched on Amazon India with Snapdragon 660 and 6.3" display for 34,900. xdadevelopers. Patel. Idrees. August 24, 2018. February 12, 2019.
  5. Web site: Samsung Galaxy A8 Star price, specifications, features, comparison. Gadgets360. February 12, 2019.
  6. Web site: Samsung Unveils Galaxy A8 Star with Dual 'Intellicam at Rs 34,990. The Economic Times. August 24, 2018. February 12, 2019. March 31, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190331154321/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/samsung-unveils-galaxy-a8-star-with-dual-intellicam-at-rs-34990/articleshow/65527774.cms. dead.
  7. Web site: Samsung Galaxy A8 Star – Full phone specifications. gsmArena. February 12, 2019.
  8. Web site: Samsung caught (again) using DSLR photo to advertise smartphone camera. The Verge. Kastrenakes. Jacob. December 4, 2018. February 11, 2019.