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.
Features
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.
*Beauty effect can only be applied when using the front camera.
**Beauty effect cannot be adjusted during video recording.
***Available filters may vary by user.
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.
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.
*Bezel-less, full-frontal edge-to-edge screen
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.
*Availability of colors may vary by country and region.
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.
*Bezel-less, full-frontal edge-to-edge screen
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.
*Bezel-less, full-frontal edge-to-edge screen
*Bezel-less, full-frontal edge-to-edge screen
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**.
*The Galaxy A8+ is rated IP68, meaning it is complete protection against entry of dust. Protection against temporary immersion (at depth of 1.5 meters water for up to 30 minutes) . To prolong the life of your device rinse it with clean water after submersion or spillage and dry with a microfiber cloth.**Galaxy A8+'s IP68 rating does not protect against heavy rain and significant splashes.
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.
*Bixby is only available in certain countries, with certain devices, features and languages.
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.*
*Samsung Pay is only available in certain countries, with certain devices, features, card issuers, and merchants.
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.
*Messenger apps supported by the Dual Messenger, may vary by country and region.
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.
*The availability of this service will vary according to the nature of the content being encrypted.
**Secure Folder separates storage at the software level without taking up additional space.
*The availability of this service will vary according to the nature of the content being encrypted.
**Secure Folder separates storage at the software level without taking up additional space.
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.*
*Wi-Fi connection and speed may vary depending on the usage environment.
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.
*Face recognition is less secure than pattern, PIN, or password.
**Screen image simulated for illustrative purposes.
Do more and store more
Whether multitasking or gaming, it's fast and seamless with the 6GB RAM* on the Galaxy A8+. And you can easily keep important things on hand with expandable microSD storage—up to an additional 512GB. And if you travel a lot or have two separate numbers, you also have the option to use Dual SIM.**
*Available RAM and storage specifications may vary by country and region.
**Availability of dual SIM may vary by country and/or carrier.
***MicroSD card sold separately.
****Up to 512GB additional storage with external microSD card, sold separately. Availability and launch date may vary by country.
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+.
Specifications
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Size (Main Display)
6.0"
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Front Camera - Resolution
16.0 MP + 8.0 MP
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RAM Size (GB)
6GB
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ROM Size (GB)
64GB
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CPU Speed
2.2GHz, 1.6GHz
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CPU Type
Octa-Core
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Size (Main_Display)
153.6mm (6.0" full rectangle) / 151.8mm (6.0" rounded corners)
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Resolution (Main Display)
2220 x 1080 (FHD+)
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Technology (Main Display)
Super AMOLED
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Color Depth (Main Display)
16M
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S Pen Support
No
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Rear Camera - Resolution
16.0 MP
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Rear Camera - F Number
F1.7
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Rear Camera - Auto Focus
Yes
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Rear Camera - OIS
No
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Front Camera - Resolution
16.0 MP + 8.0 MP
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Front Camera - F Number
F1.9 , F1.9
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Front Camera - Auto Focus
No
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Front Camera - OIS
No
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Rear Camera - Flash
Yes
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Front Camera - Flash
No
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Video Recording Resolution
Full HD (1920 x 1080) @30fps
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Memory_(GB)
6
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Storage (GB)
64
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Available Storage (GB)
51.6
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External Storage Support
MicroSD (Up to 512GB)
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Number of SIM
Dual-SIM
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SIM size
Nano-SIM (4FF)
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SIM Slot Type
SIM 1 + SIM 2 + MicroSD
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Infra
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G FDD LTE, 4G TDD LTE
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2G GSM
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
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3G UMTS
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
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4G FDD LTE
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)
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4G TDD LTE
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
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ANT+
Yes
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USB Interface
USB Type-C
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USB Version
USB 2.0
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Location Technology
GPS, Glonass, Beidou
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Earjack
3.5mm Stereo
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MHL
No
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Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80
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Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
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Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth v5.0 (LE up to 2 Mbps)
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NFC
Yes
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PC Sync.
Smart Switch (PC version)
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Android
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Color
Orchid Gray, Gold, Black
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Form Factor
Touch Bar
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Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
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Dimension (HxWxD, mm)
159.9 x 75.7 x 8.3
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Weight (g)
191
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Video Playing Format
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
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Video Playing Resolution
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @30fps
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Audio Playing Format
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
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Gear Support
Gear Circle (Manager Support), Gear Fit, Gear Fit2, Gear Fit2 Pro, Gear Sport, Gear1, Gear2, Gear2 Neo, Gear S, Gear S2, Gear S3, Gear IconX, Gear VR with Controller, Gear 360 (2017)
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S-Voice
Yes
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Mobile TV
No
User manual & downloads
FAQs
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