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See the world more broadly

Galaxy A8 pushes the boundaries of what we can see. A large and colorful borderless screen occupies the entire front surface of the smartphone from edge to edge.

State your style

Whatever you prefer - classic or modern - among the colors of the Galaxy A8 there is sure to be one that suits you. And thanks to its smooth, rounded edges, you won't want to let go of this ergonomic smartphone.

Enjoy the immersive effect

The edge-to-edge 18.5:9 aspect ratio screen allows you to immerse yourself in your favorite movie, making it feel like you're watching it in a movie theater. This is the largest screen in history model range Galaxy A

More content on one screen

The Borderless Screen is taller than the screen previous model, so you can scroll less while reading and surfing the Internet. Browsing social media and news articles, you will see more information on the screen at one time.

Every frame is a masterpiece

Capture a unique shot by simply tapping the shutter icon on Galaxy A8. With the dual front camera, you can quickly take great selfies and group shots that focus on you and your friends. The 16MP main camera captures these moments in incredibly detailed and vibrant images.

Perfect selfies

Add mood and expression to your selfies with Live Focus. "Live Focus" allows you to adjust background blur while taking a photo or on a finished photo, focusing on you and your friends. And if you turn on the retouching function before taking a selfie, the result will be simply amazing.

Focus on entertainment

Edit photos by adding stickers and filters. You can decorate your selfies with fun stickers using facial recognition technology. And also turn on the food mode, retouching function and filters even before you start shooting. The retouching function also works when shooting videos with the front camera, so you'll look great even in videos.

Perfect shots even at night

Now you can take pictures at night or in the dark - you will get perfect shots thanks to the main Galaxy camera A8, capable of shooting in low light. The F1.7 lens, larger 1.12㎛ pixels and 1/2.8" sensor capture more light, making photos clear and detailed.

Smart Search

The search bar in the gallery will help you quickly find the images you need. During the search process, the gallery analyzes photos and displays matching images, dividing them into categories.

Protected from water and dust

This smartphone will work wherever you go. Galaxy A8 is waterproof and dustproof with an IP68 rating, so it won't be damaged by splashes or rain.

Always active screen

With the Always On Screen feature, all relevant information is always on the screen. Find out the time, view calendar events and unread notifications, even when your smartphone is in sleep mode.

Samsung Pay

Make payments in all retail outlets, thanks to support for NFC and MST technologies. Now you can leave your wallet at home and buy goods simply by paying with your smartphone. You can be sure of the security of your payment, since transactions are securely protected by your fingerprint.

Dual Messenger Feature

Set up communication in chats as you wish. The Samsung Galaxy A8 smartphone allows you to set up two separate accounts for the same messenger. You can install and manage a second account in the messenger from the main screen or through the “Settings” menu.

Convenient Wi-Fi management

Save mobile traffic and battery power thanks to adaptive Wi-Fi management on Galaxy A8. The smartphone remembers where you connected to Wi-Fi and instantly connects you to a known network when you are within its coverage area. When you leave the coverage area, Wi-Fi turns off so as not to drain the battery.

Simple and fast unlocking

Unlocking a smartphone is no more difficult than taking a selfie or scanning your finger. Thanks to facial recognition and a fingerprint scanner, you can quickly and easily unlock your phone.

Equipped to the maximum

Galaxy smartphone A8 is equipped with 4GB RAM: It handles multitasking with ease and supports next-gen games. In addition, you can expand the memory up to 256 GB using microSD cards and store everything you need on your phone. If you travel a lot or have two telephone numbers, you have the opportunity to use two SIM cards.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	76.8 mm (millimeters) 7.68 cm (centimeters) 0.25 ft (feet) 3.02 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	158 mm (millimeters) 15.8 cm (centimeters) 0.52 ft (feet) 6.22 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	5.9 mm (millimeters) 0.59 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.23 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	151 g (grams) 0.33 lbs 5.33 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	71.59 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.35 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black White Champagne
Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body.	Metal

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides more high speeds data transfer and the ability to connect more consumers at the same time.	CDMA 800 MHz
TD-SCDMA TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) is a 3G mobile network standard. It is also called UTRA/UMTS-TDD LCR. It was developed as an alternative to the W-CDMA standard in China by the Chinese Academy of Telecommunications Technology, Datang Telecom and Siemens. TD-SCDMA combines TDMA and CDMA.	TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz
UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on GSM standard and applies to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a technology fourth generation(4G). It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38)

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on a single chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939
Process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8
Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also reduced power consumption.	4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes)
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and is much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	2048 kB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	8
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1500 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 405
GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	550 MHz (megahertz)
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	2 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates.	Single channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	800 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	Super AMOLED
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5.7 in (inches) 144.78 mm (millimeters) 14.48 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.79 in (inches) 70.98 mm (millimeters) 7.1 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.97 in (inches) 126.19 mm (millimeters) 12.62 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More high resolution means sharper detail in the image.	1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	386 ppi (pixels per inch) 151 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	74.05% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance
	Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.

Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the sensor used by the camera.	Samsung LS13P3
Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc.	ISOCELL
Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution.	5.3 x 3 mm (millimeters) 0.24 in (inches)
Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light photography and wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size.	0.998 µm (micrometers) 0.000998 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor specific device.	7.1
Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture.	f/1.9
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image Resolution	5312 x 2988 pixels 15.87 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode

Front camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.

Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	2560 x 1920 pixels 4.92 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30fps (frames per second)

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser.

HTML HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	3050 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	304 h (hours) 18240 min (minutes) 12.7 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	304 h (hours) 18240 min (minutes) 12.7 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Fixed

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates maximum quantity electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device next to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.	0.252 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards.	0.672 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	0.81 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard.	1.19 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	70.6 mm (millimeters) 7.06 cm (centimeters) 0.23 ft (feet) 2.78 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	149.2 mm (millimeters) 14.92 cm (centimeters) 0.49 ft (feet) 5.87 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	8.4 mm (millimeters) 0.84 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.33 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	172 g (grams) 0.38 lbs 6.07 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	88.48 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.37 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black Blue Golden Grey
Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body.	Aluminum alloy Glass
Certification Information about the standards to which this device is certified.	IP68

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced.	LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 800 MHz (B18) LTE 800 MHz (B19) LTE 700 MHz (B28) LTE 1700/2100 MHz (B66)

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on a single chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885
Process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	14 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	2x 2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A73, 6x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8-A
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	8
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	2200 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	ARM Mali-G71
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	4 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR4

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	Super AMOLED
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5.6 in (inches) 142.24 mm (millimeters) 14.22 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.45 in (inches) 62.23 mm (millimeters) 6.22 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	5.04 in (inches) 127.91 mm (millimeters) 12.79 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	2.056:1
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	1080 x 2220 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	441 ppi (pixels per inch) 173 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	75.8% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance
	Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Always-On Display

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.

Sensor model	Samsung S5K2P6SX
Sensor type	ISOCELL
Sensor format	1/2.8"
Pixel size	1.12 µm (micrometers) 0.001120 mm (millimeters)
Svetlosila	f/1.7
Field of view The field of view shows how much of the scene in front of the camera will be captured. This depends not only on the focal length, but also on the size of the sensor. It can be calculated using the viewing angle of the optics and the crop factor of the sensor. The viewing angle is the angle between the two farthest diagonal points of the frame.	78° (degrees)
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image Resolution	4608 x 3456 pixels 15.93 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode

Front camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.

Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the sensor used by the camera.	Samsung S5K3P8SP
Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc.	ISOCELL
Sensor format The optical format of the sensor is an indicator of its shape and size. Usually expressed in inches.	1/3.1"
Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light photography and wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size.	1 µm (micrometers) 0.001000 mm (millimeters)
Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture.	f/1.9
Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, which will achieve the same viewing angle. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of a mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. Crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35 mm full-frame sensor and the sensor of a mobile device.	3.6 mm (millimeters) 27 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	4608 x 3456 pixels 15.93 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Face unlock
	Aperture size - f/1.9 (#2) Secondary front camera - 8 MP

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

Version There are several Bluetooth versions, while each subsequent one improves communication speed, coverage, and facilitates easier detection and connection of devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.	5.0
Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols to provide more quick exchange data, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.	A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) HOGP

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser.

HTML HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Video file formats/codecs A list of some of the main video file formats and codecs supported by the device as standard.

3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp) 3GPP2 (3rd Generation Partnership Project 2, .3g2) AVI (Audio Video Interleaved, .avi) Flash Video (.flv, .f4v, .f4p, .f4a, .f4b) H.263 H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video H.265/MPEG-H Part 2/HEVC MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container, .mkv .mk3d .mka .mks) MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14, .mp4, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b, .m4r, .m4v) VC-1 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV (Windows Media Video, .wmv) WMV7 (Windows Media Video 7, .wmv) WMV8 (Windows Media Video 8, .wmv) Xvid

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	3000 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	19 h (hours) 1140 min (minutes) 0.8 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	19 h (hours) 1140 min (minutes) 0.8 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Fast charging Fixed

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.	0.241 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards.	1.25 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	0.26 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard.	0.76 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)

To launch a device with close to top-end characteristics on the market and at the same time make it affordable in terms of price is the desire of every manufacturer in the technology and electronics market today. Of course, achieving such an ideal combination is difficult; developers still have to sacrifice something. That is why today there are many devices on the market in the middle price segment, and sometimes at its upper limit, which are fundamentally inferior to flagships in various parameters.

But the Samsung Galaxy A8 claims to be a device that will change the consumer’s attitude towards the “average”. It surprises with its interesting filling, stylish and attractive appearance, and, which is very pleasant, it is clearly within an affordable price range.

Appearance of the Samsung Galaxy A8 phone and delivery kit

In the manufacture of this model, the manufacturer used glass and metal. But this is understandable; today all self-respecting companies are trying as much as possible to move away from cheap and not very practical plastic in their premium and mid-price segment products. Glass covers the device on both sides and this makes the device significantly superior to its competitors in terms of design. At first glance, we can say that this gadget is very similar in appearance to the flagship S8, there are of course some differences in the placement of buttons, a fingerprint scanner, the screen is not so rounded on the sides, but in general, the similarity is visible to the naked eye and the same materials were used .

Samsung Galaxy A8 is available in several color options, namely:

1. Black.
2. Golden.
3. Grey.
4. Blue.

Colors depend on the sales region. The entire color scheme looks quite nice, so you should only go by your preferences. The device we tested is a pleasant, deep blue color. Regarding this particular shade, I would like to say that it looks original and attractive, and is suitable for both male and female audiences. One more interesting feature The reason for this color is that the frame is highlighted in gold, and does not match the color of the back, as, for example, in the black and gold model.

Many users noted that the body of the black model was very soiled, but, as practice shows, this is a problem with all devices in this color scheme.

At the top end of the Galaxy A8 there are:

• Dual tray for nanoSIM and memory card.
• Microphone hole.

On the bottom edge there is another microphone hole, a USB Type C connector and a standard 3.5 mm headset output.

On the left side are:

• Tray for the first nanoSIM SIM card.
• Volume rocker.

On the right is a slightly unexpected speaker grille and, quite predictably, a power button.

There are no mechanical buttons on the front side of the Samsung Galaxy A8, and above the display there are two selfie camera modules, proximity and light sensors, and an earpiece. On the back side there is a fingerprint scanner, a main camera lens and a flash.

We liked the size of the gadget - it is thicker and heavier than the flagship S8, but overall it fits well in the hand. The phone is not heavy, it easily fits even in a small woman’s palm, it is comfortable to use, there is no feeling that it could slip out at any time, despite the glass coating. Regarding specific numbers, the situation is like this:

• Height - 149.2 mm.
• Width - 70.6 mm.
• Thickness - 8.4 mm.

The weight of the device is only 172 grams.

The Samsung Galaxy A8 package includes:

1. The phone itself.
2. Charger (2A adapter).
3. Cable USB type Type C.
4. microUSB-Type-C adapter.
5. Wired stereo headset with microphone.
6. A special paperclip used to remove the SIM tray.
7. A short instruction for the user.
8. Warranty card from the manufacturer.

Please note that branded headphones are not included with every device. They're pretty basic, but it's still nice to get one with your phone.

In general, the first impression of meeting the Samsung Galaxy A8 was quite positive. The device looks expensive, nice, and of the highest quality. The joints are neat, the corners are nicely rounded, the edges don’t cut your palm, all the buttons are easy to press, and the trays don’t fly out. The glass coating performed well and is not as easy to scratch as it seems.

Also, the reliability of the device is evidenced by the fact that the body protection from dust particles and water is IP 68. This means that during testing the device was used in various weather conditions, and its water resistance was tested when the device was immersed to a depth of up to one and a half meters in fresh water for up to half an hour.

Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 smartphone screen

The display is quite large and comfortable, and the aspect ratio of 18.5:9 allows the user to get maximum enjoyment from being immersed in what is happening. And it doesn’t matter whether you watch a movie, play, use applications or surf the Internet. This display format performs especially well when watching widescreen video. Holding your phone vertically will also give you a distinct advantage when reading news feeds and browsing the web, as you'll fit more information on one screen and less scrolling. The developers call it Infinity Display.

Regarding the main characteristics Samsung display Galaxy A8, then they are:

The display has very thin frames on the sides and very small ones on the top and bottom. The SuperAMOLED matrix, as always, pleased us with excellent color rendition. All shades are deep and rich. There are several color profiles available, such as:

• Cinema.
• Photo.
• Adaptive.
• Base.

We liked “Basic”; its colors are not at all oversaturated and are as close to natural as possible. Also, if you are not satisfied with something, you can always adjust individual shades and color temperature using the adaptive profile.

It is convenient to use the gadget in direct sunlight, the text is easy to read, the eyes do not get tired, and glare is not distracting. The sensor supports multi-touch for 10 touches. If you think that 5.6 inches is still not enough, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus, it has a six-inch screen. Otherwise, it has the same characteristics as the model without the “plus” prefix.

We found the Always On Display option interesting, the essence of which is to display current information on the display even in inactive mode. You can configure it to always show the time, date, notifications, calendar, and remaining charge. At the same time, using the function has virtually no effect on the rate of battery discharge.

On Geekbench, the processor scored 1510 points and 4378 (in the multi-core test). The video accelerator here scored 3682 points. On Antutu, Samsung Galaxy A8 scored 78456 points. There were no particular complaints in Asphalt 8 even on maximum graphics.

Samsung Galaxy A8: Performance Specs

The hardware installed in the Galaxy A8 was a pleasant surprise. It cannot be called premium, but everything works smoothly and quickly. There are no slowdowns, applications launch without much hesitation, games do not slow down or crash.

The processor here is an eight-core Samsung Exynos 7885. Four cores operate at a frequency of 2.18 GHz, and four more at 1.59 GHz.

This model has 4 GB of RAM. This is the only modification for now. There is also a sufficient amount of user memory; it is enough to perform all tasks that the average user may need. Initially, it seemed to us that the built-in capacity of 32 gigabytes was not enough, because due to the software, only 22.7 GB would be available. But considering that it can be expanded up to 256 GB using a MicroSD memory card, this still cannot be considered a disadvantage.

The video accelerator in the device is Mali G71. operating system- Android 7.1.1.

Cameras and sound Samsung Galaxy A8

Having tested the main and front cameras in different lighting, we noticed that the colors in the pictures were pleasing to the eye, and no distortions or defects were noticeable.

The Samsung Galaxy A8 camera modules have the following characteristics:

Characteristics	Main	Frontal
Permission	16 MP	16 MP	8 MP
Aperture	F1.7	F1.9
Size pixel	1.12 µm	1.0 µm	1.12 µm
Size sensor	1/2.8"	1/3.1"	1/4.0"
Autofocus	Yes	No
Flash	Yes	No
FOV	78 degrees	76 degrees	85 degrees

Unfortunately, the optical image stabilization function is not implemented. We liked how the main module performed in low light conditions. The combination of a larger pixel size (1.12 microns), aperture ratio (F1.7), and matrix (1/2.8 inches) allows you to capture more light and this photo turns out quite clear with increased detail. But of course you shouldn’t expect particularly serious quality.

There are two selfie cameras in this case. Both modules are located next to each other above the screen. There is no autofocus, nor is there a flash. But there is an interesting “Live Focus” function, which allows you to blur the background at the moment of shooting or do the same on a finished photo, setting the focus on yourself and your friends. In addition, there is a retouching function, it works even when recording a video, as well as the ability to edit using various stickers and filters. There is a “food” mode and when you use it, even the most banal sandwich in the photo looks very appetizing.

The Samsung Galaxy A8 has only one speaker; we found its grille on the side, which is quite unusual. It is difficult to say why the manufacturer decided on such placement. The sound quality is average, the volume is enough, but there is distortion at maximum settings and in general the sound can hardly be called pure and pleasant.

Sensors, communications, interfaces, autonomy Samsung Galaxy A8

The Samsung Galaxy A8 has the entire set of necessary sensors, namely:

• Accelerometer.
• Hall sensor.
• Fingerprint scanner.
• Barometer.
• Proximity sensor.
• Gyroscope.
• RGB light sensor.
• Geomagnetic sensor.

The phone's battery life is quite normal. This is not to say that the device works without recharging for a very long time, but you don’t have to worry that the device will run out during the working day. A non-removable battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh is installed.

According to the manufacturer, the duration Samsung works Galaxy A8:

1. When playing video - up to 17 hours.
2. On the Internet ( LTE network) - about 14 hours.
3. On a 3G network - up to 12 hours.
4. On the Internet, when connected via Wi-Fi module- almost 15 hours.
5. When playing audio - about 43 hours (if you turn off the clock and the Always on display mode, the device will last up to 64 hours).
6. In continuous talk mode 3G WCDMA - up to 19 hours.

During testing, the device performed well and our numbers, if they differed from those declared by the manufacturer, were not critical.

Wireless interfaces are presented:

• Bluetooth v5.0 (LE up to 2 Mbit/s);
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80;
• Wi-Fi Direct.

The NFC chip, which is quite popular today, is also built-in. Navigation is provided by GPS, GLONASS, Beidou.

Samsung Galaxy A8: overview of additional features

One of the features is that this smartphone, using the Phone+ services and the Samsung Connect application, connects and controls various gadgets and works in conjunction with such branded devices, for example, as smart watch Gear S3, Gear IconX fitness headphones, or Gear VR headset.

Another nice addition is the well-functioning function of unlocking the device using facial recognition. When tested in good lighting conditions, the device made no mistakes and responded quickly and adequately. But in the twilight it took about 4 seconds to react, but the device still recognized the owner.

In addition to all of the above, I would like to note in the Samsung Galaxy A8:

1. Smart search, during which the gallery conducts comparative analysis and divides your photos into categories.
2. "Double Messenger" function. Allowing you to set up two different accounts for one messenger, for example, communicate in personal and work chats.
3. The “Secure Folder” service allows you to create an encrypted storage in your phone’s memory, to which only you will have access.

There is also an interesting virtual assistant called Bixby. It is controlled by text or gestures and remembers the owner’s habits. With its help, working with the camera becomes even more convenient, and thanks to reminders, you will never forget about an important meeting.

Pros and cons of Samsung Galaxy A8, price in Russia

As for the advantages and disadvantages of the model, we note the following:

Pros	Cons
Excellent premium design, build quality and materials used.	Average quality of the main camera.
Good performance.	The black model gets very dirty and quickly gets tangled on all sides.
High-quality, well-calibrated screen with a specific aspect ratio.	The sound from the speakers is not very clear.
Dual selfie camera.	Relatively high price.

The price of Samsung Galaxy A8 in Russia is 34,990 rubles, the device with the Plus prefix will cost the buyer 37,990 rubles.

Full technical specifications of Samsung Galaxy A8

Dimensions and weight		149.2x70.6x8.4
		172 grams, IP68
operating system		Android 7.1.1
Processors	Central	Octa-core Samsung Exynos 7885
	Graphic	Mali G71
Display	Diagonal	5.6 inches or 142 mm
	Permission	FHD+ (2220x1080 pixels)
	Matrix	Super AMOLED
	Pixel Density	440 points per inch
Memory	RAM	4 GB
	ROM	32 GB
	microSD slot	Up to 256 GB
Battery		3000 mAh
Wireless communication	WiFi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80, Wi-Fi Direct.
	Bluetooth	v5.0 (LE up to 2 Mbit/s)
Navigation		GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
SIM cards		2 nanoSIM
Communication standards		2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD
Sensors		Accelerometer, sensor Hall effect, fingerprint scanner, barometer, proximity sensor, gyroscope, RGB light sensor, geomagnetic sensor.
Main camera	Resolution and aperture	16 MP, F1.7
	Additionally	Autofocus, flash
Front camera	Permission	16+8 MP
	Aperture	F1.9
NFC chip		There is

The Samsung Galaxy A8, whose release date was in early January, has proven itself to be a fairly competitive model over the past month. This device has many advantages: a beautiful, stylish design, good, although not premium, hardware, good cameras. That is why, if you are a fan of gadgets from this manufacturer, but for some reason do not want to purchase the S-series flagships, such a device will suit you perfectly.

Watch the video review of the Samsung Galaxy A8 below:

A few years ago Samsung company accused of borrowing design from Cupertino. They say that manufacturers are blatantly copying Apple's iPhone. Now such accusations will sound at least strange, because South Korean manufacturers released a smartphone with a frameless screen much earlier, setting the trend for at least several years to come.

Apparently, the developers' imagination was only enough for flagship devices, because the design Galaxy lines And they obviously looked at their competitors.

From the front, the A8+ (2018) is painfully reminiscent of almost last year's LG G6, already familiar to users - the same elongated display with very thin frames on the sides and narrow stripes at the top and bottom. The only differences from the G6 are the lack of a logo and the location of the sensors. Just look at two photos and try to determine which smartphone is which.

Left Samsung Galaxy A8+, right LG G6

At the back, the A8+ (2018) is practically no different from last year’s devices. The manufacturers left a glass cover with rounded edges and one camera module that does not protrude from the body at all. True, the fingerprint scanner has now moved under the lens, but I don’t want to praise it at all. The sensor is very small and narrow, making it very difficult to hit with your finger. Yes, and it does not always work correctly - for the same S8 or Note 8, the scanner clearly works faster.

Along the perimeter of the smartphone, nothing has changed dramatically when compared with last year’s models in the line. The metal edging still pleasantly cools the hand. The speaker remains on the right, above the lock button. The dual SIM card slot is on the top edge, and the connector is on the bottom USB Type-C and a standard (yay!) headphone jack.

The screen is great as always

There are traditionally no unnecessary questions regarding the proprietary SuperAMOLED display. Bright colors, rich colors and deep blacks - it's all here. If you are not ready to see so many acidic shades, you can tweak the settings and achieve the ideal colors for you. By the way, the Active Display function is also worth mentioning: time, weather and other important notifications are constantly displayed on the display, and this hardly eats up the battery.

But this time the viewing angle is slightly different: as soon as you tilt the phone even a little, the white color instantly acquires a bluish tint. However, this may be a problem with our test sample.

There is plenty of brightness reserve: for comfortable Internet surfing, the slider can be moved to a maximum of the middle. It was not possible to test the screen in the sun due to Moscow realities, but I am sure that the smartphone will definitely not let you down even on the best summer days.

By the way, since the aspect ratio of the 6-inch display was 18.5:9 (almost two to one), the phone received a slightly unusual resolution of 2220x1080 pixels - a slightly elongated Full HD.

Some may say that this is not enough, because many flagship smartphones have been equipped with 4K or QuadHD screens for a long time. However, I believe that Full HD is the ceiling for a mobile device.

Even a trained eye is unlikely to notice the difference on a 6-inch screen, and excessive clarity drains the battery much faster. So 2220x1080 is an ideal option for a smartphone in the mid-price segment.

Weak hardware, but no more needed

Since the new A8+ is still a fashion model, manufacturers did not install the most powerful hardware in the smartphone. Therefore, under the hood there is a slightly outdated eight-core in-house Exynos 7885 processor with a clock frequency of 2.2 GHz and 4 GB of RAM.

But don't think that because the engineers are stingy you won't be able to install your favorite games. Even the most power-hungry applications launch and run on the A8+ without any lag. For example, World of Tanks Blitz at maximum speed produces as much as 60 frames per second. Casual games like Hearthstone or South Park don't even heat up the smartphone. Well, about standard features smartphone does not need to be specified: surfing the Internet and watching YouTube certainly will not slow down the system.

But in performance tests, the A8+ shows, to put it mildly, mediocre results. In the AnTuTu and 3DMark benchmarks, the device received slightly higher scores than the old Galaxy S6. The situation is similar in the Geekbench test. However, what difference does it make if the system works smoothly and stably?

Speaking of the system: the Galaxy A8+ runs on the already outdated Android 7.1 Nougat, on top of which is installed branded shell Samsung Experience 8.5. Most likely, the developers will have time to update the operating system before the phone goes on sale.

If we talk about internal memory, then there could be more of it: the manufacturers have built in a 32 GB flash drive. However, this problem can be solved by purchasing a microSD card (the phone supports flash drives up to 256 GB).

Dual camera in an unexpected place

Users have long been accustomed to the fact that it is customary to install a dual camera module on the back of many smartphones. However, Samsung decided not to follow this trend, so the manufacturers placed a dual sensor on the front panel. Not the most obvious solution, so let's start with it.

So, two front cameras: one with 8 megapixels, and the second with 16. An additional lens is needed here so that the user can increase the viewing angle when taking a selfie. Thanks to this, more details (well, and happy faces) get into the frame.

The Galaxy A8+ has a portrait mode: if you want, you can blur the background in a selfie photo. This doesn't always work correctly, but an additional feature is always nice.

Also, the developers did not forget about all sorts of Asian “enhancers”: smoothing out acne, changing complexion and enlarging eyes. Well, you can add stickers, of course. Girls (and some boys) will definitely like it.

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See how the photos turn out on the Samsung Galaxy A8+.

During the day, the device takes quite good pictures: phase detection autofocus is fast, and the white balance is excellent. automatic mode is displayed more or less correctly.

However, in the dark it is unlikely that you will be able to achieve normal quality: you will not see anything behind the noise that fills the photo. Even the selfie camera handles night shots much better.

The developers also didn’t bother with the video quality: no newfangled 4K, only Full HD with a frequency of 30 frames per second. However, this will be enough for the average user if he does not intend to record daily vlogs.

Not a bad battery

A 3500 mAh battery is enough to “feed” a six-inch screen. From one charge, the Galaxy A8+ can last for about a day and a half in standard mode of use (by standard mode I mean communicating in instant messengers, watching several videos and running the navigator for an hour).

If you load the device to its full capacity, then prepare charger or carry a Powerbank with you, because your smartphone won’t survive until late in the evening.

By the way, the fast charging function comes to the rescue here: the battery comes to full operational readiness in about an hour or so. True, I couldn’t check the charging speed on the “native” adapter, because the phone arrived without a kit.

Maybe it's better to take a closer look at your competitors?

The Galaxy A8+ will be sold in Russian retail for 38 thousand rubles - a lot of money, especially considering the rather unimpressive characteristics. But what do competitors have in their range?

Brand	Models
LG	The most obvious option for comparison is the flagship LG G6, which costs about the same (and gray devices are several thousand cheaper), but is equipped with more powerful hardware. Pros: higher screen resolution, drop protection, dual rear camera. Cons - very short operating time, old Android and IPS instead of AMOLED.
Xiaomi	Another good option is Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, which can be purchased for about thirty-five thousand. The frames in it will be even thinner, but the screen will also be a little worse (with an IPS matrix). In terms of other characteristics, it will practically not be inferior to the fashion A8+.
Huawei	You can also consider the Huawei Nova 2i with a 5.9-inch screen of the same aspect ratio, 18:9. This device is simpler in terms of hardware, but it also has a dual front camera, and the official retail price is only 18,990 rubles. Let's compare the frameless ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) with the characteristics of Huawei; it is also a thousand rubles cheaper.
Apple	Well, it’s useless to compare with the iPhone X, because an Apple smartphone costs more than 80 thousand rubles - too far from the amount that you wouldn’t mind spending even on a good device.