 Samsung Galaxy A8 | |
| Brand | Samsung Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Galaxy A series |
| First released | September 30, 2016; 9 years ago (2016-09-30) |
| Availability by region | October 1, 2016 (2016-10-01) |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
| Compatible networks | 2G GSM & EDGE 3G (UMTS/HSPA/CDMA/TD-SCDMA) 4G (FDD/TDD LTE) |
| Dimensions | 156 mm (6.1 in) H 76.8 mm (3.02 in) W 7.2 mm (0.28 in) D |
| Weight | 182 g (6.4 oz) |
| Operating system | Original:Android6.0.1 "Marshmallow" Current:Android8.0 "Oreo" |
| System-on-chip | Exynos 7 Octa 7420 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.1 GHzCortex-A57 + quad-core 1.5 GHzCortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T760MP8 |
| Memory | 3 GB LPDDR3 RAM |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Removable storage | up to 256 GB |
| Battery | non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh withfast-charging technology |
| Rear camera | 16 MP ISOCELL sensor |
| Front camera | 5 MP sensor |
| Display | 5.7 in (140 mm) 1920x1080pixel (386ppi)Full HD Super AMOLED Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Connectivity | WLAN,NFC,Bluetooth 4.2, USB |
| Data inputs | |
| Model | A810F (Global - Single SIM) A810F/DS (Global - Dual SIM) A810S (South Korea) |
TheSamsung Galaxy A8 (2016) (stylized asSAMSUNG Galaxy A86) is anAndroidphablet produced bySamsung Electronics. It was introduced on September 30, 2016 by South Korean telecom providerSK Telecom.[1] Unlike mostGalaxy A series smartphones, the Galaxy A8 (2016) has a better processor similar to Samsung's 2015 flagships, theSamsung Galaxy S6,Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge andSamsung Galaxy Note 5.
Following its release, the Galaxy A8 (2016) is only available in the South Korean market with a price of 649,000South Korean won (estimated around 580USD), as of October 1, 2016. Other countries are expected to release the device soon.[2]
The smartphone features anExynos 7420SoC consisting of 4ARMCortex-A57 and 4Cortex-A53 backed by theMali-T760MP8 GPU and sports 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB internal storage, expandable to 256 GB via a MicroSD slot which can also be used for a secondNano-SIM (in international versions). The device retains a non-removable battery like its predecessor, rated at 3500 mAh with Adaptive Fast Charging technology. The Galaxy A8 (2016) also has a fingerprint scanner and support forSamsung Pay withNFC andMST communication technologies.[3]
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) has a full metal body, similar to the previousSamsung Galaxy A8. The Galaxy A8 (2016) has a larger 5.7-inch display compared to theSamsung Galaxy Note 7, but it uses aFull HD Super AMOLED. The Galaxy A8 (2016)’s front display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) runsAndroid 6.0.1Marshmallow withGrace UX interface introduced in theGalaxy Note 7. A new "Always On display" functionality displays a clock, calendar, and notifications on-screen when the device is in standby, similar toSamsung Galaxy S7,S7 Edge.[4]
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