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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)

5.4/ 10

Updated Jan 2020

Announced 2018Available
  • Network
    LTE / HSPA / CDMA
  • Display
    6.3 inches · 1080×2220
  • Camera
    24 MP
  • Memory
    4 GB RAM
  • Battery
    3700 mAh
  • OS
    Android 8.0

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The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) is a smartphone announced 2018. Key specs include a 6.3 inches display, 4 GB RAM, up to 64GB storage, a Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260) chipset, a 24 MP main camera, a 3700 mAh battery, and runs Android 8.0. AppsApk rates the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) at 5.4 out of 10.

Rating breakdown

Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).

features
6.0
performance
5.0
connectivity
6.0
display
5.0
design
6.0
camera
5.0
battery
5.0

Full specifications

NETWORK
Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA - China
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - Global LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - China
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced2018, June
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, June
BODY
Dimensions162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.30 in)
Weight191 g (6.74 oz)
SIMHybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
BuildFront/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
DISPLAY
TypeSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size6.3 inches, 100.7 cm2 (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
PLATFORM
OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI
ChipsetQualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
GPUAdreno 512
MEMORY
Card slotmicroSD, up to 1 TB (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Single24 MP, f/1.7 16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
SELFIE CAMERA
Video1080p@30fps
Single24 MP, f/2.0
SOUND
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only)
COMMS
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
USB2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
RadioFM radio
NFCYes
FEATURES
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass ANT+
BATTERY
ChargingFast battery charging 15W
Battery TypeNon-removable Li-Ion 3700 mAh battery
MISC
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsSM-G885F, SM-G8850, SM-G885Y
PriceAbout 383 USD

● Questions about this phone

When was the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) released?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) was announced 2018, June.
What is the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)'s display size?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) has a 6.3 inches display with 1080 x 2220 pixels resolution.
How much RAM does the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) have?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) is available with 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM.
How much storage does the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) have?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) is available with 64GB / 4GB / 6GB of internal storage.
What camera does the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) have?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) features a 24 MP main camera. Specifications: 24 MP.
What is the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) battery capacity?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) has a 3700 mAh battery.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) support 5G?
No, the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) does not support 5G. Supported network technologies: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
What operating system does the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) run?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) runs Android 8.0 (full: Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)).
What is AppsApk's rating for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)?
AppsApk's editorial team rates the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) at 5.4 out of 10 based on design, display, battery, camera, features, connectivity, and performance.

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