SAMSUNG GALAXY A8

Samsung Galaxy A8 smartphone was launched in July 2015. The phone comes with a 5.70-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels at a PPI of 386 pixels per inch. Samsung Galaxy A8 price in India starts from Rs. 25,990.

The Samsung Galaxy A8 is powered by 1.8GHz octa-core Exynos 5430 processor and it comes with 2GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy A8 packs a 16-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.

The Samsung Galaxy A8 runs Android 5.1.1 and is powered by a 3050mAh non removable battery. It measures 158.00 x 76.80 x 5.90 (height x width x thickness) and weigh 151.00 grams.

The Samsung Galaxy A8 is a dual SIM (GSM + CDMA and GSM + CDMA) smartphone that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB OTG, FM, 3G and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Compass Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer and Ambient light sensor.

About Samsung

Founded back in 1969 as Samsung Electric Industries, Suwon, South Korea-headquartered Samsung Electronics today makes everything from televisions to semiconductors. It released its first Android smartphone in 2009, and can be credited with the launch of the first Android tablet back in 2010. The company is among the biggest players in the smartphone market in the world. It has recently developed smartphones running Tizen OS, as an alternative to its Android-based smartphones.

Samsing Galaxy A8 

Review

• Good
• Well-designed and well-built
• Easy to handle for a phablet
• Great performance and features
• Excellent battery life
• Superb screen
• Good camera performance

Samsung Galaxy A8 detailed specifications

GENERAL

Alternate names	SM-A800F
Release date	July 2015
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	158.00 x 76.80 x 5.90
Weight (g)	151.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	3050
Removable battery	No
Colours	Black, White, Gold
SAR value	0.10

DISPLAY

Screen size (inches)	5.70
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	1080x1920 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	386

HARDWARE

Processor	1.8GHz octa-core
Processor make	Exynos 5430
RAM	2GB
Internal storage	32GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	128

CAMERA

Rear camera	16-megapixel
Rear Flash	LED
Front camera	5-megapixel

SOFTWARE

Operating System	Android 5.1.1
Skin	TouchWiz UI

CONNECTIVITY

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.10
NFC	No
Infrared	No
USB OTG	Yes
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	Yes
Number of SIMs	2
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM + CDMA
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM + CDMA
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes

SENSORS

Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	No
Barometer	No
Temperature sensor	No