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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)

Name: Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Brand: Samsung
SKU: neoteo-device-35461

3.8 NeoScore #4489 of 5429

Launched October 2016

Overview

NeoScore

3.8

#4489 of 5429

Design & display: 7.9
Performance & hardware: 2.4
Camera: 3.9
Connectivity: 3.8
Battery & charging: 2.7

Strengths

Weak points

Performance & hardware2.4
Battery & charging2.7
Connectivity3.8

Display: 5.7″Super AMOLED1,080 × 1,920 px
Design: 182 g76.8 mm156.6 mm7.2 mm
Performance: Samsung Exynos 7420Octa-Core3 GB RAM32 GB
Battery: 3,300 mAh
Cameras: 16 Mpx · f/1.9selfie 8 Mpx · f/1.9
Network: 4G3G2G
Software: Android 6

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Technical specifications

Battery

Battery Capacity: 3,300 mAh
Battery Type: Li-Ion
Talk time: 22 h
Music playback time: 44 h

Design

Body Colors: Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold
Body Thickness: 7.2 mm
Body Width: 76.8 mm
Body Height: 156.6 mm
Weight: 182 g
Usable Surface: 74.5 %
Body Materials: Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Foldable: No
Rugged Build: No

Performance

Processor Model: Samsung Exynos 7420
Processor Process Size: 14 nm
Graphics GPU: Mali-T760 MP8
Storage Type: eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock: 2.1 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity: 32 GB
CPU Description: Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A57 cores at 2.1 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz.
Processor Type: Octa-Core
RAM Capacity: 3 GB
Expandable Storage: Yes

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement: Front

Display

Display Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Display Technology: Super AMOLED
Display Diagonal: 5.7″
Display Horizontal Resolution: 1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution: 1,920 px
Display Pixel Density: 386 ppi
Integrated Projector: No

Sensor

Sensor Features: Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System: Android 6
OS Family: Android
OS Version: 6

Connectivity

SIM Configurations: Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands: 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38
Cellular Technologies: GSM, HSPA, LTE
Wi-Fi Standards: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features: Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, EDR, LE
Navigation Systems: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Connectivity Features: 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB
USB Version: microUSB
SAR (EU) head: 0.13 W/kg
SAR (EU) body: 1.17 W/kg

Audio

Audio Features: A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker

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NeoScore

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3.78 /10

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Galaxy A8 (2016)

Design & display

7.9

Display Technology Super AMOLED: 8.7
Display Pixel Density 386 ppi: 8.0
Weight 182 g: 7.8
Usable Surface 74.5 %: 4.9
Body Thickness 7.2 mm: 9.6

Performance & hardware

2.4

RAM Capacity 3 GB: 2.0
Storage Type eMMC 5.1: 2.0
Processor Process Size 14 nm: 3.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 32 GB: 1.0
Maximum CPU Clock 2.1 GHz: 4.4

Camera

3.9

Aperture f/1.9: 7.5
Resolution 16 Mpx: 6.2
Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, HDR: 0.0

Connectivity

3.8

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB: 1.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38: 6.5
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n: 2.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1: 2.5
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou: 6.0
SIM Configurations Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM: 7.5

Battery & charging

2.7

Battery Capacity 3,300 mAh: 4.3

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Design & display: 7.91
Performance & hardware: 2.44
Camera: 3.88
Connectivity: 3.8
Battery & charging: 2.7

NeoScore rank: #4489 / 5429

Galaxy A8 (2016)

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

Rear camera

Resolution: 16 Mpx
Video Recording: 1080p at 30 fps
Aperture: f/1.9
Flash Type: LED
Flash LED Count: 1 LED
Camera Features: LED Flash, Panorama, HDR

Sensor

Resolution: 16 Mpx

Video

Video Recording: 1080p at 30 fps

Lens

Aperture: f/1.9

Flash

Flash Type: LED
Flash LED Count: 1 LED

Features

Camera Features: LED Flash, Panorama, HDR

Front camera

Resolution: 8 Mpx
Video Recording: 1080p at 30 fps
Aperture: f/1.9

Sensor

Resolution: 8 Mpx

Video

Video Recording: 1080p at 30 fps

Lens

Aperture: f/1.9

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