Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
  • 5.1" (1920x1080) Super AMOLED
  • 3GB
    Exynos 7420 Octa SoC     32GB Storage
  • 16-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 3050 mAh
Galaxy A8 (2016)
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The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) phone has a 5.1-inch (1920x1080) Super AMOLED screen, a 16MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 3050 mAh and the main processor is a Exynos 7420 Octa with 3 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy A8 (2016) (Launched 2016-09-02)
Display5.1" 1920x1080 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 16-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • Exynos 7420 Octa SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery3050 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 158x76.8x6 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.24 inches)
Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.1"
Display/Body Ratio59.1%
Resolution1920x1080
Sharpness (PPI)432 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel16-MP
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery Capacity (mAh)3050 mAh
Computing
Processor BrandSamsung
Processor NameExynos 7420 Octa
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.1 GHz
RAM Options3GB
Internal Storage Options32GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 6.0.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT6 301 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

Galaxy A8 (2016) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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No. the Galaxy A8 (2016) has not been rated as water-proof as we do not see an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy A8 (2016) does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but it may be different in Asian markets. We mostly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy A8 (2016) resolution of (1920x1080) is not considered to be 4K.
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No, Galaxy A8 (2016) does not have Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy A8 (2016) does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy A8 (2016) is a 4G handset that is rated 4G LTE cat6 (301 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy A8 (2016) does not work on 5G networks.
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No, the Galaxy A8 (2016) does not have a USB C port.
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No, the Galaxy A8 (2016) does not have a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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