Samsung took the wraps off the much-rumored Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) on Tuesday, December 19 – and aside from being the first units to carry unified monikers, they bring a number of neat new features to the mid-range table, including an edge-to-edge Infinity Display and a dual-sensor front-facing camera.
Here are some of the best new features.
Build Quality
It would appear Samsung’s heard our criticism as it’s done away with the tacky plastic found on the Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017), replacing it with a metal and glass sandwich build on the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018). What’s more, the units are subtly curved, making them a little more comfortable for one-handed use.
Connectivity
This shouldn’t come as a surprise seeing as it’s a feature most of the firm’s budget-friendly, mid-range and high-end smartphones offer, but both the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) house a microSD slot, letting you to increase the standard memory capacity from 32/64GB, depending on the variant you opt for, to 256GB.
Dual-Front Camera
Every smartphone needs a defining feature to set it aside from the competition, and that’s the front-facing camera setup on the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018). It comprises of two sensors, designed to provide users with enhanced imaging capabilities, like access to the Live Focus tool that debuted on the Galaxy Note 8.
The 16-megapixel f/1.9 front camera is paired with an 8-megapixel f/1.9 secondary camera. There’s a 16-megapixel f/1.7 rear camera with video digital image stabilization and a Hyperlapse mode.
Related: Check out a few Galaxy Note 8 Live Focus camera samples
Infinity Display
The Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) are Samsung’s first mid-range smartphones to tout an Infinity Display, following a not-so-brief period of exclusivity on its high-end flagships, with the former packing a high-resolution 5.6-inch panel and the latter a 6-inch – providing an unrivalled, immersive viewing experience.
Samsung Pay
As expected, the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) ship with support Samsung Pay (MST and NFC), the firm’s mobile payment platform. The units come pre-loaded with the software; though you’ll likely need to install a few updates before entering your credit card details – or transferring data linked to your Samsung Account.
Gear VR Support
The Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ (2018) are the first handsets in Samsung’s Galaxy A series to support the Gear VR headset. The mid-range handsets can finally be used to watch immersive content using the headset.
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