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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

Released: 2017, DecemberAvailable. Released 2018, January

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General

Brand
Samsung
Model
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
Released
2017, December
Status
Available. Released 2018, January
Price
About 300 EUR
OS
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
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
SIM
Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
Super AMOLED
Size
6.0 inches, 91.4 cm, 2, (~75.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Performance

Chipset
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G71
Internal
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF
Dual
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm, 8 MP, f/1.9, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
18W wired

Network

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

Connectivity

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
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other

Colors
Black, orchid grey, gold, blue
Models
SM-A730F
SAR EU
0.32 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)
Announced
2017, December
Talk time
Up to 23 h (3G)
Music play
Up to 73 h
Loudspeaker
Yes

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM with Exynos 7885 (14 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)?

The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018).