Samsung just added a couple of smartphone in their A-series lineup, the Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8 Plus (2018). Featuring a Dual Front Camera, infinity display (18:9 aspect ratio), fast charging/USB Type –C, IP68 verification, etc. makes these smartphone a premium quality.
“With the release of the Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+(2018), we’re bringing our customers’ favorite features from our flagship smartphones, such as the Infinity Display and our first Dual Front Camera with Live Focus, to our Galaxy A series, which is already known for its premium design,” said Junho Park, Vice President of Global Product Planning, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics.
Indeed, the Samsung’s S-series smartphones are some of the finest flagships that the company has ever produced. However, the South Korean giant seems to be shifting the load to the A-series, the newly announced Galaxy A8 and A8 Plus clearly prove it.
Galaxy A8 (2018) | Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) | |
| Display | 5.6-inchFHD+ Super AMOLED,1080×2220 | 6.0-inchFHD+ SuperAMOLED,1080×2220 |
| Camera | Front: Dual Camera 16MP FF (F1.9) + 8MP (F1.9) Rear: 16MP PDAF (F1.7) | |
| Dimensions | 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm, 172g | 159.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm, 191g |
| Processor | Octa Core (2.2GHz Dual + 1.6GHz Hexa) | |
| Memory | 4GB RAM, 32/64GB | 4/6GB RAM, 32/64GB |
| Battery | 3000mAh | 3500mAh |
| Fast Charging / USB Type-C | ||
| OS | Android 7.1.1 | |
| Network | 3G, 4G | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80, 256QAM, Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Glonass, BeiDou*) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor | |
| Colors | Black, Orchid Grey, Gold, and Blue | |
Nevertheless, the newly-announced Galaxy A8 and A8 Plus features Infinity Display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio, and , SuperAMOLED display with Full HD Plus, 2220X1080 resolutions.
Unlike, Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note 8, the Galaxy A8 and A8 Plus have slimline bezels, leaving enough space to embed Dual 16 + 8 MP camera at the front, but not curved edges. The fingerprint sensor is placed just below the 16-megapixel camera, at the rear.
Both the devices are IP68 water and dust resistant verified, which can withstand the elements including sweat, rain, sand, and dust, making it suitable nearly for any kind of activity and situation.
The Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) will be available in early January 2018.
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