The latest addition to the growing list of Galaxy A devices is the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star. Launched in China as the Galaxy A9 Star, the company says this phone’s market target is to capture the young consumers aged below 30. To do this, Samsung has designed the A8 Star to match the expectations of what most of the consumers in this age group look for in a phone: it has a modern-day design, powerful specs under the hood, top-notch photography specs, a huge battery, and comes at a price that is significantly lower than what the Galaxy S9 commands.
Samsung’s Galaxy A series is meant to bridge the gap between the company’s $1000 flagships and the $300 budget phones and so far, it seems Samsung isn’t done with the number of handsets it wants to fill this category.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star specs
- 6.3-inch 18.5:9 FHD+ AMOLED screen
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB expandable storage, up to 400GB
- Dual 24MP + 16MP main camera
- 24MP front camera
- 3700mAh battery
- Android 8.0 Oreo
- Extras: Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack, rear-mounted scanner, selfie flash, Live Focus, AR stickers, Bixby Home, Bixby Reminder, Bixby Vision, Bixby Voice, AOD, Dual Messenger, App Pair, supports Gear VR, etc.
The Galaxy A8 Star is the first in the Galaxy A series to come with a dual-lens camera on the back. The Galaxy A8+ does have a dual camera, but it’s for the selfie shooter. Also, the A8 Star is the first to adopt iPhone X-style dual-lens camera setup on the back, but unlike the Apple flagship, you get a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Price in Nepal – Rs.59,990