| Hardware and OS | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | |
| Operating system | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | |
| Processor | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| Chipset | Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) | |
| GPU | Mali-T760MP8 | |
| Internal memory | 32 GB, 3 GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) | |
| Display | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | other phones |
| Type | Super AMOLED | |
| Size | 5.7" inc | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 74.5% | |
| Display area | 89.6 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 16:9 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 386 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Network | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700), 38(2600) - Taiwan | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
| SIM card | Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant) | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | other phones |
| Main camera | 16 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 16 MP, AF, f/1.9 | |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | |
| Design | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | other phones |
| Colors | Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold | |
| Body build | Front glass, aluminum body | |
| Dimensions | 156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | |
| Battery | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 3300 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life | Talking time- Up to 22 h (3G)
Music play - Up to 44 h | |
| Other | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) | other phones |
| SAR | SAR EU - 0.13 W/kg (head), 1.17 W/kg (body) | |
| Release date | 2016, September | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | |
