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Expand your view
Enjoy an expansive view on the Galaxy A8 with the Infinity Display. It†s a beautiful, large display that extends from side to side for an expanded screen that you†ll love to see.
Highlights
- 5.6" Full HD+ sAMOLED with Infinity Display
- Octa-Core
- 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM
- 16.0 MP Rear-Facing Camera
- 16 MP (F.19) + 8 MP (F1.9) Front-Facing Camera
- IP68 Water And Dust Resistance
- Android 7.1 Nougat
- Face Scanner
- Fingerprint Scanner
- Expandable Memory
- Bixby
- Bluetooth v5.0
- Dual Sim Slot
- Expendable memory up to 256GB
- 3,000 mAH battery
- Box will be unsealed for warranty activation and quality check purposes.
Let your style show
Whether your taste is bold or classic, you can take your pick of stylish colors* on the Galaxy A8. And with the smooth curves creating a comfortable, ergonomic grip, it†s a beautiful phone you won†t want to put down.
Get in the scene
You†ll feel fully immersed in what†s on screen thanks to the Infinity Display†s 18.5:9 ratio. The biggest display for Galaxy A phones to date, it offers a wide horizontal view, providing a stunning cinematic experience.
See it all at once
The Infinity Display is also longer than the screen on the previous model, so you can read and browse with less scrolling. Whether checking your social media or reading a news article, you†ll see more at one time and give your thumbs a rest.
Masterpiece in a snap
Taking stunning photos on the Galaxy A8 is as easy as tapping the shutter. The Dual Front Camera innovates selfies and wefies, putting the focus on you and your friends so you can capture moments in a new way. And with the rear 16MP camera, the surrounding scene will come out bright and clear, too.
Perfect your selfie
Add flair and fun to your selfies with Live focus mode on the Dual Front Camera. It blurs the background, adding bokeh so you and your friends stand out. Afterwards, you can readjust the focus to your taste. And by enabling Beauty effect before taking the photo, selfies and wefies come out stunning.
Focus on the fun
Customize your pictures with exciting stickers and filters. Decorate selfies with stickers using face-recognition technology. Or edit before you shoot with Food mode, Beauty effect, or Filters. And Beauty effect works while taking a video with the front camera, so you can look your best in action.
Get the shot in any light
Whether out at night or caught in the dark, you†ll capture the scene clearly with the improved low-light capability on the Galaxy A8†s rear camera. Its bright F1.7 lens, larger 1.12? pixels, and bigger 1/2.8” sensor bring in light from the environment to make photos crisp and detailed.
A smart way to search
Easily find the image you want with the gallery search bar. As you search, the gallery analyzes your photos and pulls out relevant pictures, even displaying them by category.
Works even when wet
You want a phone that works wherever life takes you. The Galaxy A8 has an IP68 rating* for water and dust resistance, meaning neither splashes nor rain will slow you down**.
Here to help you
Keep your day on track, set reminders, and get information via your camera with Bixby. Bixby is a virtual assistant that works via text and touch and learns your habits. With Bixby Home, Bixby Vision, and Bixby Reminder*, it integrates seamlessly into not just the Galaxy A8, but also your lifestyle.
Always ready for you
Get informed without waking up your phone. The Always on Display screen is always available and contains important information like date, time, notifications, and even battery level.
The phone that pays
Leave the cards at home—all you need is your Galaxy A8 and Samsung Pay. With Samsung Pay, you can check out virtually anywhere you would use your credit card in a simple and secure way.*
Separate work and home chatting
Divide your work messages and personal chats with ease. With Dual Messenger, you can now connect to two different chat accounts on your favorite messenger apps*—and it†s simple to install the second instance from the Home screen.
Safeguard your data
Protect personal information with the Secure Folder* on the Galaxy A8. It creates a separate space within the device** to store sensitive and personal data and make sure it†s only accessible to you.
Convenient Wi-Fi control
Effortlessly conserve mobile data and battery life with adaptive Wi-Fi control on the Galaxy A8. It remembers where you†ve previously connected to Wi-Fi and turns on to instantly connect when you†re in range. And when you leave the service range, Wi-Fi shuts off to keep your battery from draining.*
Swift and simple unlocking
Unlocking is as easy as taking a selfie or scanning your finger. With face recognition* and the fingerprint scanner, accessing your phone is quick and convenient.
Do more and store more
Whether multitasking or gaming, it†s fast and seamless with the 4GB RAM* on the Galaxy A8. And you can easily keep important things on hand with expandable microSD storage—up to an additional 400GB. And if you travel a lot or have two separate numbers, you also have the option to use Dual SIM.**
Go beyond the phone
Change how you share and make life more convenient with the Samsung devices and services of Phone+. Track your workouts with wearables. Explore new dimensions with Gear VR. And control your smart home with Samsung Connect. At home or on the go, your life is enhanced with Phone+ and the Galaxy A8.
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| SYSTEM FEATURES | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Processor | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| MEMORY | |
| Memory(RAM) | 2GB RAM |
| CONNECTIVITY | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot, 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant), FM radio, RDS, recording, microUSB 2.0 |
| STORAGE | |
| Storage | 32GB |
| DISPLAY AND GRAPHICS | |
| Display | 5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~73.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| EXPANSIONS FEATURES | |
| Expansion Slots | microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) |
| Camera | 16 MP (f/1.9, 31mm), AF, LED flash |
| COMMUNICATIONS | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Audio | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
| POWER AND OPERATING REQUIREMENT | |
| Battery Type | Non-removable Li-Ion 3050 mAh battery |
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 15.8 x 7.68 x 0.59 cm |
| Weight | 0.151 kg |
| WHAT'S INCLUDED | |
| What's in the box | 1 x Samsung Galaxy A8 Gold Smartphone, 1 x Headset, 1 x Data Cable (USB Type-C), 1 x Travel Adapter, 1 x Micro USB Connector, 1 x Ejection Pin, 1 x Clear Cover, 1 x Quick Start Guide |
| Warranty | 1 Year Samsung Malaysia Warranty |