Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Black
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Camera quality | Good | |
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Speed class | Standard | |
Screen quality | Good | |
Total storage capacity | 32 GB | |
Year introduced | 2018 | |
Screen size | 5,6 inches |
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The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is the first smartphone from the Galaxy A series with a dual selfie camera. The camera has 16 and 8 megapixels, which results in razor-sharp selfies. You can take clear pictures with the 16-megapixel rear camera as well. You'll find a fingerprint scanner underneath the camera, which you can use to easily unlock the device. Enjoy TV series and movies on the nearly bezelless 5.6-inch Full HD screen. Does your smartphone need to be able to deal with a bump or two? The A8 has a metal casing and has an IP68 certification, which means it's dust and waterproof as well.
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The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is a mid-range device from Samsung. It's supposed to represent some sort of budget version of the S8 and I must say, it is. When you take it out of the box, that doesn't seem like it at first glance, because the device feels much more expensive than it actually is.
Taking the A8 out of the box feels like you're holding a $1000 phone in your hands. And even now, after more than 3 months of use, I still have that same feeling. The phone is heavier than many other Samsung phones. In fact, I think it is currently the heaviest Samsung phone they sell. This gives a very premium feel when you hold it. It can be a bit irritating if you have to hold the phone for a long time. The glass on the back curves to the aluminum edge on the side, making the phone comfortable to hold. I eventually decided to put a case on the phone, because the glass back is a fingerprint magnet. Also, don't be fooled by the term 'Gorilla Glass', as I already have a lot of small scratches on the screen. This is not very disturbing, you don't feel it and you only see it if you look closely, but it is not wrong to purchase a screen protector. The speaker is awkwardly placed on the side. When watching a video horizontally, I often accidentally covered the speaker with my index finger.
When you turn on the phone, you see that the UI of the A8 is very similar to the UI that the Samsung Galaxy S8 has. So it is modern, but that has its drawbacks. The UI demands quite a bit from the processor of the phone, which means that it sometimes wants to falter a little bit. Not often, though, because it generally runs smoothly and is therefore extremely suitable for daily use. I never really look at processors because every phone uses its processor differently. The A8 contains a Samsung processor, so I didn't have any comparison material. I can mention that this phone isn't particularly fast, but it handles everything just fine. Gaming is great, so in terms of GPU this phone is not much inferior to a lot of more expensive phones. CPU is somewhat weaker than comparable models. So you can easily have a faster device for the same money. But this phone still has a lot of advantages that comparable models do not have. I'm still getting into that. There are a lot of apps preloaded on the device that unfortunately you can't remove. That's an obvious downside to Samsung's UI, but that's something all Samsung Galaxy phones have, so it's not a negative for this device in particular.
The display is phenomenal. I've used a lot of phones but this screen stands head and shoulders above the rest. The display of the S6 is nothing. It's an AMOLED screen, which displays fantastic full colors, but that's not all. It is also an OLED screen. Black is really black and you will notice the difference immediately. This makes the always-on display even more economical. The Full HD+ resolution is nice and sharp and is not inferior to a Quad HD screen if you look at it from a normal distance. This display is the best of the best for this price range.
An extra is the facial recognition, which does not work very well and also not quickly. I often have to hold it in front of my face for 5 seconds for it to work and I've heard from various sources that it's fairly easy to fake with a photo. Safe is different, but it is an option. Much better is the fingerprint scanner, which is very conveniently placed on the back below the camera. This is a big advantage over the S8, which had the fingerprint scanner next to the camera. He works fast and well. The camera on the back takes nice pictures, but it certainly doesn't shine. She does a selfie camera, which shoots very nice pictures and can also take portrait photos where the background is blurred by the 2nd selfie camera. The A8 is also waterproof, which is a real plus for €350.
In short, the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is a device for people who want a phone that looks premium, is bursting with features and extras and doesn't necessarily want the fastest of the fastest.
ZS
1 September 2018
Automatically translated from Dutch
This A8 is really great. I had the s5 mini before. But it was really worn out. The new s-series is very expensive and do screens are very large. The A8 has many of the extras that the s-series also has, for a lot less money. I personally find the screen on the large side. But nowadays you hardly find good smartphones with smaller screens. The first few days I used it almost all day and then the battery lasted all day. Top! The camera takes good pictures, even in low light.
Inne
5 January 2019
Automatically translated from Dutch
The phone fits nicely in the hand. The screen quality is superb. I have enough memory for social media and the phone takes very nice pictures. Downside I have to get used to the keyboard. I recommend the phone!
Hilde
5 February 2019
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Product number | 802083 | |
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Manufacturer code | SM-A530FZKDPHN | |
Brand | Samsung | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Mobile phone type | Smartphone |
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Year introduced | 2018 | |
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Operating system | Android | |
Android One |
Height | 14,92 cm | |
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Width | 7,06 cm | |
Depth | 0,84 cm | |
Weight | 172 g | |
Color | Black | |
Water-resistant | ||
IP certification | IP68 | |
Shockproof | ||
Sound reproduction | Mono |
Speed class | Standard | |
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Processor | Exynos | |
Clock speed primary processor | 2,2 GHz | |
Number of primary processor cores | Dual-Core (2) | |
Total storage capacity | 32 GB | |
Internal RAM | 4 GB | |
Memory card reader | ||
Memory card | MicroSD | |
Expandable storage capacity up to | 256 GB |
SIM free | ||
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Dual SIM |
Camera quality | Good | |
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Built-in camera | ||
Total number of megapixels | 16 MP | |
Autofocus | ||
Type of autofocus | Contrast detection | |
Video function | ||
Video Recording quality | 1080p @ 30 FPS | |
Rear flash | ||
Lens type | Wide-angle | |
Image stabilization type | No image stabilization | |
Aperture | 1,7 | |
Flash type | Single LED | |
HDR support camera | ||
Type of image sensor | 1/2.84'' | |
Second rear camera | ||
Third rear camera | ||
Fourth rear camera |
Front Camera | ||
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Number of megapixels front camera | 16 MP | |
Fixed aperture front camera | 1,9 | |
Type of image stabilization front camera | No image stabilization | |
Front flash | ||
Second front camera | ||
Number of megapixels front camera. | 8 MP | |
Fixed aperture second front camera | 1,9 |
Screen size | 5,6 inches | |
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Screen quality | Good | |
Resolution height | 2220 pixels | |
Resolution width | 1080 pixels | |
Pixel density | 441 ppi | |
Touchscreen | ||
Sharpness | Full HD (1080p) | |
Screen type | AMOLED | |
Scratch resistant | ||
Gorilla Glass | ||
Gorilla Glass Type | Gorilla Glass 4 | |
HDR support |
Battery life according to customers | Good | |
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Battery/battery capacity | 3000 mAh | |
Replaceable battery |
Headphone jack | ||
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USB port | ||
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
Lightning connector |
Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
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Facial recognition | ||
Accelerometer | ||
Light sensor | ||
Compass | ||
Pedometer | ||
GPS sensor |
