After catering to the upper-midrange smartphone category with the launch of the Galaxy A27 and Galaxy M47, Samsung appears to be preparing for the release of the Galaxy A08 4G, a budget-centric smartphone. The smartphone’s listing has been spotted by 91mobiles on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification database, indicating an imminent launch in India. Furthermore, the Galaxy F08 and Galaxy M08 have also appeared on the same listing, likely targeted for online channels.
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Samsung Galaxy A08 BIS listing
Just last week, the Samsung Galaxy A08 made its sighting on the Wi-Fi Alliance certification website with the model number SM-A085F/DS. Now, a Samsung device with the same model number has popped up on BIS alongside SM-M085F/DS and SM-E085F/DS. Given that the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G carries the model number SM-A075F, the device in question is likely the Galaxy A08 4G, whose launch could be just around the corner.
The Galaxy A07 4G was launched in August 2025 at Rs 8,999 and featured entry-level specifications, such as a 6.74-inch HD+ 90Hz display, MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, 50MP dual rear cameras, an 8MP selfie camera, a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging, IP54 dust and splash resistance, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Galaxy A08 4G could follow the same route by packing similar specifications, while offering six Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates, just like its predecessor.
On the other hand, the SM-M085F/DS and SM-E085F/DS, which could launch as the Galaxy M08 and Galaxy F08, respectively, could carry an identical feature set as the Galaxy A08. The Galaxy M08 would likely be targeted at Amazon customers, while the Galaxy F08 could exclusively retail at Flipkart.
How is Samsung likely to position the Galaxy A08 4G?
Given the current market conditions, the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G is likely to carry a higher price than its predecessor due to rising memory costs. As a result, one can expect the device to be priced between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000. While 5G has long been commercialised in this segment, the sharp increase in memory prices has prompted brands to continue pushing 4G models to maintain affordability for the mass market. Recently, the Infinix Smart 20 4G (review) was launched at Rs 12,499, and the Galaxy A08 4G could follow a similar pricing strategy.
Given that the Galaxy A07 4G made its debut in August last year, the Galaxy A08, along with the Galaxy M08 and Galaxy F08, could soon launch in India in the next one or two months. When it launches, Samsung’s signature long software commitment is sure to be one of the phone’s main highlights in its segment, assuring users that their device will stay up to date with new features and security updates.
On the other hand, if the device turns out to be 4G-only, buyers may want to consider other options in the market that offer 5G connectivity for faster downloads and smooth, buffer-free streaming of movies and shows.
