• 5.7" (1920x1080) Super AMOLED
  • 2GB
    Snapdragon 615 SoC
    32GB Storage
  • 16-MP, f/1.9 1 Rear Camera
  • 3050 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy A8 phone has a 5.7-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 Snapdragon 615 with 2 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy A8 (Launched 2015-07-01), Price: 495 USD at Amazon
Display5.7" 1920x1080 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 16-MP f/1.9 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 615 SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 32GB Storage
  • MicroSD (128GB max.)
Battery3050 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 151g (5.3oz), 158x76.8x5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 inches)
Price (Market)$495
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.7"
Display/Body Ratio73.8%
Resolution1920x1080
Sharpness (PPI)386 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 4
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel16-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3050 mAh
Talk Time17 hours
Music Playback Time51 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 615
Processor ModelMSM8939
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)quad-core 1.8 et quad-core 1.3 GHz
RAM Options2GB
Internal Storage Options32GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size128GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 5.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT6 301 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.1
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
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

Galaxy A8 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy A8 was retailing at around $495 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. Our data shows that the Galaxy A8 is NOT water-tight an has no IP-Rating certification.
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No, the Galaxy A8 does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but it may be different in Asia. We mostly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy A8 resolution of (1920x1080) is not defined as 4K.
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No, Galaxy A8 does not support Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy A8 does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy A8 is a 4G-LTE handset that is rated 4G LTE cat6 (301 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy A8 does not work on 5G networks.
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No, the Galaxy A8 is not a USB-C handset.
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No, the Galaxy A8 does not have a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy A8 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better