Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Specifications, Price & Features
Overview
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is powered by Exynos 7885 (14 nm) processor and featuring a 5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, and advanced camera features. It offers impressive performance and battery backup. Below are the complete specifications and detailed features of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018).
Full Specifications
| Charging Speed | 18W wired |
|---|---|
| Music Playback Time | Up to 66 h |
| Battery Talk Time | Up to 24 h (3G) |
| Battery Capacity | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Build Material | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Body Dimensions | 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.78 x 0.33 in) |
| Durability / Protection | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| SIM Type | · Nano-SIM; · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Body Weight | 172 g (6.07 oz) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| NFC | Yes |
| GPS / Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| FM Radio | FM radio |
| USB Port | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) |
| Screen Size | 5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Other Features | ANT+; Samsung Pay |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Announced Date | 2017, December. Released 2018, January |
| Availability Status | Discontinued |
| Camera Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Rear Camera | 16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF |
| Rear Camera Video Recording | 1080p@30fps |
| MicroSD Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| RAM & Storage Options | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
| Available Colors | Black, orchid grey, gold, blue |
| Model Numbers | SM-A530F, SM-A530F, SM-A530K, SM-A530L, SM-A530S, SM-A530N, SM-A530W |
| Price | ₹ 22,500 |
| SAR Value - EU (Head/Body) | 0.24 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body) |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| Network Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps |
| Network Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Chipset | Exynos 7885 (14 nm) |
| Platform CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Platform GPU | Mali-G71 |
| Operating System | Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI |
| Front Camera | 16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm; 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Front Camera Video Recording | 1080p@30fps |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Audio Features | 24-bit/192kHz audio |
| Sound Loudspeaker | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) in India?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is priced at approximately ₹ 22,500 in India. Prices may vary by retailer and ongoing offers.
Does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) support 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) does not list 5G network bands - it supports up to 4G/LTE based on its network specifications.
What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is equipped with a Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable battery.
What is the display size of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) features a 5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.6% screen-to-body ratio) display.
What RAM and storage options does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) come in?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is available in the following configurations: 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM.