Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)

Release Date: Discontinued

Specs Score 71%
Highlights
6 inches AMOLED
Exynos 7885
4/6 GB RAM
16 MP
3500 mAh with 18W charging

Quick Summary

As a compelling mid-range option, the Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) delivers showcasing Samsung's hallmark display and hardware prowess, solid hardware that easily handles everyday demands. It runs on Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), which pairs beautifully with its 6 inches AMOLED display to ensure fluid, vibrant interactions. Under the hood, it offers snappy, capable performance for multitasking and gaming, backed by a reliable 3500 mAh battery.

Hardware Score Analysis

A detailed breakdown of how this device scores based on automated hardware specification analysis.

Performance 60%
Display 79%
Camera 72%
Battery 70%
Memory 92%

Launch

Status Discontinued

Display

Type Super AMOLED
Size 6.0 inches, 91.4 cm² (~75.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Main Camera

Single
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF
Video 1080p@30fps
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR

Selfie Camera

Dual
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/1.9, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video 1080p@30fps

Body

Dimensions 159.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight 191 g (6.74 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Features IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Colors Black, orchid grey, gold, blue

Connectivity

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
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
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
SIM Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Platform

OS Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset Exynos 7885 (14 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G71

Memory

Card Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage 32GB 4GB RAM, 32GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
ADVERTISEMENT

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm Jack Yes
Features 24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other ANT+
Samsung Pay

Battery

Type Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging 18W wired

Miscellaneous

Models SM-A730F
SAR EU 0.32 W/kg (head)   1.30 W/kg (body)

Disclaimer: we cannot guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct. Mobile specifications can be right or wrong. Please check and verify details carefully from official sources or retailers before making a purchase.
Support Us: When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep the site running.