• 5.6" (2220x1080) Super AMOLED
  • 4GB
    Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 SoC
    32GB/64GB Storage
  • 16-MP, f/1.7 1 Rear Camera
  • 3000 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) phone has a 5.6-inch (2220x1080) Super AMOLED screen, a 16MP main camera and a 8MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh and the main processor is a Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 with 4 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy A8 (2018), Price: 724 USD at Amazon
Display5.6" 2220x1080 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 16-MP f/1.7 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 27mm 8-MP f/1.9
Computing
  • Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 32GB/64GB Storage
  • MicroSDXC
Battery3000 mAh
DesignIP68, 172g (6.1oz), 70.6x149.2x8.4 mm (2.78 x 5.87 x 0.33 inches)
Price (Market)$724
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.6"
Display/Body Ratio75.6%
Resolution2220x1080
Sharpness (PPI)441 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel16-MP
Aperturef/1.7
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
Hardware Features
  • LED Flash
  • Autofocus
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)3000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
Talk Time19 hours
Computing
Processor NameSamsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.2 GHz
RAM Options4GB
Internal Storage Options32GB/64GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDXC
Operating System + VersionAndroid 7.1.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT11 603 Mbps
LTE Bands18, 19, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 2.0
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head0.26 W/Kg
SAR US Body0.76 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.241 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.25 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
  • 3.5mm Port
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • VC-1
  • VP8
  • VP9
  • WMV7
  • WMV8
  • XVID
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou

Galaxy A8 (2018) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy A8 (2018) was retailing at around $724 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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Yes. Our information confirms that the Galaxy A8 (2018) is IP68-certified as water-resistant.
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No, the Galaxy A8 (2018) does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but it could be different in Asian markets. We mainly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy A8 (2018) resolution of (2220x1080) is not considered to be 4K.
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No, the Galaxy A8 (2018) is not capable of Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy A8 (2018) does not feature Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy A8 (2018) is a 4G device that is rated 4G LTE CAT11 (603 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy A8 (2018) is not a 5G NR handset.
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Yes, the Galaxy A8 (2018) is a USB-C smartphone.
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No, the Galaxy A8 (2018) does not have a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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