Name: Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Brand: Samsung
SKU: Galaxy A8 (2018)
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Rating: 4.6 (1 reviews)

The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) was launched in January 2018. The smartphone comes with a 5,6 inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels.

Processor

This Samsung is powered by a Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 64-bit chip with a 2,2 GHz Octa-Core processor. This chipset has a octa-core processor with 4096 MB RAM. With a thickness of 8.4 millimeters, the device is not too thick. This phone weighs 172 grams.

IP68

An IP68 rating means that a phone is dust tight and can be submerged in water for extended periods of time without damage. This rating is determined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), which is an independent organization that sets standards for electrical and electronic technologies. The "6" in the IP68 rating indicates that the phone is completely dust tight, while the "8" indicates that it can be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meters without any damage.

Camera

The Galaxy A8 (2018) has a 15,9 megapixel camera, it means that the camera is capable of capturing detailed images without the added cost and complexity of a higher megapixel count. This can be useful if you want to take high-resolution photos that you can zoom in on or crop without losing too much detail, but you don't need the very highest level of image quality. In general, having this amount of megapixels can provide a good balance of image quality and affordability. You can also use the 15,9 megapixel selfie camera for video calling, for example.

Pros

15,9 megapixel camera
64-bit octa-core processor
Fingerprint scanner for quick unlocking
Not too thick with 8.4 millimeters
(Relatively) new operating system: Android 7.1 (Nougat)
HSDPA, LTE-A support for super fast internet
A nice amount of RAM (4GB)
IP68 certification
Dust-proof and protected against submersion indefinitely

Negatives

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Call & data functions

The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) supports frequencies from international networks with which you can use the fastest LTE-A network. The speed of LTE-A is perfect for watching video on the go via your mobile network, where the speed is often even higher than the WiFi connection at home. Choose a large data package with this device. You can also connect via WiFi at home or at the office.

Memory and connection options

The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has 4096 MB of RAM (4 GB) and 64 GB internal storage . Expandable memory: microSD up to 256 GB. There is a USB-C connection. One of the main benefits is that USB-C is reversible, which means that the cable can be inserted into the port in either direction. This makes it much easier to connect the cable to the phone, especially in situations where you can't see the port clearly. The use of a USB-C port on a phone can also provide faster charging, easier cable connections, and faster data transfer speeds. Connecting Bluetooth headsets or car kits is no problem.

With a storage of 64 GB you can go a bit ahead. You may need to clean your phone after a while. Furthermore, there are of course possibilities to expand storage in the cloud, such as with Google Drive or Dropbox.

Screen & operation

The phone is operated via the large 5,6 inch touchscreen.The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) can display up to a 16 millions colors. This screen has a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. It is claimed that the human eye can distinguish a maximum of 477 pixels per inch at 30 cm. With 442 pixels per inch, this Full HD screen is super sharp and true to life, even at close range. This does not get your eyes tired and you can easily enjoy the highest resolution images.