Samsung Galaxy A8 Overview
Introduction
Samsung is a famous brand of mobile phones and other electronic devices. It launches a different series of phones with specific features and high-specs.
Samsung's A-series phones are for people who can’t afford the high price of a top-end S-series device such as Samsung Galaxy S9, or who don't want it. Nevertheless, the Samsung Galaxy A8 is one of the higher-end A-series handsets. It's not inexpensive but much more affordable than the S9.
Samsung Galaxy A8 is for people who need a Samsung phone, but just don't pay money for Galaxy S9 or S9 +. Yet one of the best selling smartphones via Samsung was the Galaxy A5. Thus, A5 is a Galaxy S7 imitation, A8 goes ahead and it's like an S8 or an S9, but cheaper and better in price. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is not a substitute for a computer of the specified A-series. For the crowds with compatible style, and frame, it is more like a streamlined Galaxy S8 edition
Samsung Galaxy A8 is a solid phone launched in 2018. It is a mid-range handset equipped with great features as it is the firm's first non-flagship all-screen handset – the A8 is all ready to snatch the throne of OnePlus.
The competitive mobiles against Galaxy A8 belong to industries like OnePlus, HUAWEI & Honor. The OnePlus 6 emerged with rapturous cheers, holding all the requisite qualifications required to conquer mid-range gadgets.
That's not to say that the Galaxy A8 (2018) has no ancestor-as the Galaxy A5 (2017) has been. And thus the latest phone with the exception of the main rear camera is an upgrade in virtually every way. In fact the A8 is physically identical to the S8.
The similarly shaped and sized tempered glass-sandwich construction, the large AMOLED screen, and the rear fingerprint sensor are some of the features showing the close link between both the Galaxy A8 and the S8. There's also a stunning selfie update-the A8 now comes with a split front camera with a variety of benefits, such as color fringing background portrait pictures
Samsung is a Korean brand that has ruled over the mobile industry for a decade and is still ruling. The only reason is to interact with their users with the latest and user-friendly technology day by day, and it never failed to do so. It is only an android software-based mobile brand with such popularity and its trust among the users.
Samsung is rapidly growing every day as a company and launching new products into the market that are both very efficient and smart. Their quality and features leave their users to stun because with every new product, they bring forward new technology and features. Samsung a8 is one of the new phones introduced under the Galaxy A series. The Samsung a6 is loaded with smart and up to date features; it is convenient to use and easy on the eyes. The design of the Samsung A8 is so elegant that it shows pure class and grace.
By the time it regulated many innovative series in which Samsung Galaxy A8 is an excellent product of its popular mid-range series, 'A.' The impressive thing is that Samsung has started to offer the features of flagships in its mid-range series while maintaining the balance in the cost. That is why in recent times, the sale of its mid-range series almost equalizes the sale of premium series, especially in Pakistan.
Basic Features
- The great features of the Samsung A8 include first of all its infinity display which means a wide display without any home button and with a 1080x2220 pixels, the clarity and colour contrast is matchless.
- The touchscreen of Samsung A8 is smoother and swifter than ever due to the super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, making it convenient for the user and also making their experience worth the while.
- The other main feature of the Samsung A8 is its high-performance camera.
- The camera is considered to be the most vital feature in the new generation and all the smartphones are working on their new models make sure the camera quality satisfies the users, Samsung A8 has up the game with its front and rear cameras.
- The dual front camera of Samsung A8 is an innovation on its own. The dual camera is 8MP and 16MP respectively. With its autofocus and flash, it makes all the moments worth capturing.
- The rear camera of the phone is also 16MP and captures photos and record videos clearer and brighter in all conditions. The high-performance cameras can detect faces in the picture and maintain focus and also in videos, it keeps its focus intact even if the object is non-stationary.
- Not only that but the Samsung A8 has multiple features to make your pictures and videos more interesting like you can add stickers and filters to the pictures while capturing or even after once they have been saved.
- The Samsung A8 has a large memory of built-in 34GB and 3GB RAM, for a large data storage, now the user can save upto thousands of pictures and other applications on the phone.
- The battery is very long-lasting and efficient, Samsung A8 gives a 24-hour talk time.
- The Samsung A8 has a gorilla glass back and front which makes it strong and the screen stays safe in the case of any mishandling.
- The price of the Samsung A8 is a little on the high end and it has been launched all over Pakistan. Samsung A8 is available all over Pakistan at all the Samsung franchises and outlets.
Features and Specifications
The specs and features of Samsung Galaxy A8 are just enough to fulfill your expected desires from a smartphone. The phone was launched in 2018.
Body & display
The display and body style of A8 is just elegant, and it seems very attractive and comfortable to hold in hand due to its all-glass body wrapped in the aluminum frame for protection. Its perfect corner and smooth edges increase its beauty, and the texture of the phone is just fine.
You can experience an enlightened view of the Infinity Display on the Galaxy A8. It's a beautiful, large display that extends for an extended view you'll love to see from right to left. And with the smooth curves providing a comfortable, flexible grip, this is a nice phone you won't want to put down.
There's also a bit further vacant space above and below the show as well and the texture is clean and straight forward. One of the best things about that is that the A8 is IP68 water-resistant, a quality not seen in cheaper mid-range mobile phones. This offers a horizontal view of the visual spectacle.
Additionally, the screen is beautifully pigment-saturated, AMOLED at resolution 1080 x 2220. It looks better than OLED OnePlus 6. When the Galaxy A8 is in standby, the time, date, power level and a couple of notification icons will be displayed on a panel.
It weighs 172 gm and has an infinity display screen of 5.6 inches. The resolution it provides is as great as 1080 x 2220 pixels due to its Super AMOLED along with the 16M colors. This will give you a great experience while watching your favorite videos. Although after it has perfect body and display and the great thing about it is that it is dust/water resistant till 1.5mm for half an hour.
OS system
It runs on the Android software 7.1.1 Nougat, which can be further updated to 9.0 Pie.
Processor, RAM, and Memory
The phone contains a massive effective octa-core processor with a clock speed of 2.2 GHz along with the Exynos 7885 chipset.
After having such a capable processor, it still has a 4GB RAM, which makes its performance just fluent.
Besides this, it offers an internal memory of 32GB or 64GB up to your choice.
Front and Rear Cameras
The rear camera will give you a new experience of mobile photography with its16 MP, 26mm wide-angle along LED Flash, panorama, and HDR feature. The rear camera of the phone captures photos and record videos clearer and brighter in all conditions, the high-performance cameras can detect faces in the picture and maintain focus. The steady video feature allows the user to make videos of moving objects without blurring out.
It's as simple to take incredible photos on the Galaxy A8 as it is to tape the shutter. The Dual Front Camera revolutionizes snapshots and selfies, focusing on yourself and your mates to catch memories in a novel way. The camera of the smartphone is only becoming more essential – particularly in the mid-range price category – so perhaps the Galaxy A8 is not disappointing, at least as regards the requirements.
There is a 16MP sensor and also possesses an amazing and powerful LED flash, The Samsung Galaxy A8 can also be shoot very quickly and is great fun to use.
It is a great camera that perfects your selfie by capturing it bright and fairly accurate even though in dim-lighting. With dual-sensor, it allows the Live Focus mode to active and aids in blurring the background area, by making the subject clear and accurate.
The dual front camera of Samsung A8 is an innovation on its own, the dual camera is 8MP and 16MP respectively. With its autofocus and flash, it makes all the moments worth capturing.
Battery Life and other features
It comes with a non-removable battery of 3000 mAh. Along all the features contains some problem-solving sensors such as Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer.
There's a 3,000mAh battery inside the Galaxy A8 with power enhanced by AMOLED and 14nm chipset. It will not last a very heavy and intense day use but will last a full day of regular use. Fast charging is enabled which should fill approximately 40% of a degraded battery in half an hour. It has an installed battery on this phone which is non-removable and has quick charging ability.
Audio output is perfectly clean
In the audio quality tests, it becomes successful by providing a fine and clean voice in both audio and video calls. It has a single speaker placed right above the power button which is quite loud and provides rich and deep sound output. It has a headphone jack with 3.5mm space.
Pros
- Bold screen
- Fast camera
- Clean audio output
- Bixby at this price range
- IP 68 resistant
- A cleaver way to search in the gallery
- Read and browse without scrolling
Cons
- Poor GPU for the price
- Just okay – low light photos
- Limited storage
What’s in the box?
- Samsung Galaxy A8 Device
- USB cable
- Earphone
- Ejection pin
- USB power adaptor
- Protective transparent case
- Quick start guide
- Warranty card
Availability and Price in Pakistan
Samsung Galaxy A8 is a mid-range phone for price-sensitive people. In Pakistan, It is a great phone for budget-friendly users and you can but these phones from online websites through delivery processes and by simply visit their stores and enjoy their services. This phone is ideal for someone who clearly wants a Samsung but isn't willing to spend the money requested by a top-end device.
Conclusion
Galaxy A8 is the strongest and finest in A-range, comparable to an S8 mini that has never been released. The competition for this emperor of smartphones and prices is heavy, though, with good models coming from many rivals. So if you don't like to spend any cash on Galaxy S9, A8 is a great solution.
It's still a very good phone. Nonetheless, as usual, Samsung has made their A-series phones somewhat more average-looking to avoid too much jumping on the toes of the S-series. It's a more reasonable alternative to the Galaxy S9, but you may get better value at the rate.
So the Samsung Galaxy A8 isn't the most quality-packed phone at the price, but if you have your mindset on a Galaxy, it's a good all-round choice!