Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) specs, comparisons, faq, opinions

Name: Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Brand: Samsung
SKU: P-YS7-HYLDT
Rating: 4.7 (229 reviews)

Released 2016, October 182g, 7.2mm thickness Android 6.0.1 32GB storage, microSDXC
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) Mali-T760MP8 Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) About 336 USD
5.7" 1080x1920 pixels
16MP 1080p
3GB RAM Exynos 7420 Octa
3300mAh Li-Ion

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) overview

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) is a smartphone that runs on Android. It was released on 2016, October. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) has 5.7 inch, Super AMOLED, a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels screen. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) uses Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) chipset, Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU, Mali-T760MP8 GPU. It supports 2G, 3G, 4G networks with Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by). It has 16MP Single main camera, 8MP Single selfie camera. It uses Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable battery. The price of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) is about 336 USD.

Score the key features of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) compared to the other phones on the market:

CPU Cores: 95 / 100 points
Camera pixels: 55 / 100 points
Screen resolution: 70 / 100 points
Battery capacity: 78 / 100 points
Price: 39 / 100 points

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) full specifications

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 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38 - Taiwan 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 - UAE
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced	2016, September. Released 2016, October
Status	Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions	156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm (6.17 x 3.02 x 0.28 in)
Weight	182 g (6.42 oz)
Build	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type	Super AMOLED
Size	5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~74.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Chipset	Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU	Mali-T760MP8
MEMORY
Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	32GB 3GB RAM
	eMMC 5.1
MAIN CAMERA
Single	16 MP, f/1.9, AF
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single	8 MP, f/1.9
Video	1080p@30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
COMMUNICATIONS
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
NFC	Yes
Radio	FM radio, RDS, recording
USB	microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors	Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
	ANT+
BATTERY
Type	Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Talk time	Up to 22 h (3G)
Music play	Up to 44 h
MISCELLANEOUS
Colors	Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold
Models	SM-A8100, SM-A810F, SM-A810F, SM-A810YZ, SM-A810S
SAR EU	0.13 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
Price	About 336 USD