🔑 Key Specs — Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
- OS: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
- Chipset: Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
- Display: 5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~74.5% screen-to-body ratio)
- Display Type: Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
- Storage: 32GB 3GB RAM
- Main Camera: 8 MP, f/1.9
- Battery: Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
- Weight: 182 g (6.42 oz)
- NFC: Yes
- Colors: Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold
- Price: About 300 EUR
✅ Pros
- Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable battery
- NFC support included
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Dedicated microSD card slot
❌ Cons
- No 5G support
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) – Full Specifications and Complete Review
📅 Released 2016, October
⚡ Quick Overview
💻 Operating System
Android 6.0.1
📏 Dimensions & Weight
182g, 7.2mm thickness
💾 Memory & Storage
32GB storage, microSDXC
🔗 Services Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
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Problem Solutions
Hardware Fix
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Download Firmware
Rom & Flash
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Network Unlock
Unlock & FRP
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Root Files
Root Files
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📑 Review Contents
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38 – Taiwan 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 – UAE |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2016, September. Released 2016, October |
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm (6.17 x 3.02 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 182 g (6.42 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~74.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4×1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T760MP8 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM |
| Other | eMMC 5.1 |
Main Camera
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 8 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Other | ANT+ |
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Talk time | Up to 22 h (3G) |
| Music play | Up to 44 h |
Misc
| Colors | Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold |
| Models | SM-A8100, SM-A810F, SM-A810F, SM-A810YZ, SM-A810S |
| SAR EU | 0.13 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 300 EUR |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Q1: What is the operating system of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Q2: What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Q3: What are the camera specs of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
8 MP, f/1.9
Q4: What is the storage capacity of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
32GB 3GB RAM
Q5: Does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) support NFC?
Yes
Q6: What are the dimensions and weight of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm (6.17 x 3.02 x 0.28 in) – Weight: 182 g (6.42 oz)
Q7: What chipset does Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) use?
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
Q8: What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
About 300 EUR

