Overall Score
59.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#3177)59.1
Performance(#4847)60.3
Camera(#3387)42.5
Display(#1865)79.5
Battery(#11269)43.5
Build(#784)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A8
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A8 features a sleek design with dimensions of 158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm and a weight of 151g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and an aluminum frame.
- Its 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at approximately 386 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset with an octa-core CPU and 2GB of RAM, suitable for everyday tasks but may struggle with intensive applications.
- The rear camera is a 16 MP unit with an f/1.9 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is adequate for selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 3050 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
- The device runs on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The phone is available in Pearl White, Midnight Black, and Champagne Gold.
- It does not feature water resistance or stereo speakers, but it retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Galaxy A8 combines a stylish design with solid performance and camera capabilities for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.7"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
Memory32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/1.9, 31mm (standard), AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3050 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in)
Weight151 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS VersionAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes