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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy J8

Smartphone

Display diagonal
6 in
Battery capacity
3,500 mAh

Display

Display diagonal
6 in
Display pixel density
274 ppi*
Resolution
720 x 1480
Panel
Super AMOLED
Horizontal pixels
720 px
Vertical pixels
1,480 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    6 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    720 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,480 px*
    Technology
    Super AMOLED*

Processing & platform

Processor
Reported value 1: Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53*
Reported value 2: Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53*
Graphics

CPU core groups

  • Cortex-A53*
    Cores
    8*
    Listed frequency
    1.8 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
64 GB, 4 GB RAM or 32 GB, 3 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

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

Memory options

  • 3 GB
    Capacity
    3 GB
  • 4 GB
    Capacity
    4 GB
  • 4 GB (or)*
    Capacity
    4 GB*
    Variant / details
    or*

Storage options

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

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    5 MP
  • Front selfie
    Estimated light-capture index
    ≈ 1.7* Estimated · full frame at f/2 = 100 Nominal format · 4:3 estimate
    Position
    Front
    Resolution
    16 MP
    Role
    selfie
    Aperture
    1.90 f-number*
    Optical format
    1/3.06*

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

Area/aperture estimates assume equal scene brightness and exposure time; full frame at f/2 = 100. Nominal-format estimates assume 4:3. Lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are not included.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
3,500 mAh

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Bluetooth
4.2
NFC
No*

Sensors

  • accelerometer*
  • Fingerprint (rear-mounted)*
  • proximity*

Connectivity & features

  • USB 2.0

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
159.2 x 75.7 x 8.2 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)*
Height
159.20 mm
Width
75.70 mm
Thickness
8.20 mm
Weight
177 g

Colors

  • Black*
  • Blue*
  • Gold*
  • Purple*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 44 fields
body weight
177 g (6.24 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    177*
    unit
    g*
    original
    177 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
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
6.0 inches, 91.4 cm (~75.8% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    6.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    91.4*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    91.4 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
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    720*
    y
    1,480*
    unit
    px*
    original
    720 x 1480*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
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 J8*
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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, 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, recording*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity*
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
misc colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Purple*
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 (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 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    14*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    14 nm*
    span
    • 32*
    • 37*
    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*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.6*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.6 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Adreno 506*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
64 GB, 4 GB RAM or 32 GB, 3 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4 GB*
    span
    • 7*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 19*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    3 GB*
    span
    • 26*
    • 30*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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 250 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), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100) - J810Y/DS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body build
Plastic 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
main camera dual
16 MP, f/1.7, AF 5 MP, f/1.9, depth sensor*
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
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 18*
    • 22*
    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*
  • value
    1.9*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.9*
    span
    • 24*
    • 29*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera features
LED flash*
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
misc models
SM-J810G, SM-J810F, J810Y, SM-J810Y, SM-J810GF, SM-J810M*
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
16 MP, 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
    • 7*
    • 12*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2018, May*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.57 W/kg (head)     1.18 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.57*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.57 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.18*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.18 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 3500 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,500*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3500 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 112 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2018, July*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 23 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
159.2 x 75.7 x 8.2 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.2*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.2 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.32*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.32 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 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
177* 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
720*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
1,480*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
6* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
75.8* %
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
Selfie 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
4.2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
3,500* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
365.79999999999995*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
Samsung Galaxy J8*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2018.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Height (mm)
159.2* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
75.7* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
8.2* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 51 fields
Battery · Music play
Up to 112 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 23 h (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable*
Body · Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame*
Body · Dimensions
159.2 x 75.7 x 8.2 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)*
Body · SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Body · Weight
177 g (6.24 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE*
Comms · NFC
No*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS*
Comms · Radio
FM radio, recording*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct*
Display · Resolution
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)*
Display · Size
6.0 inches, 91.4 cm2 (~75.8% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Super AMOLED*
Features · Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity*
Launch · Announced
2018, May. Released 2018, July*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Dual
16 MP, f/1.7, AF Auxiliary lens*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Features
eMMC 5.1*
Memory · Internal
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Purple*
Misc · Models
SM-J810G, SM-J810F, J810Y, SM-J810Y, SM-J810GF, SM-J810M*
Historical price
About 310 EUR*
Misc · SAR EU
0.57 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - J810Y/DS*
Network · Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Platform · Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53*
Platform · GPU
Adreno 506*
Platform · OS
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)*
Selfie camera · Features
LED flash*
Selfie camera · Single
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm*
Selfie camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Camera optical formats
Front selfie
Resolution
16.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
1.9* f-number
Optical format
1/3.06*
Colors
Black
Black*
Gold
Gold*
Blue
Blue*
Purple
Purple*
Display
Display
Diagonal
6.0* in
Horizontal pixels
720* px
Vertical pixels
1,480* px
Technology
Super AMOLED*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
16.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
1.9* f-number
Memory options
3 GB
Capacity
3.0* GB
4 GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
32 GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
3 GB RAM / 32 GB
Memory
3.0* GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A53
Cores
8*
Listed frequency
1.8* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
16.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Aperture
1.7* f-number
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
Fingerprint (rear-mounted)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*
proximity
proximity*

* Provisional data