Samsung has just announced its two newest smartphones to tackle the mid-range market, the Galaxy A8, and A8+. Both phones boast metal frames and glass rear panels as well as 5.6-inch or 6-inch displays with 18:9 aspect ratio, IP68 dust and water resistance, as well as dual front-facing cameras with Live Focus. Both the Galaxy A8 and A8+ are set to go sale in the US in January 2018. Join us below to check out the rest of the specifications.
| Samsung Galaxy A8 | Samsung Galaxy A8+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2017 | December 2017 |
| Release | January 2018 | January 2018 |
| Display | 5.6-inch 18:9 FHD+, Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2220, Always On Display | 6.0-inch 18:9 FHD+, Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2220, Always On Display |
| Processor | Exynos 7885 Octa-core | Exynos 7885 Octa-core |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB/6GB |
| Storage | 32GB/64GB with MicroSD support upto 256GB | 32GB/64GB with MicroSD support up to 256GB |
| Rear Camera | 16MP PDAF, f/1,7 aperture | 16MP PDAF, f/1,7 aperture |
| Front Camera | 16MP f/1.9 + 8MP f/1.9, Live Focus | 16MP f/1.9 + 8MP f/1.9, Live Focus |
| Battery | 3,000mAh (non-removable) | 3500mAh (non-removable) |
| Charging | Fast Charging, USB Type-C | Fast Charging, USB Type-C |
| Software | Android 7.1.1 Nougat, Samsung Experience software | Android 7.1.1 Nougat, Samsung Experience software |
| Ingress Protection Rating | IP68 Dust and water resistance | IP68 Dust and water resistance |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, GPS | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, GPS |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor |
| Measurements | 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm | 159.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 172g | 191g |
| Colors | Black, Orchid Grey, Gold, Blue | Black, Orchid Grey, Gold, Blue |
