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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Specifications

Released 2018, January

The Samsung Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is a sophisticated smartphone featuring a 5.6" display with 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) resolution, powered by the Exynos 7885 processor.

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate its 16MP camera system capable of recording 1080p@30fps.

The device is equipped with a 3000mAh battery supporting 18W wired and runs on Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI, officially released 2017, December.

Display

5.6" 1080x2220 pixels

Camera

16MP

Chipset

Exynos 7885

Battery

3000mAh 18W

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the device?

The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) features a Exynos 7885 processor, 5.6" display, 16MP main camera, and 3000mAh battery.

What processor (CPU) and GPU does the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) use?

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is powered by Exynos 7885 (14 nm) with Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) and Mali-G71 graphics.

What type of display does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) have? What is the size and resolution?

Super AMOLED 5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.6% screen-to-body ratio) with 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)

What network technologies does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) support? Does it support 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) does not support 5G technology. It supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

What materials is it made of?

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame

What are the charging capabilities?

18W wired

What are the camera specifications of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)?

16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF

What type of security features does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) have?

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) features a fingerprint sensor for secure authentication.

Detailed Specifications

Display

Type
Super AMOLED
Size
5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Platform

OS
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Chipset
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G71

Memory

Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM

Battery

Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging
18W wired
Talk time
Up to 24 h (3G)
Music play
Up to 66 h

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps

Body

Dimensions
149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
Weight
172 g (6.07 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes

Tests

Performance
GeekBench: 4418 (v4.4) GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display
Contrast ratio: Infinity (nominal), 3.842 (sunlight)
Camera
Photo / Video
Loudspeaker
Voice 69dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 81dB
Audio quality
Noise -92.1dB / Crosstalk -90.0dB
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 92h

Launch

Announced
2017, December
Status
Available. Released 2018, January

Misc

Colors
Black, orchid grey, gold, blue
Models
SM-A530F, SM-A530F, SM-A530K, SM-A530L, SM-A530S, SM-A530N, SM-A530W
SAR EU
0.24 W/kg (head)     1.25 W/kg (body)
Price
About 250 EUR

Main Camera

Single
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Dual
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video
1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
Yes
Radio
FM radio
USB
USB Type-C 2.0

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