Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A8

Available. Released 2015, August 158  x  76.8  x  5.9 mm Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
Samsung Galaxy A8

RM 1,559.00

Source last updated 4 Jul 2017 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615Chipset 32 GB, 2 GB RAMRAM & Storage 16 MP, f/1.9, 31mm, autofocus, LED flashRear Camera Non-removable Li-Ion 3050 mAh batteryBattery

Samsung Galaxy A8 price in Malaysia starts from RM1559, positioning it as a mid-range option built around a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen. That panel runs at 1080 x 1920 with roughly 386 ppi, sharp enough for text and video given the AMOLED contrast. Under the hood sits a Snapdragon 615 chipset with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage, expandable to 128GB via microSD; it's not a performance flagship, but it handles everyday apps and browsing fine.

The 16MP rear camera comes with an f/1.9 aperture and LED flash, paired with a 5MP front camera for selfies and video calls. A 3050 mAh battery keeps things running, and at just 5.9mm thick and 151g, the phone stays impressively slim for its screen size. It ships with Android 5.1 Lollipop and comes in Pearl White, Midnight Black, and Champagne Gold, plus the usual NFC, GPS, and dual-band Wi-Fi for connectivity.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status
Available. Released 2015, August

Performance

Processor
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615
GPU
Adreno 405
RAM & Storage
32 GB, 2 GB RAM
External Storage
microSD, up to 128 GB
OS
Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
Battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 3050 mAh battery

Screen

Display size
5.7 inches (~73.8% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 1920 pixels (~386 ppi pixel density)
Display type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch
Yes

Body

Dimension
158  x  76.8  x  5.9 mm
Weight
151 g (5.33 oz)
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold

Connectivity

SIM
Nano-SIM
Data Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Wifi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
Yes
USB
microUSB v2.0
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Radio
FM radio with RDS; recording

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 31mm, autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, 1080p
Video
1080p@30fps
Features
Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR

Audio

Loud Speaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
Sound Jack
Yes
Sound Type
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones

Frequently asked questions

Does the Samsung Galaxy A8 support 5G?

Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps), the Samsung Galaxy A8 does not support 5G.

How much RAM and storage does the Samsung Galaxy A8 have?

The Samsung Galaxy A8 comes with 32 GB, 2 GB RAM.

What's the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy A8?

The Samsung Galaxy A8 has a Non-removable Li-Ion 3050 mAh battery battery.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A8 still available in Malaysia?

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A8 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Available. Released 2015, August).

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