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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star
Samsung Galaxy A9 Star
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypePhablet
SeriesGalaxy A series
First releasedJune 2018; 6 years ago (2018-06)
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A6 / A6+ (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A6s
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8 / A8+ (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Form factorSlate
Dimensions162.4 × 77 × 7.6 mm
Weight191 g
Operating system
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 660
CPUOcta-Core
4x Kyro 260 2.2 GHz & 4x Kyro 260 1.8 GHz
GPUAdreno 512
Memory4 GB/6 GB RAM
Storage64 GB
Removable storageup to 512 GB
Battery3700mAh (non-removable)
Rear cameraDual 24MP, f/1.7 + 16MP, f/1.7
Front camera24 MP, f/2.0
Display6.3" IPS Super AMOLED FHD+ 2220×1080px (18.5:9 Aspect Ratio)
Connectivity802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot;
Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, EDR;
USB-C; 3.5mm audio jack
ModelSM-G885x
Website[1]

The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is a midrange Android smartphone manufactured and marketed by Samsung as part of the Samsung Galaxy A series.[2][3] It was announced in June 2018 for East and Southeast Asian markets, namely Korea, China and India. In China, it is sold as the Samsung Galaxy A9 Star.

Availability

The Galaxy A8 Star is intended for Eastern Asian markets, and as such, it is not sold in Western markets. In India, it is available exclusively through Amazon and retails for Rs34990.[4]

Specifications

Hardware

The Galaxy A8 Star has a 6.3" 1080p Super AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 660.[5] It has dual 24 + 16 MP rear cameras and a 24 MP front camera.[6] The A8 Star relies on USB-C and has a 3.5mm audio jack as well as Bluetooth 5. Biometric options include a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and facial recognition. Externally, the A8 Star has an aluminum frame with glass on both the front and back of the phone.

Software

The Galaxy A8 Star runs on Android 8 "Oreo" with Samsung Experience 9.0.[7] It eventually got an update to Android 9 "Pie" with One UI, and Android 10 with One UI 2 a year later.

Marketing

Samsung was criticized for using a DSLR to promote the A8 Star's portrait mode effect.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A8 Star". Samsung Mobile. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
  2. ^ Vijayasirathy, Sanket (August 27, 2018). "Samsung Galaxy A8 Star launched: Specs, features, India price and everything else". India Today. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  3. ^ "Galaxy A8 Star". Samsung Electronics. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  4. ^ Patel, Idrees (August 24, 2018). "Samsung Galaxy A8 Star launched on Amazon India with Snapdragon 660 and 6.3" display for 34,900". xdadevelopers. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  5. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A8 Star price, specifications, features, comparison". Gadgets360. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  6. ^ "Samsung Unveils Galaxy A8 Star with Dual 'Intellicam at Rs 34,990". The Economic Times. August 24, 2018. Archived from the original on March 31, 2019. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  7. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A8 Star – Full phone specifications". gsmArena. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  8. ^ Kastrenakes, Jacob (December 4, 2018). "Samsung caught (again) using DSLR photo to advertise smartphone camera". The Verge. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
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