Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018
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Rear Camera8
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Benchmarks10
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Key Specs
Performance
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Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 -
Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual Core + 1.6 GHz, Hexa Core) -
6 GB RAM
Display
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6 inches (15.24 cm); Super AMOLED -
1080x2220 px (FHD+) -
Bezel-less
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 16 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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16 MP + 8 MP
Battery
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3500 mAh -
Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
64 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 256 GB -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 Expert Review Summary
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Verdict
The Galaxy A8+ is a capable smartphone which features a stunning design, a gorgeous display, impressive battery life and one of the best selfie shooter(s) in the market. Moreover, you also get IP68 certification with the smartphone, along with a good rear camera provided you`re shooting under well-lit conditions. The other capable options in this segment include the Nokia 8, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, and the OnePlus 5T of course. Each brings something unique to the table. The Nokia 8 is a sleek handset that is sure to get platform updates quickly, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 kills it with its design....
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Pros
- Stunning design
- IP68 certification
- Good battery life
- Great front-camera
Cons
- Performance could be better
- Network issues
- Average rear camera
Design and Display
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The Samsung Galaxy A8+ undeniably takes its design inspiration from the pricier Galaxy Note8 (review) and from the front, you'd be hard-pressed to tell the differences between the two smartphones. There area few differences here and there, but unless you've got a keen eye, youll probably mistake the A8+ for its significantly pricier sibling, at least from a distance. In terms of the materials used in its construction, the Galaxy A8+ too has been crafted using a blend of glass and metal, giving the smartphone a comparable in-hand feel to the Note8 or the Galaxy S8+(review). However, unlike its pricier siblings, the A8+ doesn't feature a curved, edge-to-edge display and instead, comes with a chunkier metal trim which at first glance, appears to be relatively better for the grip. However, since the metal trim features a slightly rounded finish, youll find the A8+ to be just as slippery as the S8 or the Note8 smartphones. To Samsungs credit, the company does provide a transparent bumper case with the retail unit of the smartphone, though the finishing of the case isa tad slippery too. Therefore, Id recommend you get an after-market case with a textured finish because believe me, you are bound to drop the A8+.
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Cameras
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The selfie-craze is showing no signs of waning down and in an attempt to cash in on some of the buzz, Samsung has furnished the Galaxy A8+ with dual cameras on the front, which interestingly is a first for the company. Spec-wise, the smartphone offers a pair of 16MP and 8MP shooters on the front, each equipped with f/1.9 aperture sensors. Towards the back, you will get a single 16MP f/1.7 aperture shooter which has been aided by an LED flash module. The camera software remains mostly unchanged, and also includes Bixby vision which works in a similar fashion to Google Lens, identifying various objects when you point the rear camera at them.
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Performance and Software
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Lets get the specs out of the way first. The Samsung Galaxy A8+ is powered by an Exynos 7885 octa-core processor which offers two performance cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six battery-efficient cores clocked at 1.6GHz. The smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card. Now, is the Samsung Galaxy A8+ faster than the Snapdragon 835 toting OnePlus 5T (review)? No. Theres a noticeable difference in performance between the two smartphones, though thats not a strike against the A8+ in my opinion. You see, the smartphone can play any game or run any app similar to the 5T or any other Snapdragon 835-powered smartphone with ease. I managed to get playable frame rates on intensive titles too, even with the graphics setting set to max. However, you will notice the loading times to be slightly longer on the A8+, along with the occasional hiccup here or there when you're multitasking between a bunch of apps.
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Verdict
The Galaxy A8+ is a capable smartphone which features a stunning design, a gorgeous display, impressive battery life and one of the best selfie shooter(s) in the market. Moreover, you also get IP68 certification with the smartphone, along with a good rear camera provided you`re shooting under well-lit conditions. The other capable options in this segment include the Nokia 8, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, and the OnePlus 5T of course. Each brings something unique to the table. The Nokia 8 is a sleek handset that is sure to get platform updates quickly, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 kills it with its design.... Read Full Verdict
- Stunning design
- IP68 certification
- Good battery life
- Great front-camera
Pros
- Performance could be better
- Network issues
- Average rear camera
Cons
The Samsung Galaxy A8+ undeniably takes its design inspiration from the pricier Galaxy Note8 (review) and from the front, you'd be hard-pressed to tell the differences between the two smartphones. There area few differences here and there, but unless you've got a keen eye, youll probably mistake the A8+ for its significantly pricier sibling, at least from a distance. In terms of the materials used in its construction, the Galaxy A8+ too has been crafted using a blend of glass and metal, giving the smartphone a comparable in-hand feel to the Note8 or the Galaxy S8+(review). However, unlike its pricier siblings, the A8+ doesn't feature a curved, edge-to-edge display and instead, comes with a chunkier metal trim which at first glance, appears to be relatively better for the grip. However, since the metal trim features a slightly rounded finish, youll find the A8+ to be just as slippery as the S8 or the Note8 smartphones. To Samsungs credit, the company does provide a transparent bumper case with the retail unit of the smartphone, though the finishing of the case isa tad slippery too. Therefore, Id recommend you get an after-market case with a textured finish because believe me, you are bound to drop the A8+.
Read MoreThe selfie-craze is showing no signs of waning down and in an attempt to cash in on some of the buzz, Samsung has furnished the Galaxy A8+ with dual cameras on the front, which interestingly is a first for the company. Spec-wise, the smartphone offers a pair of 16MP and 8MP shooters on the front, each equipped with f/1.9 aperture sensors. Towards the back, you will get a single 16MP f/1.7 aperture shooter which has been aided by an LED flash module. The camera software remains mostly unchanged, and also includes Bixby vision which works in a similar fashion to Google Lens, identifying various objects when you point the rear camera at them.
Read MoreLets get the specs out of the way first. The Samsung Galaxy A8+ is powered by an Exynos 7885 octa-core processor which offers two performance cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six battery-efficient cores clocked at 1.6GHz. The smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card. Now, is the Samsung Galaxy A8+ faster than the Snapdragon 835 toting OnePlus 5T (review)? No. Theres a noticeable difference in performance between the two smartphones, though thats not a strike against the A8+ in my opinion. You see, the smartphone can play any game or run any app similar to the 5T or any other Snapdragon 835-powered smartphone with ease. I managed to get playable frame rates on intensive titles too, even with the graphics setting set to max. However, you will notice the loading times to be slightly longer on the A8+, along with the occasional hiccup here or there when you're multitasking between a bunch of apps.
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Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Android v7.1.1 (Nougat) |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 |
| Processor | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core + 1.6 GHz, Hexa Core) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 14 nm |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G71 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Camera Speed Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
Geekbench4 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6 inches (15.24 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2220 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 411 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 75.82 % |
| Screen Protection | Yes |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 159.9 mm |
| Width | 75.7 mm |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 191 grams |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||||||
| OIS | No | |||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4616 x 3464 Pixels | |||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | |||||||||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | No | |||||||||||||||||
| Flash | No | |||||||||||||||||
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 3500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| TalkTime | Up to 23 Hours(3G) |
| Quick Charging | Yes Fast Charging |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 256 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
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| SAR Value | Head: 0.290 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 User Reviews
Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 Key Highlights
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 |
| RAM & Storage | 6 GB + 64 GB |
| Display | 6", 1080 x 2220 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 16 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP + 8 MP |
| Battery | 3500 mAh |
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