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Phones
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)

Smartphone

Display diagonal
5.70 in
Chipset
Exynos 7 Octa 7420
Battery capacity
3,500 mAh

Display

Display diagonal
5.70 in
Display pixel density
386 ppi*
Resolution
1080 x 1920
Panel
Super AMOLED
Horizontal pixels
1,080 px
Vertical pixels
1,920 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    5.70 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    1,080 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,920 px*
    Technology
    Super AMOLED*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Exynos 7 Octa 7420
Processor
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)*

CPU core groups

  • Cortex-A57*
    Cores
    4*
    Listed frequency
    2.1 GHz*
  • Cortex-A53*
    Cores
    4*
    Listed frequency
    1.5 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
32 GB, 3 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 3 GB RAM / 32 GB storage*
    Memory
    3 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*

Memory options

  • 3 GB LPDDR3
    Capacity
    3 GB
    Technology
    LPDDR3
  • 3 GB*
    Capacity
    3 GB*

Storage options

  • 32 GB
    Capacity
    32 GB

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    16 MP
  • Front selfie
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Front
    Resolution
    5 MP
    Role
    selfie

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
3,500 mAh

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android Marshmallow
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot*
Bluetooth
4.2
NFC
Yes

Sensors

  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • compass*
  • Fingerprint (front-mounted)*
  • proximity*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm (6.17 x 3.02 x 0.28 in)*
Height
156 mm
Width
76.80 mm
Thickness
7.20 mm
Weight
182 g

Colors

  • Blue*
  • Gold*
  • Pink*
  • Silver*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 47 fields
body weight
182 g (6.42 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    182*
    unit
    g*
    original
    182 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
5.7 inches, 89.6 cm (~74.5% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.7*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.7 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    89.6*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    89.6 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,080*
    y
    1,920*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1080 x 1920*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    256*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    256 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Galaxy A8 (2016)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
FM radio, RDS, recording*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
ANT+*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 42*
    • 49*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    14*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    14 nm*
    span
    • 18*
    • 23*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Mali-T760MP8*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
32 GB, 3 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    3 GB*
    span
    • 7*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
16 MP, AF, f/1.9*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    16 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    1.9*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.9*
    span
    • 11*
    • 16*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 300 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700), 38(2600) - Taiwan*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body build
Front glass, aluminum body*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms nfc
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
SM-A8100, SM-A810F, SM-A810F, SM-A810YZ*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
8 MP, f/1.9*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    1.9*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.9*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2016, September*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.13 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.13*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.13 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.17*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.17 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,300*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3300 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery music play
Up to 44 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2016, October*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300) - UAE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 22 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm (6.17 x 3.02 x 0.28 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    7.2*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    7.2 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.28*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.28 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 18 fields
Body Weight (g)
182* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
Super AMOLED*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
1,080*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
1,920*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
5.7* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
74.5* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
3* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
16* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Selfie camera Single (MP)
8* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
4.1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
3,300* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
333.00000000000006*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2016.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Height (mm)
156.6* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
76.8* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
7.2* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 51 fields
Battery · Music play
Up to 44 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 22 h (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable*
Body · Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame*
Body · Dimensions
156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm (6.17 x 3.02 x 0.28 in)*
Body · SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Body · Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Comms · NFC
Yes*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)*
Comms · Radio
FM radio, RDS, recording*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Display · Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)*
Display · Size
5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~74.5% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Super AMOLED*
Features · Features
ANT+*
Features · Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Launch · Announced
2016, September. Released 2016, October*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Main Camera · Single
16 MP, f/1.9, AF*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)*
Memory · Features
eMMC 5.1*
Memory · Internal
32GB 3GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold*
Misc · Models
SM-A8100, SM-A810F, SM-A810F, SM-A810YZ, SM-A810S*
Historical price
About 300 EUR*
Misc · SAR EU
0.13 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38 - Taiwan*
Network · Features
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 - UAE*
Network · Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Platform · Chipset
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Platform · GPU
Mali-T760MP8*
Platform · OS
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)*
Selfie camera · Single
8 MP, f/1.9*
Selfie camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Blue
Blue*
Pink
Pink*
Silver
Silver*
Gold
Gold*
Display
Display
Diagonal
5.7* in
Horizontal pixels
1,080* px
Vertical pixels
1,920* px
Technology
Super AMOLED*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
1.9* f-number
Memory options
3 GB
Capacity
3.0* GB
32 GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
3 GB RAM / 32 GB
Memory
3.0* GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A57
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
2.1* GHz
Cortex-A53
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
1.5* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
16.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Aperture
1.9* f-number
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted)
Fingerprint (front-mounted)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*

* Provisional data