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Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 details

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Dustproof and waterproof
Powerful configuration
Amazing cameras
Decent battery backup

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 is high range smartphone which comes with a lot of strong features. The device comes with a dustproof and waterproof body. The key attraction of the smartphone is its great camera setup and the use of the latest operating system that is smarter and faster than ever. The device can handle heavy multitasking as well as can run heavy games. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 is a nice option to go for the power packed features it brings within the price tag.

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Display and Design

The Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 comes with a 5.9-inch AMOLED display, which flaunts a screen resolution of 1,080x2,160 pixels. The device features a bezel-less display which has an 18:9 aspect ratio. The screen is protected to avoid minor collisions and scratches. The device is IP68 certified too, which makes it dustproof and waterproof device. It is available in two colour options - black and white. A fingerprint sensor is placed on the rear side of the smartphone, which makes the device more secure.

OS and Configuration

The Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 runs the Android v8.0 (Oreo) operating system. Placed upon Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 chipset is a 1.9GHz Cortex A53 octa-core processor, coupled with a 4GB RAM to deliver a powerful performance while handling any sort of multitask. Along with these, a Mali-T830 MP3 is available to manage simple graphical tasks.

Camera and Battery

The device comes with dual primary cameras having a 24MP + 5MP lenses, which aids to capture sharp resolution images and shoot HD quality videos. For selfie loves, there is a 24MP sensor which can click wide angle selfies as well as helps to make good quality video calling. The Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 is equipped with a 3,300mAh Li-ion battery which keeps the show intact for long hours.

Storage and Connectivity

In terms of storage, the Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 houses a 64GB internal memory which can be increased up to 512GB by using a memory card. The device offers a lot of connectivity options including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G with VolTE, NFC,type-C USB and GPS.

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Android v7.1.1 (Nougat)

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Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual Core + 1.6 GHz, Hexa Core) Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 4 GB RAM

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5.6 inches (14.22 cm) 1080x2220 px, 441 PPI Super AMOLED

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16 MP Primary Camera LED Flash 16 MP + 8 MP Dual Front Cameras

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This Device	73%
Average in group	76%
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3000 mAh Fast Charging USB Type-C port

Supports Indian bands
VoLTE
32 GB + 256 GB Expandable
Dual SIM
Fingerprint sensor
USB OTG Support
Waterproof, IP68
FM Radio

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Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 Specifications

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General

Launch Date		September 12, 2019 (Expected)
Brand		Samsung
Model		Galaxy A8 2018
Operating System		Android v7.1.1 (Nougat)
SIM Slot(s)		Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
Network		4G: Available (supports Indian bands) 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Fingerprint Sensor
Quick Charging

Design

Height

149.2 mm Compare Size

Width

70.6 mm

Thickness

8.4 mm

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Average in group	8 mm
Best in this group	5.1 mm

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Weight

172 grams

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This Device	172 grams
Average in group	172 grams
Best in this group	112 grams

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Colours

Black, Blue, Gold, Orchid Grey

Waterproof

Water resistant, IP68

Ruggedness

Dust proof

Display

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This Device	82%
Average in group	76%
Best in this group	94%

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Screen Size

5.6 inches (14.22 cm)

Screen Resolution

1080 x 2220 pixels

Aspect Ratio

18.5:9

Bezel-less display

Pixel Density

441 ppi

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This Device	441 ppi
Average in group	403 ppi
Best in this group	576 ppi

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Display Type

Super AMOLED

Screen Protection

Touch Screen

Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)

75.89 %

Performance

Very Good ▾

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This Device	72%
Average in group	79%
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Chipset

Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885

Processor

Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core + 1.6 GHz, Hexa Core)

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This Device	Dual core, 2.2 GHz + Hexa Core, 1.6 GHz, Chipset: Exynos 7 Octa 7885
Average in group	Dual core, 2.15 GHz, Kryo + Dual core, 1.6 GHz Kryo, Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Pro Snapdragon 821
Best in this group	Single core, 2.84 GHz, Kryo 485 + Tri core, 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 + Quad core, 1.8 GHz Kryo 485, Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon

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Architecture

64 bit

RAM

4 GB

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Storage

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Internal Memory

32 GB

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Average in group	64 GB
Best in this group	512 GB

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Expandable Memory

Up to 256 GB

USB OTG Support

Camera

Very Good ▾

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Main Camera

Resolution

16 MP Primary Camera

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This Device	16 MP
Average in group	16 MP
Best in this group	48 MP

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Autofocus

Phase Detection autofocus

Physical Aperture

F1.7

Flash

LED Flash

Image Resolution

4920 x 3264 Pixels

Settings

Exposure compensation, ISO control

Shooting Modes

Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Camera Features

Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

Video Recording

1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Front Camera

Resolution

16 MP + 8 MP Dual Front Cameras

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Autofocus

Physical Aperture

F1.9

Video Recording

1920x1080 fps

Battery

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Capacity		3000 mAh
Type		Li-ion
User Replaceable		No
Quick Charging		Fast

Network & Connectivity

Network Support		4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
VoLTE
SIM 1		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) 3G Bands: UMTS 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
Wi-Fi		Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features		Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth		v5.0
GPS		with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC
USB Type-C		(Doesn`t support micro-USB)

Multimedia

FM Radio
Loudspeaker
Audio Jack		3.5 mm

Special Features

Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor Position		Rear
Other Sensors		Light sensor, Proximity sensor, rgbw sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope

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