Perfect your selfie
Live Focus on the Dual Front Camera blurs the background so you and your friends stand out. You can also decorate your selfies with stickers using face-recognition technology. And by enabling Beauty effect, your selfies can come out stunning.
Features
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 16MP rear camera. Its bright F1.7 lens, larger 1.12㎛ pixels, and bigger 1/2.8” sensor bring in light from the environment to help make photos crisp and detailed.*
*Compared to Samsung Galaxy A5.
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.¹
¹Samsung Galaxy A8 provides ingress protection (IP68) against dust, and water resistance in still, fresh water to a maximum depth of 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes. Click here for details regarding proper care/use of device.
See it all at once
Enjoy an expansive view with the Infinity Display. It's a beautiful, large display that extends from side to side so you can view more and scroll less. You'll feel fully immersed in what's on screen thanks to the Infinity Display's 18.5:9 ratio. It offers a wide horizontal view, providing a stunning cinematic experience.
Beautifully designed
With the smooth curves creating a comfortable, ergonomic grip, it's a beautiful phone you won't want to put down.
Power ahead and stay connected
The powerful battery will help keep you going throughout the day. If you happen to run out of power, the Galaxy A8 features fast charge capability, which means you’ll be back enjoying the day in no time.
Do more and store more
Whether multitasking or gaming, it's fast and seamless with the 4GB RAM on the Galaxy A8. You can easily keep important things on hand with expandable microSD storage - up to an additional 400GB.*
* MicroSD card (up to a maximum of 400GB) sold separately.
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.
*Samsung Account login and data network (Wi-Fi or internet connection) required.
Here to help you
Keep your day on track, set reminders, and get information via your camera with Bixby. With Bixby Home, Bixby Vision and Bixby Reminder*, it integrates seamlessly into not just the Galaxy A8, but also your lifestyle.
*Samsung Account login and data network (Wi-Fi or internet connection) required.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 almost anywhere you would use your credit card, in a simple and secure way.*
*Samsung Pay is only available with certain card issuers and banks. See here for the list of banks available: http://www.samsung.com/au/apps/samsungpay/banking-partners/
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 makes sure it’s only accessible to you.*
*Compared to Samsung Galaxy A5.
*Compared to Samsung Galaxy A5.
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 favourite messenger apps—and it's simple to install the second messenger from the Home screen*.
*Compatible messenger apps required.
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.
Convenient Wi-Fi control
Effortlessly conserve mobile data and battery life with adaptive Wi-Fi control on the Galaxy A8. It is designed to remember where you've previously connected to Wi-Fi and turn on to instantly connect when you're in range. When you leave the service range, Wi-Fi should shut off to help keep your battery from draining.
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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CPU Speed
2.2GHz, 1.6GHz
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Rear Camera
16.0 MP
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Weight (g)
172
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Standard Battery Capacity (mAh)
3000
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Audio Playback Time (Hours)
Up to 43
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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)
142.0mm (5.6" full rectangle) / 140.2mm (5.5" 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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Colour 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
FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps
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Memory_(GB)
4
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Storage (GB)
32
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Available Storage (GB)
22.7
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External Storage Support
MicroSD (Up to 400GB)
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SIM size
Nano-SIM (4FF)
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Infra
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD
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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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Form Factor
Touchscreen 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)
149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4
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Weight (g)
172
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Internet Usage Time(3G) (Hours)
Up to 12
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Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)
Up to 14
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Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)
Up to 15
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Video Playback Time (Hours)
Up to 17
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Standard Battery Capacity (mAh)
3000
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Removable
No
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Audio Playback Time (Hours)
Up to 43
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Audio Playback Time (Hours, Always On Display Off)
Up to 64
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Talk Time (3G WCDMA) (Hours)
Up to 19
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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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