Samsung galaxy a8 star, features and opinions

Samsung has just officially introduced a new device, which arrives just after the launch of its first mobile with Android Go. It is the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star and for now it will only be sold in India. With its arrival in the world, it has become one of the most powerful devices within the Samsung mid-range.

You just have to see its technical sheet. It is planted with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, combined with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. But also with a screen that looks infinite: a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED, with Full HD + resolution.

For now, the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star will be sold exclusively through Amazon. In fact, those who want to get hold of it will have the opportunity to get it from Monday, August 27. The starting price is not exactly cheap: 500 euros. Although it is seen that this mid-range is entirely premium .

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star

screen	6.28-inch FHD + (1080 × 2220) Super AMOLED Infinity Display
Main chamber	16 MP + 24 MP with LED flash, aperture f / 1.7
Camera for selfies	24 MP with f / 2.0 aperture
Internal memory	64 GB
Extension	with microSD cards up to 400 GB
Processor and RAM	Qualcomm SDM660 8-core (2.2GHz + 1.8 GHz) and 6 GB of RAM
Drums	3,700 mAh with fast charge
Operating system	Android 8 Oreo
Connections	4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS with GLONASS, NFC
SIM	Dual sim
Design	Metal frame, 2.5D and 3D glass
Dimensions	162.4 × 77 × 7.55 millimeters and 188 grams
Featured Features	Samsung Pay, fingerprint and face sensor, Bixby
Release date	Available August 27 (exclusively with Amazon)
Price	330 euros

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star, a premium mid-range mobile

The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is not a device that can be framed within a mid-range to use. Because in fact, you just have to look at its technical description to realize that we are facing a model with premium features. For starters, it has a large 6.28-inch screen. An infinite Super AMOLED with a Full HD + resolution of 1080 × 2220 pixels. This will offer users a rewarding experience on board, especially when watching movies, series or other multimedia content.

But this is not the only feature that makes it a very prepared mobile. At the heart is an 8-core Qualcomm SDM660 processor (2.2GHz + 1.8 GHz), capable of combining its performance with 6 GB of RAM. Which is certainly great for running heavier apps and games, without the team having to suffer at all.

Samsung has presented a single option with 64 GB capacity, which can be expanded with external microSD cards of up to 400 GB. Works standard with Android 8 Oreo.

Super selfie camera and fast charging system

Every smartphone worth its salt today must have a good camera. And in this case, Samsung has made no exception. The main camera has a 16 MP + 24 MP dual sensor with LED flash and f / 1.7 aperture. On the front we have a 24 MP camera for selfies, equipped with such interesting functions as Smart Beauty, Pro Lightning and AR emojis, so that the captures come out perfect and the sea of ​​fun.

The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star also has an integrated high-capacity battery (3,700 milliamps), equipped with an adaptive fast charging system, so that you have all the energy you need in less time: an ideal function for those who are always up and down and they never remember to connect the mobile.

Also, like all Samsung's most advantageous equipment, this Samsung Galaxy A8 Star consists of a fingerprint sensor and a face sensor. To the compendium we must add Samsung Pay, the system to make payments with the home mobile and Bixby, the assistant.

Price and availability of the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star

As we said, for now the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star will only be on sale in India and through Amazon. Its market price is 500 euros. Shipments will begin on August 27, 2018.