Samsung Galaxy A8 Star: Pros and Cons

Samsung announced the launch of the Galaxy A8 Star smartphone in 2018. The manufacturer is offering this smartphone with 6.3 inch Super AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus SoC, and 4 GB of RAM. The Galaxy A8 Star comes with Android OS v8.0 (Oreo) pre-installed. This phone uses a high resolution 1080 x 2220 px, 6.3 inch AMOLED display. The multi-camera setup has specialized features. It has multiple cameras with different focal lengths, like wide-angle, standard, telephoto, and macro. Is the cost justified by its features? I'll strive to answer that by the end of my review.

Table of Contents

• Samsung Galaxy A8 Star specifications
• Weight, dimensions, colors
• System, chipset, performance
• Display type, size, resolution
• Memory, storage
• Cameras, flash
• Connectivity, network, wireless
• Battery type, capacity, charger
• Features, sensors, specials
• Verdict, pros and cons

This article shares our personal experiences and thoughts about using the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star smartphone. We hope to offer helpful insights to others interested in this device. The specifications below are from the official manufacturer data, but we also consider user reviews. If you've seen any mistakes or things missing in these specifications, please let us know.

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star specifications

Weight, dimensions, colors

The weight of the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is still considered to be lightweight and portable. Smartphones use a Nano SIM as a subscriber identity module (SIM), which is a chip card.

System, chipset, performance

The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star comes with Android OS v8.0 (Oreo) out of the box. Android is an open-source operating system. This means the source code is free to the public. This octa-core CPU consists: Octa-core, Quad-core 2.2 GHz Kryo, Quad-core 1.84 GHz Kryo. Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices use Adreno GPUs.

Display type, size, resolution

The Galaxy A8 Star's AMOLED display has deep blacks and vibrant colors. It also has fast response times and features like Always-On Display. The 6.3 inch display should be big enough for your needs. It will make viewing comfortable. This is true whether you're reading, browsing, or watching. The display size is the diagonal distance from one corner of the screen to the opposite corner.

Memory, storage

The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star comes with 4 GB of RAM, which is considered to be sufficient for most users' needs. Having more RAM alone does not guarantee better performance. 64 GB of storage is usually seen as good for a smartphone. It should be enough for most users. You can expand the internal storage of the Galaxy A8 Star (64 GB) by using a compatible microSD card.

Cameras, flash

Multiple cameras or depth sensors can help the smartphone. They can make its portrait mode effects more appealing. The Galaxy A8 Star offers optical image stabilization (OIS) for their rear camera systems.

Connectivity, network, wireless

The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star supports 4G/LTE networks. The Galaxy A8 Star supports the latest Wi-Fi standards. You can use Bluetooth to connect your Galaxy A8 Star smartphone to many Bluetooth devices. The Galaxy A8 Star has a GPS receiver. Many fitness and activity tracking apps rely on GPS. It is used to accurately measure and record outdoor activities. This phone is NFC (Near Field Communication) capable. The 3.5 mm headphone jack allows you to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery type, capacity, charger

The Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery. It does not need periodic full discharge. The Galaxy A8 Star does not have a removable battery, it integrates the battery into the phone's design.

Features, sensors, specials

Today, smartphones come with many sensors. They help make the user experience better. The accelerometer provides information about the smartphone's movement in three axes. These are X (horizontal), Y (vertical), and Z (depth). The fingerprint reader is a biometric security feature found in Galaxy A8 Star smartphones. The light sensor is a type of sensor in a smartphone. It lets the phone measure light intensity around the device.

Dual SIM is great for businesses. They want to give staff a device with separate numbers and bills for personal and business use. With fast charging, you can get a significant amount of battery life in a few minutes of charging.

Verdict, pros and cons

Every phone has its strengths and weaknesses, and this Samsung phone is no exception. As with any device, there are aspects that shine and others that fall short. By examining both sides, we can paint a complete picture of what this phone has to offer. Let's explore its standout features and areas for improvement. Remember, this is just my opinion, and yours might be different.

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I'm Lucas Bradley, the founder of the Phone42.com site. I love technology, especially smartphones, and I've been working with tech stuff for more than 20 years. This means I've seen a lot of changes and have learned a bunch about what makes a good phone. On Phone42.com, I look at all kinds of phones. They can be from big, well-known companies or new ones trying to make their mark. I want to help people understand what's new and cool in the world of smartphones, in a way that's easy to get.