“The Samsung Galaxy A8 attempts to cash in on its looks and seems like a decent offering overall”
Blame it on the tussle between Chinese and Indian smartphone smartphone brands, but buying a capable smartphone today is much more affordable than ever before. Even tier-one manufacturers have succumbed to this peer pressure and are now experimenting at comparatively cheaper price points. Smartphone giant Samsung now eyes the mid-range segment with the successor to the Galaxy A7 (first impressions), the Galaxy A8 (first impressions | camera review). The latest smartphone is a compelling mid-ranger with fine specifications, moderate pricing and killer looks. But is there more to it than meets the eye? Watch our full video review and find out…What’s Hot
- A large AMOLED screen
- One of the finest designs by Samsung
- Features like fingerprint scanning and S-Voice
- Excellent battery life
What’s Not
- Overheats slightly
- Loudspeaker is soft
- Rivals like Google Nexus 5X and Motorola Moto X Style offer better specifications at a similar price
Challengers : Motorola Moto X Style, Google Nexus 5X, LG G Flex 2
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