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Display 6.28-inch (1880x2220)
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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
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Front Camera 24MP
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Rear Camera 16MP + 24MP
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RAM 6GB
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Storage 64GB
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Battery Capacity 3700mAh
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OS Android 8.0
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Summary
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star mobile was launched in June 2018. The phone comes with a 6.28-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 1880x2220 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. It comes with 6GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star runs Android 8.0 and is powered by a 3700mAh battery.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star on the rear packs a 16-megapixel (f/1.7) primary camera, and a 24-megapixel (f/1.7) camera. It sports a 24-megapixel camera on the front for selfies with an f/2.0 aperture.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is based on Android 8.0 and packs 64GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 256GB). The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is a dual-SIM (GSM + CDMA and GSM + CDMA) mobile. The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star measures 162.40 x 77.00 x 7.50mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 188.00 grams. It was launched in Black and White colours.
Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.00, and USB Type-C. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor. The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star supports face unlock.
As of 20th August 2026, Samsung Galaxy A8 Star price in India starts at Rs. 16,990.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Price in India
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star price in India starts from ₹ 16,990. The lowest price of Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is ₹ 16,990 at Amazon on 20th August 2026.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Full Specifications
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy A8 Star |
| Price in India | ₹16,990 |
| Release date | June 2018 |
| Launched in India | Yes |
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 162.40 x 77.00 x 7.50 |
| Weight (g) | 188.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 3700 |
| Colours | Black, White |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.28 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 1880x2220 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 18.5:9 |
| Processor | octa-core |
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Internal storage | 64GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 256 |
| Rear camera | 16-megapixel (f/1.7) + 24-megapixel (f/1.7) |
| Rear flash | LED |
| Front camera | 24-megapixel (f/2.0) |
| Operating system | Android 8.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| SIM 1 | |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM + CDMA |
| SIM 2 | |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM + CDMA |
| Face unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
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46 reviews
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Get heat during playing games..battery backup doesn't met my expectationVicente H (Mar 17, 2019) on Gadgets 360The phone get heat while playing games..battery backup is not that good..now i came to understand why people rate it over-price with this phone..charger too get warm.bixby is awesome.camera doesn't meet my expectation..recording videos its ok.Is this review helpful?
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The Bestest Camera Phone plus 6GB RAM AND Also Good For Gaming......Pro Pan- GAMING (Feb 2, 2019) on Gadgets 360 RecommendsEveryone should buy this phone is they are like of taking pictures and if u also want gaming u can try this phone A8 STAR as I play Many games and this device hasn't lagged till yet... I'm talking about the game PUBG MOBILE.... HOPE U BUY IT.... ENJOY! #A8 STAR ROCKS #SAMSUNG ROCKS ITS SELFI CAMERA IS ALSO 24MP AND RAM IS 6 GB AND STORAGE IS 64GB. #SAMSUNG ROCKS!Is this review helpful?
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samsung galaxy a8 starAnkush Dutta (Sep 22, 2018) on Gadgets 360as i using a8star is just the wastage of money as there is no upgrade of things that samsung have made and samsung is moving around 6gb and 64gb .I think for 6gb and 64gb product cost is high and it is in segment of 20000 not 35000Is this review helpful?
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Worth every pennySohan Lal (Jul 20, 2019) on Flipkartsuper nice 😊👌Is this review helpful?
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Just wow!Dhirendra Kumar Mishra (Jul 18, 2019) on FlipkartVery goodIs this review helpful?
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