Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM) Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5.6", 2220 x 1080
Front Camera
16 Megapixel
Main Camera
16 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Storage
32 GB
RAM
4 GB
Processor
Samsung Exynos
Battery
3000 mAh

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM) Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM)
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-A530F/DS
Form Factor Touch
Height 149.2 mm Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Width 70.6 mm Better than 57 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.4 mm Better than 75 % of phones rated.
Weight 172 g Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Gold | Black | Orchid grey
Protection Dustproof, waterproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IP68
SAR Value 1.25 W/kg (body), 0.241 W/kg (head), 2.41 W/kg (limb)
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD

The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM) has dimensions 149.2 mm × 70.6 mm × 8.4 mm. Its weight is 172 g. A feature worth highlighting is definitely the water resistance of the phone.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM)
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology Super AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.6" Better than 70 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2220 x 1080 pixels Better than 80 % of phones rated.
Pixel Density 440 ppi Better than 76 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Features Always-on display, Infinity Display

The screen size reaches 5.6" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM) is 2220 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Another important factor having impact on the final image is display´s pixel density. In case of this model, the value reaches 440 ppi. With pixel density, the higher the value, the sharper the image will be. On average today, the image fineness value is around 350-400 ppi. This will guarantee a sufficiently fine and sharp image for normal use. However, the best phones on the market today are equipped with pixel density of 450 ppi or higher.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM)
Processor Type (CPU) Samsung Exynos
Processor Number 7885
Clock Speed 2.2 GHz Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM) is supplied with Samsung Exynos. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM) is 2.2 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM)
RAM 4 GB Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.
User Memory 22.7 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 32 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM) is equipped with 4 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel Better than 83 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size 1/2.8" Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/1.7 Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 4x Better than 57 % of phones rated.
Special Effects HDR, Beauty effect, Grid Line
Camera Modes Panorama, Pro mode, night mode, Beauty mode, HYPERLAPSE, low-light shots, Food mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Hyperlapse video with stabilisation, Tracking AF, Video location tags, Live stickers, Stamps, location tags, High CRI flash
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 2
Sensor Resolution (Front) 16 Megapixel Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size (Front) 1/3.1"
Lens Aperture (Front) F/1.9 Better than 96 % of phones rated.
Special Effects (Front) HDR, Grid Line
Camera Modes (Front) Night mode, wide selfie mode, Beauty mode, Live Focus mode
Camera Features (Front) Quick launch, Live stickers, Stamps, location tags
SECOND FRONT CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) 8 Megapixel Better than 97 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (2nd Front) F/1.9 Better than 70 % of phones rated.

The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM) has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 16 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

The size of the camera's sensor also influences the final quality of the photos. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM)´s main lens is designed with a sensor size of 1/2.8". The higher the value after the slash, the higher the resulting photo quality. Another important factor is the aperture, which in this case is F/1.7 and determines how much light passes through the sensor. Best phones have an aperture of up to F/1.5. But the most common lenses today are F/1.8 to F/2.2. In this case, the lower the number after the slash, the higher the photo quality.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 4x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Many people will also benefit from the facial recognition feature. In translation it means the camera can recognise face of person in the frame and automatically focus on it.

Front camera
The front camera of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM) is equipped with 2 lenses, with each lens having a different function when taking pictures. The lens is equipped with 16 Megapixel. However, do not forget there are other factors than resolution having impact on the final quality of front camera photos. The main front lens also achieves F/1.9.

Second front camera
You won't see a second front lens on most smartphones yet. Having more than one front lens in Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM) is thus rather exceptional in world of phones. The resolution of second front lens reaches 8 Megapixel. The lens aperture is designed to F/1.9.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3000 mAh Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 1140 minutes Better than 77 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs
Playback (video): up to 17 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 43 hrs
Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 64 hrs
Talk (3G): up to 1140 min

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM) is 3000 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. The phone Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM) will last one charge with constant phone calls 1140 minutes.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Intelligent Assistant Bixby
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM) supports 4G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Contactless payments are not a problem with this phone, thanks to NFC function. It can also be used, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in a restaurant using an NFC tag. Bluetooth 5.0 LE must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM)
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor
Security Devices Face recognition, fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Fast Charging, S-Voice, Samsung KNOX, Dual Messenger, Smart View, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, MEMS microphones
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (Dual-SIM)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Compliant Standards IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m

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