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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

7.4/ 10

Updated Dec 2019

Announced 2017Available
  • Network
    LTE / HSPA / GSM
  • Display
    5.6 inches · 1080×2220
  • Camera
    16 MP
  • Memory
    4 GB RAM
  • Battery
    3000 mAh
  • OS
    Android 7.1

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The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is a smartphone announced 2017. Key specs include a 5.6 inches display, 4 GB RAM, up to 32GB storage, a Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) chipset, a 16 MP main camera, a 3000 mAh battery, and runs Android 7.1. AppsApk rates the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) at 7.4 out of 10.

Rating breakdown

Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).

features
7.0
performance
6.0
connectivity
8.0
display
8.0
design
8.0
camera
8.0
battery
7.0

Full specifications

NETWORK
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced2017, December
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, January
BODY
Dimensions149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
Weight172 g (6.07 oz)
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
BuildFront glass (Gorilla Glass 4), back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
DISPLAY
TypeSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
PLATFORM
OSAndroid 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI
ChipsetExynos 7885 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G71
MEMORY
Card slotmicroSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF";i
SELFIE CAMERA
Dual16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm";
SOUND
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes 24-bit/192kHz audio Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMS
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
USB2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
RadioFM radio
NFCYes
FEATURES
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BATTERY
ChargingFast battery charging 18W
Battery TypeNon-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
MISC
ColorsBlack, orchid grey, gold, blue
ModelsSM-A530F, SM-A530F, SM-A530K, SM-A530L, SM-A530S, SM-A530N, SM-A530W
PriceAbout 296 USD

● Questions about this phone

When was the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) released?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) was announced 2017, December.
What is the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)'s display size?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has a 5.6 inches display with 1080 x 2220 pixels resolution.
How much RAM does the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) have?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) comes with 4 GB of RAM.
How much storage does the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) have?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is available with 32GB / 4GB / 64GB of internal storage.
What camera does the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) have?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) features a 16 MP main camera. Specifications: 16 MP.
What is the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) battery capacity?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has a 3000 mAh battery.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) support 5G?
No, the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) does not support 5G. Supported network technologies: GSM / HSPA / LTE.
What operating system does the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) run?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) runs Android 7.1 (full: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)).
What is AppsApk's rating for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)?
AppsApk's editorial team rates the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) at 7.4 out of 10 based on design, display, battery, camera, features, connectivity, and performance.

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