Samsung Galaxy A8 - a smart smartphone for selfie lovers

Apparatus Samsung Galaxy A8 is an affordable version of the flagship S8. A distinctive feature of the device is the presence of a progressive camera, especially for lovers of selfies. The smartphone is positioned as a device for those who want to try out the power and functionality of the flagship model without overpayment.

Specifications

Model	Samsung Galaxy A8
Dimensions, weight	149.2 * 70.6 * 8.4 mm, 172 grams
Screen	SUPER AMOLED-Matrix, 6.0 ”, 2220 × 1080, 18.5: 9, screen protection with Corning Gorilla Glass
OS	Android Version 7.1.1
Chipset	Exynos 7885, 2.2 GHz, eight cores
Graphics processor	Mali g71
RAM / ROM	4 / 32GB + there is support for microSD memory cards up to 256 GB (slot for a card is allocated)
Interfaces	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, NFC, GPS navigation, GLONASS, BDS
Cameras	Primary: 16 MP, f / 1.7, frontalka: 16 + 8 MP, f / 1.9
Battery	Li-Ion, 3000 mAh

In addition, the model is equipped NFC module for making contactless payments using Samsung Pei technology. Another plus - Bluetooth 5 revision. The speed of data transmission over the wireless protocol is significantly increased. The highlight is the solution divide the tray of sims and memory cards. Now the user does not have to make a decision: put two SIM cards or one, but with the expansion of memory.

Samsung Galaxy A8 2018

Design and management

Samsung Galaxy A8 serves as a kind of bridge between the company's top-end solution and the middle segment. Designing the model, the creators were guided by one simple task - to give the opportunity to use the flagship advantages. In the end, this idea was implemented only in part.

The side frames of the screen look quite large, although in general the display looks quite organic. This effect is achieved by edge rounding. The case of the device is made of tempered glass with side inserts of brushed metal. It looks more impressive and stylish than bored metal mixed with plastic.

Important! If the user's palm is wet, the device can easily jump out of it,so you need to worry about buying a bumper or cover in advance.

On the surface of the back cover is located camera module and fingerprint sensor. The device lost a little from this layout. The main problem is that there is very little space between the optics and the scanner. In the younger models there is no such problem. Of course, you can get used to and get your finger to the touch, but this will take time.

The location of the physical buttons is standard for the Samsung model range. Volume control and power button are divided by different side faces. Very convenient, but it also takes time to get used to. From a visual point of view, the apparatus looks very impressive.

Screen features

Samsung Galaxy A8 review continues one of the key advantages of Samsung smartphones - a proprietary screen. Super Technology AMOLED successfully introduced into the company's products for a long time. Screens made according to this principle, perfectly convey colors. Contrast at the highest level, black saturated, without shifting to gray undertones.

Oleophobic coating - Another item for which I want to praise the model.Spraying is solid, but whether it will be durable can only be verified in practice. Most often, the top layer is erased in the first months of use. However, you can always use a protective film or glass.

AoD technology allows you to display the basic information needed by the user, while the phone itself is in sleep mode. Very comfortable and unusual. However, the number of functions that can be displayed on the “sleeping” screen is strictly limited.

Aspect ratio of 18.5 to 9 is somewhat non-standard. It is very prudent that most applications ask before the first launch whether the display should be scaled to fit the existing format. Even if some game or other content does not support the specified parameters, in the settings you can set the forced scaling.

Memory and performance

Features Galaxy A8 promise good performance. The processor on which the architecture of the device is built allows run all modern games. Mali-G71 does its job just fine. “Tanks” go at high graphics settings and in most cases give a comfortable 60 FPS.Of course, only if the location is not overloaded.

Benchmarks show a predictable average picture. In "Antutu" the unit is gaining 85 thousand points. For a mid-level phone, quite good. Repeated results do not give error indicators. Throttling is present, but insignificant. It is difficult to imagine a task that will force a smartphone to significantly warm up.

In terms of performance, the A8 is doing well. Games, applications, heavy load - the device is able to cope with any tasks. And for storing information he has own 64 GB of memory. If desired, the ROM can be expanded with a 256 GB memory card.

operating system

Smartphone Samsung Galaxy A8 runs on its own graphical company. It is doubly strange that the stability of the system is lame from device to device. Budget models in many respects benefit from working at Experiense. At the same time, models of the middle price category show already less stability.

Difficulties may arise already at the time of registration / login. Often errors occur when synchronizing applications and installationsthat have been implemented on the previous phone.Moving to a new device may not be as comfortable as the user expects.

Then, after setting up, starting and debugging everything that is necessary, you can observe some braking system. They are not so noticeable, so do not catch the eye. In addition, you can even get used to light “friezes” when turning over during use.

Important! User feedback also notes the problem of lagging sound control. The process is performed with some delay after pressing a physical key.

Perhaps the new updates will be able to fix minor irregularities and roughness. After all, by itself, naked Android 8 is a very fast system. Otherwise, there are no comments on the OS. Application launching is fast. The visual design is comfortable for the eyes, moreover, if necessary, it can be changed beyond recognition.

Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 takes time to adjust and optimize the system. After the user adapts the system to fit his needs, it will be quite convenient to use the phone.

Quality of communication and sound

The quality of communication to the company "Samsung" claims are quite rare.Speaker and microphone are able to work for a long time, providing continuous communication. For this point to worry absolutely not worth it. The level of signal reception is excellent, the audibility of the speaker is at a decent level. Microphone noise reduction works in almost all cases.

Model Samsung Galaxy A8 managed to keep a 3.5 mm jack for headphones, despite the widespread rejection of it in 2018. But the very presence of the connector still does not provide sound quality. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happened with the device. In terms of sound, it loses even more affordable models from competitors. Juicy and surround sound is not here. Smartphone Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 is able to play music, but without the “spark”, there are not so many emotions from listening. However, part of the problem can be solved with a good headset.

But external speaker is very loud. It does not choke at maximum volume, the device sounds very clear, immediately causing analogies with purely musical devices. In some cases, a smartphone that plays music at full volume can be confused with a portable speaker. Maybe the whole thing is in the unusual arrangement of the column (from the end).

Battery and autonomy

Samsung Galaxy A8 3000 mAh battery available enough for a whole day of work. Official sources say about the day or even more time. However, the reality as always turns out to be more prosaic. At maximum load, the device lives from 5 to 8 hours. If you play games, then, accordingly, less. In the combined cycle it will be enough for one day until the evening.

The installed capacity is often not enough to provide the needs of the device for a full day. For those who are used to using their gadget more modestly, this problem is not worth it.

Important! In order to save the manufacturer decided not to complete the device with a fast charging function.

Camera Specifications

Smartphone Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 focuses on selfie shooting, so less attention is paid to the main camera. User feedback confirms that a 16-megapixel matrix is ​​enough for high-quality images. Of course, one should not expect from the photo module of the flagship performance, but it copes with its tasks perfectly.

The front camera is made on the principle of 16 + 8 MP. This technology allows you to take better pictures of self-portraits, as well as do the bokeh effect those. Blur the background.And this function works well, eroding exactly what you need. Excellent detail, correct white balance, competent exposure - all this can be said about the Samsung Galaxy A8 front-end. Fans of taking selfies will be satisfied, the device has everything you need for their implementation. A lot of settings, filters and backgrounds will help diversify the resulting photo.

Conclusion

Partially, the developers managed to create a compromise flagship. Some technological innovations were removed, leaving only the most necessary. If you do not take into account the complexity of the graphical shell, the device can be considered a worthy experiment.

Smartphone price starts from 21990 and comes to 29990 rubles depending on the retailer. There is a modification of the Samsung Galaxy A8 +, with a large screen size and battery. Its cost will be slightly higher. The device is officially sold throughout the country.

Samsung Galaxy A8 2018