Samsung Galaxy A8 Star price in India starts from ₹26,649 on various online platforms. Released in India on August 27, 2018, it features a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18.5:9.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8956 processor, it does not support wireless charging and has a 3700 mAh lithium-ion battery, along with USB-C connectivity.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Highlights
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8956 |
| Rear Camera | 16 MP + 24 MP |
| Front Camera | 24 MP |
| Battery | 3700 mAh |
| Display Size | 6.3 inches (16 cm) |
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Full Specifications
General
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy A8 Star |
| Price in India | ₹26,649 |
| Launch Date | August 27, 2018 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
Display Features
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches (16 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 392 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 80.91 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Camera
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/1.7, Primary Camera24 MP f/1.7 |
| Sensor | CMOS image sensor |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 4616 x 3464 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 240 fps |
| (Front) Camera Setup | Single |
| (Front) Resolution | 24 MP f/2.0, Primary Camera |
| (Front) Autofocus | No |
| (Front) Flash | No |
Design
| Height | 162.4 mm |
| Width | 77 mm |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 188 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Gorilla Glass |
| Colours | Black, White |
Battery
| Capacity | 3700 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Removable | No |
| TalkTime | Up to 23 Hours(3G) |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Network & connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available |
| SIM 2 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available |
| SAR Value | Head: 0.179 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8956 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 14 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 512 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 64 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 400 GB |
| User Available Storage | Up to 49.6 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the display size of Samsung Galaxy A8 Star?
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star has 6.3-inch Display.
What is the battery capacity (mAh) of Samsung Galaxy A8 Star?
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star has 3700 mAh lithium-ion Battery.
