Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)

The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) was announced in 2016, September. Released 2016, October With 5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~74.5% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, Powered by Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) and running Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 16 MP, f/1.9, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38 - Taiwan
  • Note: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 - UAE
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2016, September. Released 2016, October
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm (6.17 x 3.02 x 0.28 in)
  • Weight: 182 g (6.42 oz)
  • Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
  • SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~74.5% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • Chipset: Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: Mali-T760MP8

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
  • Internal: 32GB 3GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

  • Single: 16 MP, f/1.9, AF
  • Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 8 MP, f/1.9
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: FM radio, RDS, recording
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Note: ANT+

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
  • Talk time: Up to 22 h (3G)
  • Music play: Up to 44 h

Misc

  • Colors: Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold
  • Models: SM-A8100, SM-A810F, SM-A810F, SM-A810YZ, SM-A810S
  • SAR EU: 0.13 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 300 EUR