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.

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SloganWelcoming the Next You
The camera that lets you be you
SeriesGalaxy A series
Model
  • SM-A530 (A8)
  • SM-A730 (A8+)
  • (Last letter varies by carrier and international models)
Compatible networksGSM / HSPA / LTE
First releasedDecember 17, 2017 (2017-12-17)
Availability by regionJanuary 2018 (2018-01)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A8s
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A50 (A8)
Samsung Galaxy A70 (A8+)
RelatedSamsung 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
TypeSmartphone
Form factorSlate
DimensionsA8: 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)
MassA8: 172 g (6.1 oz)
A8+: 191 g (6.7 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" with Samsung Experience 8.5
Current: Android 9 "Pie" with One UI 1.0
System-on-chipExynos 7885 Octa
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G71
MemoryA8: 4 GB RAM
A8+: 4 or 6 GB RAM
Storage32 or 64 GB
Removable storagemicroSD, up to 256 GB
BatteryBoth: Non-removable
A8: 3,000 mAh
A8+: 3,500 mAh
DisplayA8: 5.6 in (140 mm) 1080p AMOLED, ~441ppi with Gorilla Glass 4
A8+: 6 in (150 mm) 1080p AMOLED, ~410ppi with Gorilla Glass 4
Rear camera16 MP, f/1.7, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, 1080p video at 30fps
Front cameraDual 16 MP + 8 MP, f/1.9, 1080p video @ 30FPS
Data inputs
WebsiteOfficial Website
Rear of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

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 a 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 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 Dual Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East
SM-A530W Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 Single Canada
SM-A730F/DS Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 Dual Asia, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East

References


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