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.
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| Product | Galaxy A8 (Launched 2015-07-01), Price: 495 USD at Amazon |
| Display | 5.7" 1920x1080 Super AMOLED |
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| Battery | 3050 mAh |
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| Price (Market) | $495 |
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| Display | |
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| Type | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal (inches) | 5.7" |
| Display/Body Ratio | 73.8% |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Sharpness (PPI) | 386 PPI |
| Display Glass Type | Gorilla Glass 4 |
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| Color Depth | 24 bit (16,777,216 Colors) |
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| Megapixel | 16-MP |
| Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Sensor Size | Small |
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| Battery | |
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| Battery Type | Li-Ion |
| Battery Capacity (mAh) | 3050 mAh |
| Talk Time | 17 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 51 hours |
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| Processor Brand | Qualcomm |
| Processor Name | Snapdragon 615 |
| Processor Model | MSM8939 |
| Processor # Cores | 8 |
| Main Processor Frequency (GHz) | quad-core 1.8 et quad-core 1.3 GHz |
| RAM Options | 2GB |
| Internal Storage Options | 32GB |
| Memory Card Type | MicroSD |
| Mem. Card Max. Size | 128GB |
| Operating System + Version | Android 5.1 |
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| LTE Category (Download) | LTE CAT6 301 Mbps |
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| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 |
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| Connector Type | Micro USB |
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| Name | SIM0 |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM |
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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 indicates 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 according to our data, but it may be different in Asian markets. We mainly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy A8 1920x1080 display resolution is not 4K.
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No, the Galaxy A8 is not capable of 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 NR networks.
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No, the Galaxy A8 is not a USB-C phone.
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No, the Galaxy A8 does not have a removable battery.