Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)

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Key Specs
  • Display 5.70-inch (1080x1920)
  • Processor Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420
  • Front Camera 8MP
  • Rear Camera 16MP
  • RAM 3GB
  • Storage 32GB
  • Battery Capacity 3300mAh
  • OS Android 6.0.1
Market Status Released
Release Date September 2016

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Summary

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) mobile was launched in September 2016. The phone comes with a 5.70-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) is powered by a 1.5GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 processor. It comes with 3GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) runs Android 6.0.1 and is powered by a 3300mAh non-removable battery.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) on the rear packs 16-megapixel camera. It sports an 8-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) is based on Android 6.0.1 and packs 32GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 256GB). The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) measures 156.60 x 76.80 x 7.20mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 182.00 grams. It was launched in Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, and Mint colours.

Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v4.20, NFC, USB OTG, FM radio, 3G, and 4G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer.

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Full Specifications

General
Brand Samsung
Model Galaxy A8 (2016)
Release date September 2016
Form factor Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm) 156.60 x 76.80 x 7.20
Weight (g) 182.00
Battery capacity (mAh) 3300
Removable battery No
Colours Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Mint
Display
Screen size (inches) 5.70
Touchscreen Yes
Resolution 1080x1920 pixels
Hardware
Processor 1.5GHz octa-core
Processor make Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420
RAM 3GB
Internal storage 32GB
Expandable storage Yes
Expandable storage type microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB) 256
Camera
Rear camera 16-megapixel
Rear flash Yes
Front camera 8-megapixel
Software
Operating system Android 6.0.1
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS Yes
Bluetooth Yes, v 4.20
NFC Yes
Infrared No
USB OTG Yes
Headphones 3.5mm
FM Yes
Number of SIMs 2
Wi-Fi Direct No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) No
SIM 1
SIM Type Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA GSM
3G Yes
4G/ LTE Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) No
SIM 2
SIM Type Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA GSM
3G No
4G/ LTE Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) No
Sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer Yes
Proximity sensor Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Ambient light sensor No
Gyroscope No
Barometer No
Temperature sensor No
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