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The 2018 Samsung Galaxy A8 is now official. After a few months with infinite leaks, the Korean firm has decided to present its new mid-range device ahead of time. The Galaxy A8 from 2018 is equivalent to the A5 2018, therefore, it is a renewal of the A5 from 2017. This device includes new features, such as a renewed design with an infinite screen, a more powerful processor than its predecessor and a dual camera. Although in this case, the double is not in the back, but in the front. The Galaxy A8 2018 comes to compete with the main mid-range of the end of this year, as well as all those that are presented in 2018. Here, we tell you everything you need to know about this device. By the way, you can also see the data of its older brother Samsung Galaxy A8 + from 2018.
The design of the Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 is possibly the most important point of the device. Samsung has always taken care of the design of this family, and this device was not going to be less. We have glass as the main material. It can be seen on the back, as well as on the front. It is fused with some matt aluminum frames. The design reminds us very, very much of the Samsung Galaxy S8. Of course, it is because of its panel. It barely has frames on the front, and it has an 18.5: 9 screen. For this reason, we lose some differential features of Samsung, such as the fingerprint reader on the front (or even the navigation buttons). In the upper part of the front Samsung has not wanted to miss anything, and has added a double camera, as well as sensors and a speaker for calls.
If we look at the rear of the device, we find a single lens located right in the center. Below, a fingerprint reader. In addition to the Samsung logo. Of course, this device has USB Type-C, as well as a Headphone connection.
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018, specifications
| screen | AMOLED 5.6 inches 18.5: 9 with Full HD + resolution | |
| Main chamber | 16 megapixels f / 1.7, Full HD video | |
| Camera for selfies | 16 and 8 megapixels, f / 1.9, Full HD video | |
| Internal memory | 32 and 64 GB / Expandable via microSD card | |
| Extension | microSD up to 256GB | |
| Processor and RAM | Eight cores, two at 2.2 GHz and six at 1.6 GHz | |
| Drums | 3.00 mAh, fast charge | |
| Operating system | Android 7.1.1 Nougat / Samsung Experience | |
| Connections | BT 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC | |
| SIM | nanoSIM | |
| Design | Metal and glass, IP68 certified, fingerprint reader | |
| Dimensions | 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4mm, 172g | |
| Featured Features | Blur effect in the front area, Always On screen | |
| Release date | January | |
| Price | over 500 euros |
Thanks to the reduced frames of this Samsung device you can take advantage of the front very well by adding a large screen. That of this Galaxy A8 2018 is specifically 5.6 inches, and it remains in Full HD + resolution. Inside, we find an eight-core processor, with four at 2.2 GHz and another four at 1.6 GHz. Accompanied by a 4 GB RAM memory and versions of 32 and 64 GB of internal storage, expandable by micro SD card.
The camera is another of the main features of this device. It has a 16 megapixel PDAF main sensor and F / 1.7 aperture, a very, very bright one. On the other hand, we must emphasize that this camera hardly receives any interesting news, only a more luminous sensor. Where we do see news (and many) is in the front camera. It has a dual 16 and 8 megapixel sensor with f / 1.9 aperture. This double sensor will allow us to get the most out of our selfies, it has a portrait effect, as well as Live Focus, which allows us to adjust the blur to our liking.
Finally, we must highlight that it has IP68 water resistance, Always On Display, Android 7.1.1 and a 3,000 mAh battery with fast charge.
Price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 will come in four color palettes, black, orchid gray, gold and blue. We still do not know the official price of this device, it will go on sale during the month of January. Fortunately, there are already rumors, and it seems that the 32 GB model would be around 500 euros.
