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Phones
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

Smartphone

Display diagonal
5.60 in*
Chipset
Exynos 7885 Octa
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh*

Benchmark results

  • Basemark OS II · 2.0 · total2,007* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Basemark OS II · version unreported · total2,067* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Basemark X · version unreported · total15,299* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Geekbench · 4.4 · Unspecified workload4,418* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Geekbench · 4.4 · Unspecified workload4,418* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • GFXBench · version unreported · Unspecified workload · ES 3.1 onscreen5.20* fpsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • GFXBench · version unreported · Unspecified workload · ES 3.1 onscreen5.20* fpsPlatform unreported Compare results

Display

Display diagonal
5.60 in*
Display pixel density
441 ppi*
Resolution
1080 × 2220*
Panel
AMOLED
Horizontal pixels
Display: 1,080 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 2,220 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    5.60 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    1,080 px*
    Vertical pixels
    2,220 px*
    Technology
    Super AMOLED*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Exynos 7885 Octa
Processor
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Graphics

CPU core groups

  • Cortex-A73*
    Cores
    2*
    Listed frequency
    2.2 GHz*
  • Cortex-A53*
    Cores
    6*
    Listed frequency
    1.6 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 4 GB RAM / 32 GB storage*
    Memory
    4 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*
  • 4 GB RAM / 64 GB storage*
    Memory
    4 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Memory options

  • 4 GB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*

Storage options

  • 32 GB
    Capacity
    32 GB
  • 64 GB
    Capacity
    64 GB

Supported storage media

  • SD card

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    1.70 f-number
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    16 MP
  • Front camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Front
    Resolution
    16 MP
  • Front camera 2
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    1.90 f-number
    Position
    Front
    Resolution
    8 MP

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
3,000 mAh*

Charging

  • Wired*
    Rated charging power
    18 W*
    Technology
    wired*
    Variant / details
    Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android Oreo
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Reported value 2: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Reported value 3: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot*
Reported value 4: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Reported value 2: 5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Reported value 3: 5*
Reported value 4: 5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Reported value 5: 5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE*
NFC
Yes*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity sensor
  • compass*
  • Fingerprint (rear-mounted)*
  • gyro*
  • proximity*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)*
Height
149.20 mm
Width
70.60 mm
Thickness
8.40 mm
Weight
172 g*

Colors

  • Black*
  • blue*
  • gold*
  • orchid grey*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 34 fields
Body Weight
172 g (6.07 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    172*
    unit
    g*
    original
    172 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 Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Nano-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
5.6 inches, 79.6 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.6*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.6 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    79.6*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    79.6 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 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,080*
    y
    2,220*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1080 x 2220*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    14*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    14 nm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
Mali-G71*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64GB*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4GB*
    span
    • 19*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF*
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.*
  • value
    26*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    26mm*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.12*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.12µm*
    span
    • 35*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    1.7*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.7*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera 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
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm, 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm*
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.*
  • value
    26*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    26mm*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.0µm*
    span
    • 36*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 44*
    • 48*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    24*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    24mm*
    span
    • 57*
    • 61*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.12*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.12µm*
    span
    • 78*
    • 84*
    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
    • 7*
    • 12*
  • value
    1.9*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.9*
    span
    • 50*
    • 55*
optical_format_declarations
  • original
    1/3.06"*
    span
    • 27*
    • 34*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
  • original
    1/4.0"*
    span
    • 70*
    • 76*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Features
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
Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS NFC
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
USB Type-C 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3000 mAh*
    span
    • 7*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Charging
18W wired*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    18*
    unit
    W*
    original
    18W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 3*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Black, orchid grey, gold, blue*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 250 EUR*
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
Network 2gbands
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
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 4gbands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 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
    75*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    75 Mbps*
    span
    • 41*
    • 48*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.4*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.4 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.33*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.33 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 · 59 fields
body weight
172 g (6.07 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    172*
    unit
    g*
    original
    172 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 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
5.6 inches, 79.6 cm (~75.6% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.6*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.6 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    79.6*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    79.6 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 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,080*
    y
    2,220*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1080 x 2220*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
display
Always-on display*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory card slot
microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated 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 (2018)*
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/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer*
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
Black, orchid grey, gold, blue*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 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 (3CA) Cat11 600/75 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
    75*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    75 Mbps*
    span
    • 43*
    • 50*
    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 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    14*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    14 nm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 18*
    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 (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Mali-G71*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 3*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4 GB*
    span
    • 10*
    • 14*
    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, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF*
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.*
  • value
    26*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    26mm*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.12*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.12µm*
    span
    • 35*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    1.7*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.7*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
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 270 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
body
Samsung Pay IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
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)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body build
Front glass (Gorilla Glass 4), back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame*
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
display protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera dual
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm*
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.*
  • value
    27*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    27mm*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.0µm*
    span
    • 35*
    • 40*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 42*
    • 46*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    24*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    24mm*
    span
    • 55*
    • 59*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.12*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.12µm*
    span
    • 74*
    • 80*
    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
    • 7*
    • 12*
  • value
    1.9*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.9*
    span
    • 48*
    • 53*
optical_format_declarations
  • original
    1/3.1"*
    span
    • 27*
    • 33*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
  • original
    1/4"*
    span
    • 68*
    • 72*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
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
battery charging
Fast battery charging 18W*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    18*
    unit
    W*
    original
    18W*
    span
    • 22*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
SM-A530F, SM-A530F, SM-A530K, SM-A530L, SM-A530S, SM-A530N, SM-A530W*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests performance
Basemark OS II: 2067* / Basemark OS II 2.0: 2007Basemark X: 15299*
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
tests camera
Photo / Video*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests loudspeaker
Voice 69dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 81dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests audio quality
Noise -92.1dB / Crosstalk -90.0dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests battery life
Endurance rating 92h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests display
Contrast ratio: Infinity (nominal), 3.842 (sunlight)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2017, December*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound
24-bit/192kHz audio Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    192*
    unit
    kHz*
    original
    192kHz*
    span
    • 7*
    • 13*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.24 W/kg (head)     1.25 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.24*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.24 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.25*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.25 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 3000 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3000 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 66 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2018, January*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 24 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.4*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.4 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.33*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.33 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
Basemark OS II score
suite
Basemark OS II
score
2,067.0*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
Basemark OS II*
workload
total*
Basemark OS II score
suite
Basemark OS II
version
2.0
score
2,007.0*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
Basemark OS II*
version
2.0*
workload
total*
Basemark X score
suite
Basemark X
score
15,299.0*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
Basemark X*
workload
total*
Specifications 3 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
172* 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
2,220*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
5.6* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
75.6* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
4* 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
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
5*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
3,000* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
282.5*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2017.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Height (mm)
149.2* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
70.6* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
8.4* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 4 · 62 fields
Battery · Charging
18W wired*
Battery · Music play
Up to 66 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 24 h (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable*
Body · Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame*
Body · Dimensions
149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)*
Body · Features
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)*
Body · SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Body · Weight
172 g (6.07 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Comms · NFC
Yes*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS*
Comms · Radio
FM radio*
Comms · USB
USB Type-C 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Display · Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4*
Display · Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)*
Display · Size
5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.6% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Super AMOLED*
Features · Features
ANT+ Samsung Pay*
Features · Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer*
Launch · Announced
2017, December. Released 2018, January*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Main Camera · Single
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Features
eMMC 5.1*
Memory · Internal
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Black, orchid grey, gold, blue*
Misc · Models
SM-A530F, SM-A530F, SM-A530K, SM-A530L, SM-A530S, SM-A530N, SM-A530W*
Historical price
About 250 EUR*
Misc · SAR EU
0.24 W/kg (head) 1.25 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 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66*
Network · Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Our Tests · Audio quality
Noise -92.1dB / Crosstalk -90.0dB*
Our Tests · Battery (old)
Endurance rating 92h*
Our Tests · Camera
Photo / Video*
Our Tests · Display
Contrast ratio: Infinity (nominal), 3.842 (sunlight)*
Our Tests · Loudspeaker
Voice 69dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 81dB*
Our Tests · Performance
GeekBench: 4418* (v4.4) GFXBench: 5.2*fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Platform · Chipset
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Platform · GPU
Mali-G71*
Platform · OS
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI*
Selfie camera · Dual
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm*
Selfie camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Features
24-bit/192kHz audio*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Benchmark results
  • benchmark
    GeekBench
    version
    4.4
    score
    4,418*
    unit
    points
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
  • benchmark
    GFXBench
    score
    5.2*
    unit
    fps
    scenario
    ES 3.1 onscreen
    version
    Not reported
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
Charging
Wired
Rated charging power
18.0* W
Technology
wired*
Variant / details
Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
Colors
Black
Black*
orchid grey
orchid grey*
gold
gold*
blue
blue*
Display
Display
Diagonal
5.6* in
Horizontal pixels
1,080* px
Vertical pixels
2,220* px
Technology
Super AMOLED*
Front cameras
Front wide
Resolution
16.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
wide*
Aperture
1.9* f-number
Front wide ·
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
wide*
Aperture
1.9* f-number
Memory options
4 GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
32 GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 32 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A73
Cores
2*
Listed frequency
2.2* GHz
Cortex-A53
Cores
6*
Listed frequency
1.6* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear wide
Resolution
16.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
wide*
Aperture
1.7* f-number
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
Fingerprint (rear-mounted)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*
barometer
barometer*
Specifications 5 · 44 fields
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)*
3.5mm jack
Yes*
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66*
Announced
2017, December. Released 2018, January*
Audio quality
Noise -92.1dB / Crosstalk -90.0dB*
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 92h*
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame*
Camera
Photo / Video*
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Charging
18W wired*
Chipset
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)*
Colors
Black, orchid grey, gold, blue*
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Dimensions
149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)*
Display
Contrast ratio: Infinity (nominal), 3.842 (sunlight)*
GPU
Mali-G71*
Internal
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM*
Loudspeaker
Voice 69dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 81dB*
Models
SM-A530F, SM-A530F, SM-A530K, SM-A530L, SM-A530S, SM-A530N, SM-A530W*
Music play
Up to 66 h*
NFC
Yes*
OS
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI*
Performance
GeekBench: 4418* (v4.4) GFXBench: 5.2*fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS*
Historical price
About 250 EUR*
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4*
Radio
FM radio*
SAR EU
0.24 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)*
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer*
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Size
5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.6% screen-to-body ratio)*
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps*
Status
Discontinued*
Talk time
Up to 24 h (3G)*
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable*
USB
USB Type-C 2.0*
Weight
172 g (6.07 oz)*
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Benchmark results
  • benchmark
    GeekBench
    version
    4.4
    score
    4,418*
    unit
    points
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
  • benchmark
    GFXBench
    score
    5.2*
    unit
    fps
    scenario
    ES 3.1 onscreen
    version
    Not reported
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
Memory options
4 GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
32 GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 32 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A73
Cores
2*
Listed frequency
2.2* GHz
Cortex-A53
Cores
6*
Listed frequency
1.6* GHz

* Provisional data