Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8 Plus (2018) specs: Infinity Display and a dual selfie camera
There’s no denying that Samsung’s S-series has boasted some of the finest flagships ever made, but sometimes there’s no match for a bonafide bargain, and that’s what the South Korean giant seems to be delivering with its newly-announced A-series phones, the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8 Plus (2018).
As the new gold standard of Samsung’s mid-tier range, the Galaxy A8 and A8 Plus look to balance premium design with a steady performance all while retaining a modest price tag. On paper, this year’s A8 phones – which technically replace the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7, respectively – appear to deliver on all counts.
This time around both the 5.6-inch A8 and the 6-inch A8 Plus sport an elongated Infinity Display with the same 18:5:9 aspect ratio found on the Galaxy S8, S8 Plus, and Note 8. Both panels are Super AMOLED displays with a 2220 x 1080 resolution.
Despite missing out on the curved edges of its premium counterparts, the A8 and A8 Plus both pack slimline bezels, while leaving enough room for the devices’ most unique feature – a front-facing 16 MP and 8 MP dual-camera. We’ll be putting the pair’s selfie-taking credentials and much more to the test at a later date for a full review, but for now, be sure to check out the table below for all of the key specs.
| Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 2,220 x 1,080 resolution 441 ppi 18:5:9 aspect ratio |
6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 2,220 x 1,080 resolution 412 ppi 18:5:9 aspect ratio |
| Processor | Unspecified octa-core platform 2.2 Ghz + 1.6 Ghz |
Unspecified octa-core platform 2.2 Ghz + 1.6 Ghz |
| GPU | TBC | TBC |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4/6 GB |
| Storage | 32/64 GB | 32/64 GB |
| MicroSD | Yes, up to 256 GB | Yes, up to 256 GB |
| Cameras | Rear camera: 16 MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture, phase-detection auto-focus, video digital image stabilisation (VDis) technology, hyperlapse, and Food Mode Front camera: 16 MP + 8 MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture and Live Focus |
Rear camera: 16 MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture, phase-detection auto-focus video digital image stabilisation (VDis) technology, hyperlapse, and Food Mode Front camera: 16 MP + 8 MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture and Live Focus |
| Audio | 3.5mm headphone jack MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
3.5mm headphone jack MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh Non-removable Fast charging |
3,500 mAh Non-removable Fast charging |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Barometer Fingerprint sensor Gyro sensor Geomagnetic sensor Hall sensor Proximity sensor RGB light sensor |
Accelerometer Barometer Fingerprint sensor Gyro sensor Geomagnetic sensor Hall sensor Proximity sensor RGB light sensor |
| IP rating | IP68 water and dust resistance | IP68 water and dust resistance |
| Network | TBC LTE Cat. 11 |
TBC LTE Cat. 11 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5 GHz) Bluetooth 5.0 NFC ANT+ Location (GPS, Glonass, BeiDou) USB Type-C 2.0 |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5 GHz) Bluetooth 5.0 NFC ANT+ Location (GPS, Glonass, BeiDou) USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Software | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Colors | Black, Orchid Grey, Gold, and Blue | Black, Orchid Grey, Gold, and Blue |
| Dimensions and weight | 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm 172 g |
159.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm 191 g |
Be sure to let us know your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8 Plus (2018) specs in the comments below! Is its dual-camera for selfies and (near) bezel-less design won you over?
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