Upgrade Galaxy J to the new Galaxy A.
We took what you love about J to create a better lineup – the new Galaxy A. See how J has been upgraded into the era of live.
Highlights
Infinity Display
HD Display
Finger Print Scanner
Camera Technology
Features
Live colorful with sAMOLED display
Ready for uncompromising color? Galaxy J8 displays truly vivid images all the way to the edge of the device. Infinity Display - weighing in with 6.0" HD+ Super AMOLED screen and an 18.5:9 ratio - maximizes the available screen coverage for a more immersive viewing experience.
Fluidity and style
Comfortably stylish for life on the move. With its beautifully smooth curves and streamlined finishing, Galaxy J8 embodies fluidity and sits nicely in the palm of your hand. Choose from a range of various device colors to match your mood.
*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.
**Device color option may vary, depending on the country or region.
Multitask-ready display
Galaxy J8's vivid 6.0" Infinity Display is ideal for multitasking activities, including gaming, texting and browsing. App Pair makes it possible to watch videos and to send messages simultaneously, so you can keep watching video clips without having to take your eyes off your messages.
*App Pair is only available with supported apps.
Focus where needed
Galaxy J8 features an advanced dual camera to allow for a professional-looking bokeh blur effect, So, subjects and shapes really stand out. With Live focus, you can manually adjust the depth of field before and after the photoshoot for better focus manageability.
The clearer way to capture
Shoot where the light isn't sufficient. Galaxy J8 features low aperture with Dual Rear Camera 16MP (F1.7) + 5MP (F1.9) and Front Camera 16MP (F1.9) lenses to help you capture confidentially in low-lit environments. Thanks to its three-level front LED flash, you can take selfies that really shine.
*MP (Megapixel) stands for the number of millions of pixels per inch a camera has. It helps determine the resolution of your photographs.
**Images simulated for illustrative purposes.
Enjoy greater creativity with your images
Add some creative flair to your photos. Galaxy J8 comes with various camera features and creative filters to liven up what you capture without glare.
Enjoy greater creativity with your images
Add some creative flair to your photos. Galaxy J8 comes with various camera features and creative filters to liven up what you capture without glare.
- *Images simulated for illustrative purposes.
- *Images simulated for illustrative purposes.
Build a story with your photos
Edit your photos and videos to create your own customized story and organize your images and videos by theme. With your contents, you can easily categorize and share them with friends and family, thanks to more enhanced features.
*Image simulated for demo purpose.
Convenient mobile security
Personalized protection
Now you can unlock your phone instantly by simply holding it to your face. Face Recognition technology grants mobile access for you alone to ensure your personal data doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
Protection at your fingertip
Simplify mobile access with security you can trust. Galaxy J8 features reliable fingerprint scanning that enables you to log in to websites and apps for seamless multitasking.
Hidden for your protection
Samsung's Secure Folder is a powerful security solution that lets you create private and encrypted space to store content such as photos, documents and voice recording files under an additional layer of protection.
- *The availability of this service may vary by country. <br/>**Images simulated for illustrative purposes.
- *The availability of this service may vary by country.
- *The availability of this service may vary according to the nature of the content being encrypted. <br/>**Secure Folder separates storage at the software level.
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 or the settings menu.
*Dual messenger support may vary according to country or the messenger application, and may not be supported on single-SIM models.
Ample storage
More room to store what's worth holding on to. Galaxy J8 comes with up to 15GB of Samsung Cloud storage, so you can comfortably keep your content safe and close at hand whenever and wherever you need it.
*Availability of services and storage may vary depending on the country, carrier, or usage environment.
**Free 15GB storages is provided per each Samsung account.
*Availability of services and storage may vary depending on the country, carrier, or usage environment.
**Free 15GB storages is provided per each Samsung account.
Keep your health on track
Meet your personal health manager to keep your life in optimal balance. Galaxy J8 features Samsung Health, which monitors your activity levels, nutrition's habits and sleep patterns all in one convenient place for quick and easy access.
*Gear Fit sold separately.
*Gear Fit sold separately.
Convenient Wi-Fi switching
Hassle-free enabling and disabling Wi-Fi, Galaxy J8 stores your Wi-Fi history and will automatically switch on and off when entering and exiting frequently used hotspots. Now, you can have seamless connectivity while reducing mobile data usage when moving in and out of Wi-Fi zones.
*Wi-Fi connect and speed may vary depending on the usage environment.
Specifications
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CPU Speed
1.8GHz
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Main Camera - Resolution
16.0 MP + 5.0 MP
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Weight (g)
177
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Standard Battery Capacity (mAh)
3500
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Audio Playback Time (Hours)
Up to 112
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CPU Speed
1.8GHz
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CPU Type
Octa-Core
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Size (Main_Display)
153.6mm (6.0")
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Resolution (Main Display)
1480 x 720 (HD+)
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Technology (Main Display)
Super AMOLED
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Color Depth (Main Display)
16M
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Main Camera - Resolution
16.0 MP + 5.0 MP
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Main Camera - F Number
F1.7 , F1.9
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Main Camera - Auto Focus
Yes
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Rear Camera - OIS
No
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Front Camera - Resolution
16.0 MP
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Front Camera - F Number
F1.9
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Front Camera - Auto Focus
No
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Front Camera - OIS
No
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Main Camera - Flash
Yes
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Front Camera - Flash
Yes
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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)
64
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Available Storage (GB)
51.2
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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 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), B5(850), B8(900)
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4G FDD LTE
B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800)
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4G TDD LTE
B38(2600), B40(2300)
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ANT+
Yes
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USB Interface
Micro USB
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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 b/g/n 2.4GHz
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Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
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Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth v4.2
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NFC
No
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PC Sync.
Smart Switch (PC version)
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Android
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Form Factor
Touch Bar
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Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor
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Dimension (HxWxD, mm)
159.2 x 75.7 x 8.2
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Weight (g)
177
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Internet Usage Time(3G) (Hours)
Up to 12
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Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)
Up to 13
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Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)
Up to 14
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Video Playback Time (Hours)
Up to 20
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Standard Battery Capacity (mAh)
3500
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Removable
No
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Audio Playback Time (Hours)
Up to 112
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Talk Time (3G WCDMA) (Hours)
Up to 23
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Video Playing Format
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
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Video Playing Resolution
FHD (1920 x 1080)@60fps
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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
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S-Voice
No
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Mobile TV
No
User manual & downloads
FAQs
- How to fast charge on your galaxy device?
- What to do if my galaxy buds does not connect properly?
- How to pair and switch devices that is connected to the galaxy buds?
- What do I do when the location information is inaccurate on my Samsung smartphone?
- How to transfer data from an iPhone or iPad to a new Galaxy device with Smart Switch
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