Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 mobile phone was released in early 2018. This smartphone runs Android 7.1 Nougat. It supports dual sim cards, both are nano sims. The device weighs 172 grams and has a thickness of 8.4mm. In addition to that, the body is made of metal. Here, we’ll look at the Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 price in Kenya, its specifications and features.
The Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 comes with a 5.6 inch display. With that, you get a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. The screen is Super Amoled, Capacitive and supports multi touch. Therefore, if you enjoy media consumption (such as watching movies) on your phone, you will find this handset suitable. Also take a look at Samsung Galaxy Phone Prices in Kenya or take a look at prices of Oppo mobiles in Nairobi.
Speaking of performance, the Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 comes with an Octa core processor. This is clocked at 2.2GHz, therefore, ensuring good performance. For running games and graphic intensive apps, you get a MALI GPU. This ensures you get high frame rates and smooth gameplay. For multi tasking, you get 4GB RAM. You can run several apps at the same time without relaunches, crashes or lags.
Storage wise, you get 32GB. Majority of users will find this enough. However, the telephone supports external memory card. You can use a maximum of 256GB storage.
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When it comes to the cameras of the Samsung Galaxy A8 2018, you get 16 megapixels at he rear. This comes with features such as autofocus, panorama and HDR. For the selfie front facing camera, you get a dual camera setup. One is 16 megapixels and the other is 8 megapixels. This is similarly impressive.
Powering the Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 is a 3000mmAh battery. If used moderately, this can last the whole day without requiring a recharge. The good thing, the device also supports fast charging. You also get 4G LTE for faster internet connectivity and download speeds.
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 Price in Kenya
The Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 price is around KSh. 40,000 in Kenya. For that amount, you get flagship features. This includes very good performance, quality display, and good build quality. Other outstanding features include the cameras and storage capacity. Therefore, you get value for your money when you order and buy this smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 Specifications
| FEATURE | SPECS |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android OS, v7.1 (Nougat) |
| Device type | Phablet |
| Sim | Dual Sim (Nano + Nano) |
| ANNOUNCED | |
| Status | Available |
| Global Release Date | March 30, 2018 |
| Kenyan Release Date | Mid 2018 |
| BODY | |
| Dimensions | 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 172 g |
| Body Material | Metal Uni-body |
| DISPLAY | |
| Screen size | 5.6 inches |
| Form Factor | Touch |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Technology (Display Type) | Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | |
| CPU | Octa Core (2.2GHz Dual + 1.6GHz Hexa) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7885 |
| STORAGE | |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB Storage |
| RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| External Storage | up to 256 GB |
| Card Slot | microSD Card |
| Phonebook | Unlimited |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS |
| Call Records | Unlimited |
| CAMERA | |
| Primary camera | 16 MP Camera |
| Front Camera | 16 MP + 8 MP Dual Selfie Camera |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Camera Features | Geo Tagging, Touch to focus, Autofocus, HDR |
| MULTIMEDIA | |
| Audio Player | AAC, AMR, eAAC+, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
| Video Player | 3GPP, AVI, H.263, H.264, M4V, MKV, MPEG4 |
| Games | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
| BATTERY | |
| Type | Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery |
| Stand by | NA |
| Talk time | NA |
| CONNECTIVITY | |
| GPRS | YES |
| Edge | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, aptX, LE |
| USB | USB Type C |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS support, GLONASS |
| Browser | HTML5 |
| 3G Speed | HSPA |
| NETWORK SUPPORT | |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz |
| 2G | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz(dual sim) |
| 4G | 4G LTE |
| OTHER FEATURES | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor, Quick Charning, NFC, Water Proof, Dust Proof |
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