Experience life at its limits
Delight in an expansive view on the Galaxy A8 Star with its impressive 6.3 inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display*. The stunning, large display extends from edge to edge for an immersive visual experience that will captivate and enthrall.
*6.3” display size is where screen is measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners.
Highlights
Enjoy the bigger picture
Style that fits
Light is on your side
Features
Style in the palm of your hand
The Galaxy A8 Star’s sleek design and ergonomically refined styling gives you a grip that feels natural in your hand. Now you can use it comfortably for the daily adventures in your life, even when you’re on the move.
Bold and beautiful photos
Whether you’re basking in the sun or the glow of a flickering candle, you'll be able to shoot every scene clearly with the improved low-light capability of the Galaxy A8 Star's dual 16MP+24MP(F 1.7) rear camera. Its powerful sensors minimise noise, allowing you to take crisp and clear snapshots in both bright and dark environments.
Bold and beautiful photos
Whether you’re basking in the sun or the glow of a flickering candle, you'll be able to shoot every scene clearly with the improved low-light capability of the Galaxy A8 Star's dual 16MP+24MP(F 1.7) rear camera. Its powerful sensors minimise noise, allowing you to take crisp and clear snapshots in both bright and dark environments.
Bold and beautiful photos
Whether you’re basking in the sun or the glow of a flickering candle, you'll be able to shoot every scene clearly with the improved low-light capability of the Galaxy A8 Star's dual 16MP+24MP(F 1.7) rear camera. Its powerful sensors minimise noise, allowing you to take crisp and clear snapshots in both bright and dark environments.
- *Image simulated for demo purpose.
- *Image simulated for demo purpose.
- *Image simulated for demo purpose.
Smart selfie expression
Enhance your image with built-in features such as Smart Beauty to accentuate your best features and Pro Lighting to mimic studio lighting. With the Galaxy A8 Star, you'll always look fabulous!
**Beauty effect can only be applied when using the front camera. Beauty and Sports effects cannot be adjusted during video recording.
***Image simulated for demo purpose.
**Beauty effect can only be applied when using the front camera. Beauty and Sports effects cannot be adjusted during video recording.
***Image simulated for demo purpose.
Your photos, your individuality
Add some creative flair and a dash of fun to your photos. The Galaxy A8 Star comes equipped with AR stickers, a range of camera features, and flattering filters - all to give you more ways to express yourself and augment your snapshots.
*Effect of filters is dependent on quality of original image; individual results may vary.
**Image simulated for demo purpose.
At your service
Bixby Home
Quickly access your favourite apps and content with a tap or swipe. Bixby picks up on your preferences, learns your routine and displays content you’ll find useful on a single screen. From recent messages and updates to and your social feeds, to daily news and the weather – Bixby curates relevant information from different apps, so you’ll be able to make the most of your time and accomplish more with less hassle.*
Bixby Reminder
Easily access your schedule on the go. Set a reminder anytime, anywhere, and let Bixby help you manage your needs so you can focus on living in the moment.
Bixby Vision
Broaden your perspective and live life the smart way. Bixby Vision is built into your camera, allowing you to search for items, translate documents with ease, and even scan business cards - all with a simple snap of the shutter.
Bixby Voice
The faster way to get more accomplished. Bixby’s intuitive voice control interface lets you manage phone settings and complete tasks more efficiently without having to spend time navigating through your device. Simply speak and let Bixby do the rest!
- *Bixby service availability requires Samsung Account login and data connection. Available functions and features may vary by country, region and language.
- *Bixby service availability requires Samsung Account login and data connection. Available functions and features may vary by country, region and language.
- *Bixby service availability requires Samsung Account login and data connection. Available functions and features may vary by country, region and language.
- *Bixby service availability requires Samsung Account login and data connection. Available functions and features may vary by country, region and language.
Information on demand
Stay up to speed with essential updates such as incoming notifications, weather alerts, the date and time – all at a glance without having to wake your phone up. With the Galaxy A8 Star’s Always-On-Display, you’ll never be caught off-guard.
Two messengers in one
Easily separate work conversations from personal chats with Dual Messenger. Connect to two different accounts on the same social or instant messaging app* so you won’t have to mix business with pleasure with this feature!
*Supported apps may vary by country and region. The Dual Messenger feature may not be supported on apps that do not recognise multiple user log-in IDs per account.
Achieve and do more
Accomplish more with greater ease and efficiency. The Galaxy A8 Star features App Pair*, which enables you to monitor and manage two apps simultaneously and seamlessly. Launch apps such as video and messenger at the same time, and view them side by side to make multi-tasking a breeze.
*Only available on certain apps with Multi Window capability.
*Only available on certain apps with Multi Window capability.
Safeguard your data
Samsung’s Secure Folder is a powerful security solution that lets you create a private and encrypted space to store content such as photos, documents, and voice recording files under an additional layer* of protection only you can access.
*Secure Folder separates storage at the software level.
*Secure Folder separates storage at the software level.
Keep your health on track
Meet the personal health manager that will help to keep your health in check. Galaxy A8 Star comes pre-loaded with Samsung Health*, a fitness app which tracks your physical activity, vital stats, nutrition habits, and sleep patterns, providing insight that will help you live a happier, healthier life
Gear Fit sold separately.
*Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health-related information accessed through the device(s) and/or application(s) should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician.
Gear Fit sold separately.
*Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health-related information accessed through the device(s) and/or application(s) should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician.
Connect to all that matters
Change how you share your life and enrich your world with Samsung accessories and apps. Track your workouts with wearables* such as the Gear Fit2 Pro and Gear S3, explore virtual worlds with the Samsung Gear VR, and control your smart home with Samsung SmartThings. Whether at home or on the go, your life will be enhanced by a rich ecosystem of Samsung products and services alongside the Galaxy A8 Star.
*Wearables, accessories, Gear VR sold separately.
Charge ahead with confidence
Experience, achieve and share more of what you love without fear – for longer than before. Now with a larger 3,700mAH battery, you’ll be able to stay connected right through the day.
Specifications
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CPU Speed
2.2GHz, 1.8GHz
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Main Camera - Resolution
16.0 MP + 24.0 MP
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Weight (g)
191
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Standard Battery Capacity (mAh)
3700
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Audio Playback Time (Hours
Up to 59
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Technology (Main Display)
SUPER AMOLED
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CPU Speed
2.2GHz, 1.8GHz
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CPU Type
Octa Core
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Size (Main_Display)
159.5mm (6.3" full rectangle) / 157.4mm (6.2" 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 + 24.0 MP
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Rear Camera - F Number
F1.7 , 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
24.0 MP
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Front Camera - F Number
F2.0
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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
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @30fps
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Memory_(GB)
4
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Storage (GB)
64
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Available Storage (GB)
49.6
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External Storage Support
MicroSD (Up to 400GB)
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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 + Hybrid (SIM or 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 (2100MHz), B2 (1900MHz), B3 (1800MHz), B4 (AWS), B5 (850MHz), B7 (2600MHz), B8 (900MHz), B12 (700MHz), B17 (700MHz), B18 (800MHz), B19 (800MHz), B20 (800MHz), B26 (850MHz), B28 (700MHz)
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4G TDD LTE
B38 (2600MHz), B40 (2300MHz), B41 (2500MHz)
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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, Galileo
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Earjack
3.5mm
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MHL
No
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Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4+5GHz), VHT80
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Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
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Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth® 5.0 (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
Touch Bar
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Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
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Dimension (HxWxD, mm)
162.4 x 77.0 x 7.6
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Weight (g)
191
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Internet Usage Time(3G) (Hours)
Up to 13
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Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)
Up to 15
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Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)
Up to 15
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Video Playback Time (Hours)
Up to 19
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Standard Battery Capacity (mAh)
3700
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Audio Playback Time (Hours)
Up to 59
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Audio Playback Time (Hours, Always On Display Off)
Up to 111
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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
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, Gear 360 (2017)
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S-Voice
No
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Mobile TV
No
User manual & downloads
FAQs
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