Samsung Galaxy A8 Specifications, Price & Features
Overview
Samsung Galaxy A8 is powered by Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) processor and featuring a 5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~73.8% 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.
Full Specifications
| Music Playback Time | Up to 51 h |
|---|---|
| Battery Talk Time | Up to 17 h (3G) |
| Battery Capacity | Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable |
| Build Material | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| Body Dimensions | 158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in) |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| Body Weight | 151 g (5.33 oz) |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| NFC | Yes |
| GPS / Positioning | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant) |
| FM Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB Port | microUSB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) |
| Screen Size | 5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~73.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Other Features | ANT+ |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Announced Date | 2015, July. Released 2015, August |
| Availability Status | Discontinued |
| Camera Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Rear Camera | 16 MP, f/1.9, 31mm (standard), AF |
| Rear Camera Video Recording | 1080p@30fps |
| MicroSD Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 |
| RAM & Storage Options | 32GB 2GB RAM |
| Available Colors | Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold |
| Model Numbers | SM-A8000, SM-A800F |
| Price | ₹ 22,500 |
| SAR Value - EU (Head/Body) | 0.32 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body) |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 |
| Network Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Network Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) |
| Platform CPU | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Platform GPU | Adreno 405 |
| Operating System | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Front Camera | 5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide) |
| Front Camera Video Recording | 1080p@30fps |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Sound Loudspeaker | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A8 in India?
Samsung Galaxy A8 is priced at approximately ₹ 22,500 in India. Prices may vary by retailer and ongoing offers.
Does Samsung Galaxy A8 support 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A8 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?
Samsung Galaxy A8 is equipped with a Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable battery.
What is the display size of Samsung Galaxy A8?
Samsung Galaxy A8 features a 5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~73.8% screen-to-body ratio) display.
What RAM and storage options does Samsung Galaxy A8 come in?
Samsung Galaxy A8 is available in the following configurations: 32GB 2GB RAM.