| Hardware and OS Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
| Operating system: | Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| Processor: | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Chipset: | Exynos 7885 Octa (14 nm) |
| GPU: | Mali-G71 |
| Internal memory: | 32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM |
| External memory: | microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) |
| Display Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
| Type: | Super AMOLED |
| Size: | 5.6" inc |
| Resolution: | 1080 x 2220 px |
| Protection: | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Touchscreen: | capacitive touchscreen |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio: | 75.6% |
| Display area: | 79.6 cm2 |
| Display aspect ratio: | 18.5:9 (height:width) |
| Pixel Density: | 441 PPI |
| Colors: | 16M |
| Other: | Always-on display |
| Connectivity Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
| 2G Network: | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Network: | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network: | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100) |
| Wi-Fi: | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| Network: | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| SIM card: | Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Bluetooth: | 5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Edge: | Yes |
| GPRS: | Yes |
| GPS: | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC: | Yes |
| Speed: | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps |
| USB: | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector |
| Camera Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
| Main camera: | 16 MP,
Single |
| Specs: | 16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8, 1.12µm, PDAF |
| Features: | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video: | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera: | 16 MP,
Dual |
| Specs: | 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1', 1.0µm
8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/4', 1.12µm |
| Video: | 1080p@30fps |
| Multimedia Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
| 3.5 mm Jack: | Yes |
| Radio: | FM radio |
| Design Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
| Colors: | Black, orchid grey, gold, blue |
| Body build: | Front/back glass, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions: | 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight: | 172 g |
| Battery Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
| Battery capacity: | 3000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion |
| Battery life: | Talking time- Up to 24 h (3G)
Music play - Up to 66 h |
| Other Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
| SAR: | SAR EU - 0.24 W/kg (head), 1.25 W/kg (body) |
| Release date: | 2017, December |
