Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) Specifications, Price & Features
Overview
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) is powered by Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) processor and featuring a 6.3 inches, 100.7 cm2 (~80.6% 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 Star (A9 Star).
Full Specifications
| Charging Speed | 15W wired |
|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable |
| Build Material | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Body Dimensions | 162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.30 in) |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Body Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes |
| GPS / Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| 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 |
| Display Features | Samsung Experience 9 UX |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches, 100.7 cm2 (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Other Features | ANT+; Samsung Pay |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Announced Date | 2018, June. Released 2018, June |
| Availability Status | Discontinued |
| Rear Camera | 24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF; 16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF |
| Camera Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Rear Camera Video Recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| MicroSD Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| RAM & Storage Options | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM |
| Available Colors | Black, White |
| Model Numbers | SM-G885F, SM-G8850, SM-G885Y, SM-G885S, SM-G8858 |
| Price | ₹ 31,500 |
| SAR Value - EU (Head/Body) | 0.43 W/kg (head) 1.79 W/kg (body) |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - Global |
| Additional Network Info | CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA - China; 1, 3, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China |
| Network Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps |
| Network Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) |
| Platform CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| Platform GPU | Adreno 512 |
| Operating System | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI |
| Front Camera | 24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm |
| 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 Star (A9 Star) in India?
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) is priced at approximately ₹ 31,500 in India. Prices may vary by retailer and ongoing offers.
Does Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) support 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) 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 Star (A9 Star)?
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) is equipped with a Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable battery.
What is the display size of Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)?
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) features a 6.3 inches, 100.7 cm2 (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio) display.
What RAM and storage options does Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) come in?
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) is available in the following configurations: 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM.