Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

This article is about 2018 smartphone. For 2015 smartphone model, see Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015). For 2016 smartphone model, see Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016).

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)

Brand	Samsung Galaxy
Manufacturer	Samsung Electronics
Type	Smartphone
Slogan	Welcoming the Next You The camera that lets you be you
Series	Galaxy A series
First released	December 17, 2017;7 years ago (2017-12-17)
Availability by region	January 2018;7 years ago (2018-01)
Predecessor	Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Successor	Samsung Galaxy A8s Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Samsung Galaxy A50 (A8) Samsung Galaxy A70 (A8+)
Related	Samsung Galaxy A6/Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) Samsung Galaxy A6s Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Samsung Galaxy A8 Star/Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Samsung Galaxy A8s Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Samsung Galaxy Feel 2
Compatible networks	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Form factor	Slate
Dimensions	A8: H: 149.2 mm (5.87 in) W: 70.6 mm (2.78 in) D: 8.4 mm (0.33 in) A8+: H: 159.9 mm (6.30 in) W: 75.7 mm (2.98 in) D: 8.3 mm (0.33 in)
Weight	A8: 172 g (6.1 oz) A8+: 191 g (6.7 oz)
Operating system	Original: Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" with Samsung Experience 8.5 Current: Android 9 "Pie" with One UI 1.0
System-on-chip	Exynos 7885 Octa
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU	Mali-G71
Memory	A8: 4  GB RAM A8+: 4 or 6 GB RAM
Storage	32 or 64 GB
Removable storage	microSD, up to 256 GB
Battery	Both: Non-removable A8: 3,000 mAh A8+: 3,500 mAh
Rear camera	16 MP, f/1.7, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, 1080p video at 30fps
Front camera	Dual 16 MP + 8 MP, f/1.9, 1080p video @ 30FPS
Display	A8: 5.6 in (140 mm) 1080p AMOLED, ~441ppi with Gorilla Glass 4 A8+: 6 in (150 mm) 1080p AMOLED, ~410ppi with Gorilla Glass 4
Data inputs	Accelerometer Barometer Electronic compass Fingerprint scanner (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor RGB light sensor Touchscreen
Model	SM-A530 (A8) SM-A730 (A8+) (Last letter varies by carrier and international models)
Website	Official Website

Rear of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

The Samsung Galaxy A8 and Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) are upper-midrange Android smartphones produced by Samsung Electronics. They were announced on 19 December 2017. ^[1] The devices run Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" out-of-the-box with Samsung Experience 8.5.

Product positioning

As a less expensive alternative to the flagship Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+, the midrange A8/A8+ have a similar "Infinity Display" design aesthetic with an 18.5:9 panel and narrow bezels. However, the A8's display is an FHD+ resolution flat panel, compared to the S8's QHD+ curved panel. ^{[2] [3]}

Variants

Model	Processor	SIM	Region
SM-A530F	Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885	Single	Europe
SM-A530F/DS		Dual	Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East
SM-A530W		Single	Canada
SM-A730F/DS		Dual	Asia, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East

References

1. "Samsung Introduces the Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) with Dual Front Camera, Large Infinity Display and Added Everyday Features". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
2. "Review: Samsung A8 is close to its flagship smartphone experience". The Straits Times. 2018-02-14. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
3. "Samsung launches the Galaxy A series (2018) smartphones with dual front cameras". The Straits Times. 2018-01-17. Retrieved 2018-05-16.