Overall Score
60.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#2606)60.4
Performance(#3545)62.5
Camera(#1829)46.0
Display(#1814)79.5
Battery(#10982)43.5
Build(#1579)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star features a sleek design with a glass front and back, both protected by Gorilla Glass 5, and an aluminum frame, weighing 191g.
- Its 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, delivering vibrant colors and sharp visuals at approximately 392 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, the phone performs efficiently with an octa-core CPU and options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- The camera setup includes a 24 MP rear camera with f/1.7 aperture and a 24 MP front-facing camera, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The 3700mAh battery supports 15W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 8.0 Oreo, it is upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie with One UI for a modern user experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device lacks water resistance and stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Galaxy A8 Star combines solid performance with a premium build and a vibrant display.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionVersions: A8 Star (Global, SEA, South Korea); A9 Star (China)
Display
Size6.3"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 512
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera24 MP
Main Camera Details24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Front Camera24 MP
Front Camera Details24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3700 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.30 in)
Weight191 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes