8 follows 5. The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) succeeds the Galaxy A5 (2017) as the latest device in the popular Galaxy A Series. The €499 (~$615) price tag could prove to be unpopular though. We will find out in our tests whether Samsung can justify this ambitious price.
Samsung counts differently: The Galaxy A8 (2018) is Samsung's successor to the Galaxy A5 (2017), equating the same number across its different smartphone classes. While the Galaxy S8 and S8+ are high-end smartphones, the 5.6-inch Galaxy A8 (2018) sits within the highly competitive mid-range. Samsung has paired the Galaxy A8 (2018) with the Galaxy A8 + (2018), which has a 6-inch Super AMOLED display.
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is not a successor to a particular A-series phone. It's more of a trimmed Galaxy S8 version for the masses with matching design, screen, and the current number 8. Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Android smartphone. Announced Sep 2018. Features 6.0″ Super AMOLED display, Exynos 7885 chipset, 3300 mAh battery, 128.
Both Galaxy A8's share the same solid set of features. They are powered by Samsung's brand new Exynos 7885 SoC, an ARM Mali-G71 MP2 GPU and 4 GB of RAM. Likewise, there is a 16 MP main camera, dual 8 MP + 16 MP front-facing cameras, LTE Cat. 11, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, and Bluetooth 5.0. There is even a dual-SIM variant.
During this review we will be testing the smaller Galaxy A8 (2018), which has a €499 (~$615) recommended retail price. This price places the Galaxy A8 (2018) among competitive rivals. We will be comparing the Galaxy A8 (2018) against the Asus ZenFone ZE554KL, the BQ Aquaris X Pro, the Honor 9, the OnePlus 5T, and the Sony Xperia XZ1.
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Samsung Exynos 7885, Exynos 7885 Octa
4096 MB
5.6 inch 18:9, 2220 x 1080 pixel 441 PPI, Super AMOLED, Infinity Display, Full-HD+, glossy: yes
32 GB eMMC Flash, 32 GB , 23.3 GB free
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm audio jack, Card Reader: MicroSD cards up to 256 GB, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Barometer, Geomagnetic sensor, Ambient Light sensor, Fingerprint sensor, Hall Effect sensor, Wi-Fi Direct, ANT+, App2SD
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.0, GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE Cat.11 (700, 800, 850, 900, 1.800, 1.900, 2.100, 2.300, 2.500, 2.600 MHz), Downloads bis 600 MBit/s, Uploads bis 50 MBit/s, 2x Nano-SIM, Kopf-SAR 0,241 W/kg, Körper-SAR 1,25 W/kg, Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.4 x 149.2 x 70.6 ( = 0.33 x 5.87 x 2.78 in)
3000 mAh Lithium-Ion, Talk time 2G (according to manufacturer): 24 h, Talk time 3G (according to manufacturer): 24 h
Android 7.1 Nougat
Primary Camera: 16 MPix 16 MP, f 1.7, Pixel size 1.12 µm, Sensor size 1/2.8', FOV 78°, PDAV, Videos up to 1080p @ 30 FPS
Secondary Camera: 16 MPix Dual front-facing camera: 16 MP (f 1.9, Pixel size 1.12 µm, Sensor size 1/4.0', FOV 85°) + 8 MP (f 1.9, Pixel size 1.0 µm, Sensor size 1/3.1”, FOV 76°) Videos up to 1080p @ 30 FPS
Secondary Camera: 16 MPix Dual front-facing camera: 16 MP (f 1.9, Pixel size 1.12 µm, Sensor size 1/4.0', FOV 85°) + 8 MP (f 1.9, Pixel size 1.0 µm, Sensor size 1/3.1”, FOV 76°) Videos up to 1080p @ 30 FPS
Speakers: Mono speaker, Keyboard: virtual, Modular power supply, USB Type-C to Type-A cable, headphones, SIM tool, quick start guide, 24 Months Warranty, fanless
172 g ( = 6.07 oz / 0.38 pounds), Power Supply: 25 g ( = 0.88 oz / 0.06 pounds)
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499 Euro
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Case
Like Samsung's more premium S series, the Galaxy A8 (2018) has rounded edges. This aesthetic gives the Galaxy A8 (2018) the impression of having a borderless screen with the display seemingly merging into the case. Samsung has called this Infinity Display.
The design only echoes that found in the arguably more stylish Galaxy S8 and S8+though. While the Galaxy A8 (2018) inherits the glass back from its more premium sibling, the edges of the device taper more gradually. The display and rear glass are covered by Gorilla Glass 5 and held together within a metal frame. The 8.4 mm (~0.33 in) case is extremely robust, to the extent that we could not bend or twist it. The device is available in Black, Orchid Gray, Gold, and Blue.
The high screen-to-body ratio has forced Samsung to move the fingerprint sensor to the back of the device, slightly recessing it underneath the main camera. The Dual-SIM variant has a nano-SIM and microSD card slot at the top of the device, with the other nano-SIM slot located on the left-hand side. The Galaxy A8 (2018) is IP68 certified, meaning that it is both dust and waterproof. Samsung details that the device is only waterproof up to 1.5 meters (~4.9 ft) for up to thirty minutes, which corresponds with IP67.
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Size comparison
Samsung offers the Galaxy A8 (2018) in multiple configurations, with every variant powered by the Exynos 7885, and 4 GB of RAM. Aside from the choice of colours, there are 32 and 64 GB variants, and the choice of single or dual nano-SIM variants.
Our test device is the dual-SIM variant with 32 GB of internal storage, of which 23 GB is free. MicroSD card expansion can increase internal storage by up to 256 GB with it being possible to move both media files and apps to expandable storage.
The Galaxy A8 (2018) has a USB-C port that supports 2.0 speeds, fast charging, and USB OTG. Audio is handled by a 3.5 mm jack that is located next to the USB-C port.
Software
The Galaxy A8 (2018) runs Android Nougat 7.1.1 and version 8.5 of Samsung's UI, also found on the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8. There is a selection of Samsung apps preinstalled along with apps from Google, Facebook and Microsoft. These can only be disabled; none of them can be uninstalled.
Samsung has not confirmed whether or when the Galaxy A8 (2018) will be updated to Android Oreo 8.0, despite internet speculation that it will be. At the time of writing, the Galaxy A8 (2018) is shipped with a relatively recent Android security patch dated December 1st 2017.
Communication and GPS
The Galaxy A8 (2018) supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, which means that it can connect to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Consequently, we found that transmission speeds are fast, with the Galaxy A8 (2018) achieving 269 MBit/s send and 280 MBit/s receive speeds with our reference Linksys EA8500 router. Equally, the Galaxy A8 (2018) supports LTE Cat. 11, with download and upload speeds of up to 600 Mbps and 50 Mbps respectively. NFC and Bluetooth 5.0 are included, the latter of which will be supported by Android Oreo 8.0 onwards. Android Nougat 7.1.1. supports only up to Bluetooth 4.2.
Networking | |
iperf3 Client (receive) TCP 1 m 4M x10 | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 Adreno 540, 835, 64 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | |
OnePlus 5T Adreno 540, 835, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL Adreno 508, 630, 64 GB eMMC Flash | |
Honor 9 Mali-G71 MP8, Kirin 960, 64 GB eMMC Flash | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 Mali-G71 MP2, 7885, 32 GB eMMC Flash | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro Adreno 506, 626, 64 GB eMMC Flash | |
Average of class Smartphone (5.9 - 939, n=397) | |
iperf3 Client (transmit) TCP 1 m 4M x10 | |
OnePlus 5T Adreno 540, 835, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 Adreno 540, 835, 64 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL Adreno 508, 630, 64 GB eMMC Flash | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 Mali-G71 MP2, 7885, 32 GB eMMC Flash | |
Average of class Smartphone (9.4 - 703, n=397) | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro Adreno 506, 626, 64 GB eMMC Flash | |
Honor 9 Mali-G71 MP8, Kirin 960, 64 GB eMMC Flash |
GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou determine location. This helps the Galaxy A8 (2018) achieve a relatively precise location accuracy of up to four meters (~13 ft) outside and nine meters (~29.5 ft) inside. On our test bike ride, in which we compared the Galaxy A8 (2018)'s location accuracy against a Garmin Edge 500, we often found that the mid-range smartphone plotted a better route than the professional device. Ultimately, the Galaxy A8 (2018) only calculated that we had travelled fifty meters (~164 ft) more over nearly 9 km (~5.6 mi) than the Garmin Edge 500. Hence, the Galaxy A8 (2018) should be accurate enough for most people's needs.
The Galaxy A8 (2018) is available in either single or dual SIM variants, the latter of which Samsung refers to as the Galaxy A8 (2018) Duos. The Duos variant has dedicated slots for two nano-SIMs and a microSD card. When both SIMs are activated calls, messages, and data services can be assigned to a specific SIM card.
Our tests reveal that the device has good voice quality with voices remaining understandable on hands-free provided that the ambient noise is not too loud.
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The Galaxy A8 (2018) has a dual-camera. Surprisingly though, it is found on the front, with the main rear-camera having a single sensor. This dual front-facing camera array brings a considerable arsenal for selfies.
The front-facing array has 16 MP and 8 MP sensors, allowing for varying focal lengths and bokeh effects. There are many filters, such as beauty effects or stickers. Picture and video quality is adequate, with both the front and rear cameras able to record video up to 1080p and 30 FPS.
Although equipped with only one sensor, the 16 MP main camera has plenty up its sleeve. The f 1.7 lens, 1.12µm pixel size, and 1/2.8' sensor give the Galaxy A8 (2018) good low-light performance, while phase detection autofocus provides fast focusing.
The daylight shots in scenes one and two show that the main camera captures fine details with the sharpness of the focus enhancing the vibrant color scheme. While the Galaxy A8 (2018) cannot match the level of detail captured by the ASUS ZenFone 4, it performs better in low-light than the ZenFone 4 and the OnePlus 5T.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
Scene 1Scene 2Scene 3We then tested the camera under simulated lightning conditions, during which we checked the color image with the X-Rite ColorChecker Passport and image sharpness with our test chart.
Our tests show that colors and grayscale are oversaturated. While this does not look realistic, the oversaturation makes photos more vivid. Sharpness is good and decreases only at the edges of the test charts.
Samsung includes a modular power supply, a USB Type-A to Type-C cable, headphones, a SIM tool, and a quick start guide in the box. There are currently no official accessories listed on Samsung's website.
The Galaxy A8 (2018) comes with a twenty-four month warranty. Samsung shortens this to twelve months for the battery, further decreasing this to six months for parts that are more easily worn such as headphones and the power supply. Regardless, the two-year retailer’s warranty still applies. Please see our Guarantees, Return Policies and Warranties FAQ for country-specific information.
Samsung has preinstalled its own keyboard as the default; we particularly like its clear structure and the numerous functions and settings that are available. The Galaxy A8 (2018) also has accessibility features such as high-contrast fonts, dictation, and a flashlight notification notifying you of incoming messages or alarms. There is a 'simple mode' for smartphone beginners that applies a simpler layout and larger controls. A nice extra feature is the multi-window mode, which can display several apps simultaneously.
There are three physical buttons: the volume rocker on the left-hand side, the power button on the right-hand side, and the fingerprint sensor on the rear, which sits below the main-camera. The Galaxy A8 (2018) uses capacitive buttons for navigation, while the display has ten finger multi touch that is sensitive and worked without delay during our tests.
The Galaxy A8 (2018) has a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,220x1,080, and a pixel density of 441 PPI. The display has an 18.5:9 aspect ratio thanks to its narrow bezels. The display achieves a brightness of 589 cd/m² with the ambient light sensor switched, which reduces to 347 cd/m² in manual mode. The display was brighter still in the APL50 test, which simulates an even distribution of light and dark areas, reaching up to 684 cd/m². On average, the display achieved 538.3 cd/m², which should be bright enough for use in every situation.
The OLED display is 96 percent evenly lit and theoretically has an infinite contrast ratio; pixels can be individually turned off, producing total blacks.
Unfortunately, as with most OLED panels, the Galaxy A8 (2018) uses pulse width modulation (PWM) to control brightness. We measured PWM flicker at 242.7 Hz, which while being relatively low is still likely to be noticed by those with sensitive eyes after prolonged use.
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Maximum: 549 cd/m² Average: 538.3 cd/m² Minimum: 1.77 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 96 %
Center on Battery: 541 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 5.8 | 0.6-29.43 Ø6.1
ΔE Greyscale 2.7 | 0.64-98 Ø6.3
Gamma: 2.07
Brightness Distribution: 96 %
Center on Battery: 541 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 5.8 | 0.6-29.43 Ø6.1
ΔE Greyscale 2.7 | 0.64-98 Ø6.3
Gamma: 2.07
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 Super AMOLED, 2220x1080, 5.6 | Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL IPS, 1920x1080, 5.5 | BQ Aquaris X Pro IPS, 1920x1080, 5.2 | Honor 9 IPS/LTPS, 1920x1080, 5.15 | OnePlus 5T AMOLED, 2160x1080, 6.01 | Sony Xperia XZ1 IPS, 1920x1080, 5.2 | |
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Screen | -69% | 5% | ||||
Brightness middle | 541 | 656 | 458 | 550 | 425 | 620 |
Brightness | 538 | 634 | 473 | 535 | 423 | 610 |
Brightness Distribution | 96 | 93 | 88 | 92 | 92 | 93 |
Black Level * | 0.4 | 0.42 | ||||
Colorchecker DeltaE2000 * | 5.8 | 5.3 | 7.1 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 4.2 |
Greyscale DeltaE2000 * | 2.7 | 5.2 | 10.5 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 3.9 |
Gamma | 2.07 106% | 2.28 96% | 2.32 95% | |||
CCT | 6570 99% | 8951 73% | 6455 101% | |||
Contrast | 1640 | 1310 | ||||
Colorchecker DeltaE2000 max. * | 7.8 | 4.5 | 5.8 |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM detected | 242.7 Hz | |
The display backlight flickers at 242.7 Hz (Likely utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 242.7 Hz is relatively low, so sensitive users will likely notice flickering and experience eyestrain at the stated brightness setting and below. In comparison: 51 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 9515 (minimum: 43 - maximum: 142900) Hz was measured. |
The Galaxy A8 (2018) will run in the Adaptive Display mode by default, adjusting its image parameters to suit what is currently being displayed. There are three color profiles: 'AMOLED cinema', 'AMOLED photo', and 'Simple', which are equivalent to P3 color space, AdobeRGB, and sRGB respectively. All profiles perform well under our spectrophotometer. The color and grayscale deviations are below the margin of DeltaE 3, the level at which the human eye fails to recognize color deviations. Furthermore, color temperatures are practically ideal for each color profile.
Display Response Times
Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
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4 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 2 ms rise | |
↘ 2 ms fall | ||
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.8 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 1 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (25.2 ms). | ||
↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
5.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 2.4 ms rise | |
↘ 2.8 ms fall | ||
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.9 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 3 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (40.3 ms). |
The display's high brightness means that the Galaxy A8 (2018) can be easily used outside. Viewing angles are good, with there being only subtle color changes and reductions in brightness at shallow angles.
The Galaxy A8 (2018) is Samsung's first smartphone to use its new 14 nm, 64-bit Exynos 7885 SoC. Introduced in early 2018, the octa core Exynos 7885 is designed for mid-range devices, with two Cortex-A73 cores clocked at up to 2.2 GHz, with the remaining six cores based on Cortex-A53 architecture that clocks up to 1.6 GHz.
The ARM Mali-G71 MP2 handles graphics and can usually be found in entry-level devices such as the Oukitel K10 and the Ulefone Power 3, both of which use MediaTek's Helio P23SoC. We have included these two smartphones in our performance comparison section. The ARM Mali-G71 MP2 has two cores and can render using OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, and DirectX 11 FL11_1, all of which are contemporary rendering engines.
Our benchmarks suggest that the Exynos 7885 is equivalent to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 and Snapdragon 626, which are found in the ASUS ZenFone 4 ZE554KL and the BQ Aquaris X Pro respectively. The Exynos 7885 easily outperforms the MediaTek competition, with the Galaxy A8 (2018) beating the Oukitel K10 and Ulefone Power 3. The Galaxy A8 (2018) fails to match the power of the OnePlus 5T and the Sony Xperia XZ1 with their Snapdragon 835's, or the Honor 9 powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 960. On average, these three devices achieve double the AnTuTu v6 score that the Galaxy A8 (2018) manages.
AnTuTu v6 | PCMark for Android | BaseMark OS II | Geekbench 4.3 | 3DMark | GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 | GFXBench 3.0 | GFXBench 3.1 | GFXBench | Lightmark | Basemark ES 3.1 / Metal
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Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro | |
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OnePlus 5T | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 | |
Oukitel K10 | |
Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 (83284 - 87728, n=2) | |
Average of class Smartphone (23275 - 274007, n=464) |
PCMark for Android | |
Work 2.0 performance score (sort by value) | |
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Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro | |
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OnePlus 5T | |
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Oukitel K10 | |
Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 (5214 - 5387, n=2) | |
Average of class Smartphone (3227 - 11440, n=349) | |
Work performance score (sort by value) | |
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Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro | |
Honor 9 | |
OnePlus 5T | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 | |
Oukitel K10 | |
Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 (5625 - 5916, n=2) | |
Average of class Smartphone (4096 - 14439, n=517) |
BaseMark OS II | |
Web (sort by value) | |
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Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro | |
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OnePlus 5T | |
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Oukitel K10 | |
Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 (1090 - 1195, n=2) | |
Average of class Smartphone (7 - 1731, n=591) | |
Graphics (sort by value) | |
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Average Samsung Exynos 7885 (1331 - 1356, n=2) | |
Average of class Smartphone (18 - 15969, n=591) | |
Memory (sort by value) | |
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Average of class Smartphone (21 - 6661, n=591) | |
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Average of class Smartphone (369 - 12202, n=591) | |
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Average Samsung Exynos 7885 (1993 - 2009, n=2) | |
Average of class Smartphone (150 - 6097, n=595) |
Geekbench 4.3 | |
Compute RenderScript Score (sort by value) | |
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Average of class Smartphone (663 - 21070, n=299) | |
64 Bit Multi-Core Score (sort by value) | |
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Average of class Smartphone (1174 - 11598, n=353) | |
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Average of class Smartphone (486 - 4262, n=439) | |
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Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 (15262 - 15567, n=2) | |
Average of class Smartphone (3585 - 162695, n=631) | |
1280x720 offscreen Ice Storm Unlimited Score (sort by value) | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro | |
Honor 9 | |
OnePlus 5T | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 | |
Oukitel K10 | |
Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 (14779 - 15167, n=2) | |
Average of class Smartphone (4164 - 83518, n=632) |
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 | |
1920x1080 T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 (sort by value) | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro | |
Honor 9 | |
OnePlus 5T | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 | |
Oukitel K10 | |
Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 | |
Average of class Smartphone (6 - 251, n=659) | |
T-Rex HD Onscreen C24Z16 (sort by value) | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro | |
Honor 9 | |
OnePlus 5T | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 | |
Oukitel K10 | |
Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 | |
Average of class Smartphone (9.8 - 120, n=662) |
GFXBench 3.0 | |
off screen Manhattan Offscreen OGL (sort by value) | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro | |
Honor 9 | |
OnePlus 5T | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 | |
Oukitel K10 | |
Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 | |
Average of class Smartphone (2.7 - 132, n=578) | |
on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL (sort by value) | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro | |
Honor 9 | |
OnePlus 5T | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 | |
Oukitel K10 | |
Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 | |
Average of class Smartphone (5.4 - 115, n=583) |
GFXBench 3.1 | |
off screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen (sort by value) | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro | |
Honor 9 | |
OnePlus 5T | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 | |
Oukitel K10 | |
Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 | |
Average of class Smartphone (1.6 - 88, n=440) | |
on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen (sort by value) | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro | |
Honor 9 | |
OnePlus 5T | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 | |
Oukitel K10 | |
Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 | |
Average of class Smartphone (3.4 - 110, n=443) |
GFXBench | |
off screen Car Chase Offscreen (sort by value) | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro | |
Honor 9 | |
OnePlus 5T | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 | |
Oukitel K10 | |
Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 | |
Average of class Smartphone (0.89 - 54, n=369) | |
on screen Car Chase Onscreen (sort by value) | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro | |
Honor 9 | |
OnePlus 5T | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 | |
Oukitel K10 | |
Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 | |
Average of class Smartphone (1.6 - 58, n=373) |
Lightmark - 1920x1080 1080p (sort by value) | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | |
Oukitel K10 | |
Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 | |
Average of class Smartphone (1.06 - 38.7, n=72) |
Basemark ES 3.1 / Metal - offscreen Overall Score (sort by value) | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | |
Oukitel K10 | |
Ulefone Power 3 | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 | |
Average of class Smartphone (35 - 2754, n=98) |
Legend
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018Samsung Exynos 7885, ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 32 GB eMMC Flash
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KLQualcomm Snapdragon 630, Qualcomm Adreno 508, 64 GB eMMC Flash
BQ Aquaris X ProQualcomm Snapdragon 626, Qualcomm Adreno 506, 64 GB eMMC Flash
Honor 9HiSilicon Kirin 960, ARM Mali-G71 MP8, 64 GB eMMC Flash
OnePlus 5TQualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), Qualcomm Adreno 540, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash
Sony Xperia XZ1Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), Qualcomm Adreno 540, 64 GB UFS 2.1 Flash
Oukitel K10Mediatek Helio P23 MT6763T, ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 64 GB eMMC Flash
Ulefone Power 3Mediatek Helio P23 MT6763T, ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 64 GB eMMC Flash
Average Samsung Exynos 7885
Average of class Smartphone
This pecking order is not reflected in our browser benchmarks though. The Galaxy A8 (2018) is much closer to the trio of more powerful smartphones, while outperforming the ZenFone 4, the Aquaris X Pro, and both MediaTek Helio P23 powered smartphones.
JetStream 1.1 | Octane V2 | Mozilla Kraken 1.1 | WebXPRT 2015
JetStream 1.1 - Total Score | |
OnePlus 5T (Chrome 63) | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 (Chrome 61) | |
Honor 9 (Chrome 59) | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (Chrome 64.0.3282.137) | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 (48 - 49.1, n=2) | |
Average of class Smartphone (12 - 273, n=496) | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL (Chrome 62) | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro (Chrome 59.0.3071.125) | |
Ulefone Power 3 (Standardbrowser 7.1.1) | |
Oukitel K10 (Standard Browser 7.1.1) |
Octane V2 - Total Score | |
OnePlus 5T (Chrome 63) | |
Honor 9 (Chrome 59) | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 (Chrome 61) | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (Chrome 64.0.3282.137) | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 (9165 - 9350, n=2) | |
Average of class Smartphone (1994 - 43280, n=652) | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro (Chrome 59.0.3071.125) | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL (Chrome 62) | |
Ulefone Power 3 (Standardbrowser 7.1.1) | |
Oukitel K10 (Standard Browser 7.1.1) |
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total Score | |
Ulefone Power 3 (Standardbrowser 7.1.1) | |
Oukitel K10 (Standard Browser 7.1.1) | |
Average of class Smartphone (603 - 59466, n=672) | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL (Chrome 62) | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro (Chrome 59.0.3071.125) | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (Chrome 64.0.3282.137) | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 (4123 - 4275, n=2) | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 (Chrome 61) | |
Honor 9 (Chrome 59) | |
OnePlus 5T (Chrome 63) |
WebXPRT 2015 - Overall Score | |
OnePlus 5T (Chrome 63) | |
Sony Xperia XZ1 (Chrome 61) | |
Average Samsung Exynos 7885 (156 - 168, n=2) | |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (Chrome 64.0.3282.137) | |
Average of class Smartphone (66 - 362, n=328) | |
Honor 9 (Chrome 59) | |
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL (Chrome 62) | |
BQ Aquaris X Pro (Chrome 59.0.3071.125) | |
Oukitel K10 (Standard Browser 7.1.1) | |
Ulefone Power 3 (Standardbrowser 7.1.1) |
* ... smaller is better
With its eMMC flash memory, the Galaxy A8 (2018) cannot match the speed of its UFS flash memory equipped competitors. Read and write speeds are sufficient, ensuring a largely smooth experience. We did notice though that the Galaxy A8 (2018) takes slightly longer to write large amounts of data than its UFS equipped competitors. This is particularly apparent when installing apps. The Galaxy A8 (2018) performs well in our microSD card using our reference Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 card, achieving read and write speed of up to 270 MB/s and 150 MB/s respectively. Neither the Galaxy A8 (2018) nor its competitors could reach the Toshiba's maximum potential speeds though.
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 | Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL | BQ Aquaris X Pro | Honor 9 | OnePlus 5T | Sony Xperia XZ1 | Average 32 GB eMMC Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
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AndroBench 3-5 | -11% | 83% | -16% | |||||
Sequential Write 256KB SDCard | 62.29 (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501) | 66.51 (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501) | 49.77 (Toshiba Exceria Pro M401) | 34.64 (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501) | 47.71 (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501) | 49.3 (3.4 - 87.1, n=131) | 48.3 (9.5 - 87.1, n=393) | |
Sequential Read 256KB SDCard | 77.92 (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501) | 86.93 (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501) | 78.69 (Toshiba Exceria Pro M401) | 67.99 (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501) | 65.5 (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501) | 68.1 (8.2 - 96.5, n=131) | 66.4 (8.1 - 96.5, n=393) | |
Random Write 4KB | 14.69 | 7.59 | 12.07 | 32.7 | 20 | 14.93 | 18.5 (0.75 - 77.3, n=175) | 19.3 (0.14 - 250, n=701) |
Random Read 4KB | 82.62 | 68.57 | 37.97 | 55.7 | 138.1 | 156.61 | 38 (3.59 - 117, n=175) | 43.9 (1.59 - 175, n=701) |
Sequential Write 256KB | 104.2 | 205.27 | 139.63 | 204 | 203.4 | 204.43 | 94.6 (14.8 - 189, n=175) | 90.4 (2.99 - 392, n=701) |
Sequential Read 256KB | 299.94 | 287.38 | 270.46 | 293 | 698.7 | 679.13 | 233 (25.8 - 452, n=175) | 255 (12.1 - 1468, n=701) |
The Galaxy A8 (2018) supports all current games from the Google Play Store, despite its relatively weak GPU. The ARM Mali-G71 MP2 handles intense games well, achieving 30 FPS at maximum graphics on “Asphalt 8: Airborne” and 54 FPS on “Dead Trigger 2”. While having the same GPU as the Oukitel K10 and the Ulefone Power 3, the Galaxy A8 (2018) manages to outperform them both in benchmarks thanks to its more powerful CPU. We found that the position and motion sensors worked fine when playing games.
Asphalt 8: Airborne | |||
Settings | Value | ||
high | 30 fps | ||
very low | 30 fps |
While idling, the device runs at a maximum temperature of 26.1 °C (~79 °F), increasing to a maximum of 39.2 °C (~102.6 °F) during our stress tests. The device contends with high internal temperatures, as demonstrated by our GFXBench battery test. Performance drops after around half of the thirty passes of both the T-Rex and the Manhattan benchmarks, the former being less intensive while the latter is more computationally intensive. This reduction in performance is sustained until the benchmarks finish. There was no noticeable reduction in performance during our gaming tests, nor should this be noticeable in daily use.
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Maximum: 37.9 °C = 100 F Average: 36.7 °C = 98 F |
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Maximum: 39.2 °C = 103 F Average: 35.8 °C = 96 F |
Power Supply (max.) 28.6 °C = 83 F | Room Temperature 20.6 °C = 69 F | Voltcraft IR-260
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 36.7 °C / 98 F, compared to the average of 33.1 °C / 92 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 37.9 °C / 100 F, compared to the average of 35.6 °C / 96 F, ranging from 22.4 to 51.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 39.2 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 34.1 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25.8 °C / 78 F, compared to the device average of 33.1 °C / 92 F.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 37.9 °C / 100 F, compared to the average of 35.6 °C / 96 F, ranging from 22.4 to 51.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 39.2 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 34.1 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25.8 °C / 78 F, compared to the device average of 33.1 °C / 92 F.
Like the Galaxy S8, the Galaxy A8 (2018) supports Ultra High Quality (UHQ) audio with up to a 32-bit sampling depth. There is only a mono speaker, which is located near to the power button. It produces little bass though, so do not expect faithful audio reproduction. Surprisingly, the sound produced does fill a room. Additionally, mid and high tones are linear, and there is no distort even at the maximum volume of 85 dB(A).
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 28.7% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.8% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.6% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (20.1% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 13% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 78% worse
» The best had a delta of 13%, average was 25%, worst was 44%
Compared to all devices tested
» 42% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 50% worse
» The best had a delta of 3%, average was 21%, worst was 53%
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 28.7% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.8% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.6% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (20.1% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 13% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 78% worse
» The best had a delta of 13%, average was 25%, worst was 44%
Compared to all devices tested
» 42% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 50% worse
» The best had a delta of 3%, average was 21%, worst was 53%
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (82.2 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 28.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.7% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.9% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (21% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 19% of all tested devices in this class were better, 11% similar, 70% worse
» The best had a delta of 13%, average was 25%, worst was 44%
Compared to all devices tested
» 48% of all tested devices were better, 9% similar, 44% worse
» The best had a delta of 3%, average was 21%, worst was 53%
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 28.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.7% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.9% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (21% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 19% of all tested devices in this class were better, 11% similar, 70% worse
» The best had a delta of 13%, average was 25%, worst was 44%
Compared to all devices tested
» 48% of all tested devices were better, 9% similar, 44% worse
» The best had a delta of 3%, average was 21%, worst was 53%
OnePlus 5T audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (86.3 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 21.2% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5.9% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (3.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (18.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 7% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 90% worse
» The best had a delta of 13%, average was 25%, worst was 44%
Compared to all devices tested
» 31% of all tested devices were better, 6% similar, 63% worse
» The best had a delta of 3%, average was 21%, worst was 53%
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 21.2% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5.9% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (3.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (18.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 7% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 90% worse
» The best had a delta of 13%, average was 25%, worst was 44%
Compared to all devices tested
» 31% of all tested devices were better, 6% similar, 63% worse
» The best had a delta of 3%, average was 21%, worst was 53%
Frequency diagram in comparison (checkboxes are de/selectable)
The Galaxy A8 (2018) is energy efficient, requiring a maximum of 1.1 W while idling and up to 5.97 W under load. The combination of 3.86 W average power consumption and a 3,000 mAh battery should guarantee a long battery life. The battery is lithium-ion and is non-removable. The 10 W power supply supports Fast Charge, fully recharging the Galaxy A8 (2018) in ninety-five minutes.
Power ConsumptionOff / Standby | 0 / 0.15 Watt |
Idle | 0.67 / 1.02 / 1.1 Watt |
Load | 3.86 / 5.97 Watt |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 3000 mAh | Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL 3300 mAh | BQ Aquaris X Pro 3100 mAh | Honor 9 3200 mAh | OnePlus 5T 3300 mAh | Sony Xperia XZ1 2700 mAh | |
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Power Consumption | -30% | -18% | ||||
Idle Minimum * | 0.67 | 0.84 | 0.67 | 1.13 | 0.58 | 0.51 |
Idle Average * | 1.02 | 2.31 | 1.7 | 2.25 | 1.44 | 2.16 |
Idle Maximum * | 1.1 | 2.33 | 1.78 | 2.3 | 1.53 | 2.23 |
Load Average * | 3.86 | 4.76 | 4.42 | 4.89 | 3.17 | 7.45 |
Load Maximum * | 5.97 | 6.39 | 6.3 | 7.99 | 8.54 | 9.28 |
* ... smaller is better
Its low power consumption helps the Galaxy A8 (2018) achieve above average battery life in contrast to our comparison devices. During our realistic Wi-Fi test, in which we simulated the load required to load websites at 150 cd/m² brightness, the Galaxy A8 (2018) lasted for eleven hours. This impressive runtime extended to fifteen hours in our H.264 video test. The Galaxy A8 (2018) lasted far longer than its competitors here, despite being beaten in some of our other battery tests.
Battery RuntimeIdle (without WLAN, min brightness) | 25h 46min |
NBC WiFi Websurfing Battery Test 1.3 | 10h 46min |
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p | 15h 08min |
Load (maximum brightness) | 4h 20min |
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 3000 mAh | Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL 3300 mAh | BQ Aquaris X Pro 3100 mAh | Honor 9 3200 mAh | OnePlus 5T 3300 mAh | Sony Xperia XZ1 2700 mAh | |
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Battery Runtime | 0% | 3% | ||||
Reader / Idle | 1546 | 1665 | 1840 | 1399 | 1754 | 1612 |
H.264 | 908 | 698 | 644 | 564 | 799 | 580 |
WiFi v1.3 | 646 | 562 | 730 | 516 | 718 | 601 |
Load | 260 | 286 | 254 | 278 | 257 | 172 |
Pros
+real Dual-SIM functionality
+water and dust proof
+good camera
Cons
-PWM display flickering
-throttling under load
With the Galaxy A8 (2018), Samsung has made a well-equipped mid-range smartphone that has a lot of things going for it. The design looks and feels premium while being IP68 rated. The Super AMOLED Infinity-Display is visually impressive, being well tuned, bright while also having a high resolution. The Dual-SIM variant is truly Dual-SIM, with microSD card expansion handled by a dedicated slot rather than having to choose between a second SIM or a microSD card. Selfie fans get a dual front-facing camera with good optics that leaves room for gimmicks while still taking good pictures, the latter of which also applies to the 16 MP rear camera.
Good performance, but at a questionable price. The Galaxy A8's pricing creates unnecessary competition with the Galaxy S8, as that only costs €100 more.
Despite the positives, the ambitious €499 (~$615) recommended retail price will probably put off potential buyers. While it can now be found for cheaper, the Galaxy A8 (2018) remains closely priced to the Galaxy S8, which brings better features and performance for just €100 (~$123) more at the time of writing. There are also alternatives to the Galaxy A8 (2018) that are equally as fast, like the ASUS ZenFone 4 ZE554KL or the BQ Aquaris X Pro, which are available for around €450 and €350 (~$555 and $430) respectively.
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When it comes to smartphones, Samsung doesn’t need any introduction. Of course, the Korean manufacturer has grabbed the attention of almost every smartphone user atleast once across the globe. This is due to the fact they always come with the amazing devices that one can trust in the long run. Well, if you have used a Samsung smartphone, probably you know how good and reliable their devices are. Actually, almost all their phones are best to be considered. Also, Samsung is one of those manufacturers which made smartphones in almost every price range. In this post, we will introduce you to the common Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018 problems and fixes.
Basically, this gadget has recently been introduced. Although its best in every aspect, a few users have reported about the common issues they are experiencing. There is no need for users to worry as most of these issues are minor and can simply be avoided. Also, they are due to bugs in the OS and not due to any hardware issue. Moreover, only very few users of this device have reported them. If you are using it, maybe you haven’t experienced the same. However, this post could be useful for you in the long run. You can check out the useful information on the common Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018 problems and fixes in the below paragraphs. Let have a quick overview of the hardware specifications of this device first.
Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018 comes with a 5.6-inch screen which is capable to offer an excellent screen resolution and i.e. 1080 x 2220. Probably it’s something that screen lovers can have so far. The 1.6-GHz octa-core processor and 4GB RAM are mainly responsible for the performance. This device has been powered by Android Nougat 7.1.1. Many users have already appreciated its design and style. The phone packs a 32GB ROM and the same can be extended upto 256GB through a microSD card.
The 16MP primary camera and an equivalent selfie shooter simply enable users to capture quality snaps without compromising with anything. It packs a 3000mAh battery that is good enough to be trusted when it comes to expecting the desired backup. We will now discuss about the common Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018 problems and fixes. Check them out in below paragraphs.
Contents
- 1 Common Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018 problems and fixes
- 1.1 Connectivity issues
Common Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018 problems and fixes
It is very necessary that the users pay close attention to the methods and suggestions about the common Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018 problems and fixes mentioned in this post. Getdroidtips.com cannot be held responsible for anything that goes wrong with the device while following this information.
Connectivity issues
Connectivity issues need users to pay attention to a number of things to avoid them. This is because they can be due to a number of reasons. Also, they are generally mistaken as hardware faults which is not always necessary. If you are facing the connectivity issues about both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, here is the useful information about troubleshooting in the below paragraphs.
Bluetooth connectivity issues
- A simple reboot may solve this problem
- If not, see if the power saving mode is enabled. If it is, disable the same
- Clear the Bluetooth cache from the settings
- Erase some previously connected devices from the history list
- Don’t hide your Bluetooth connection from nearby devices. This might be the reason of this issue. Check it out from the Settings
- Perform a hard reset in case the issue is not resolved
Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Reconfigure the Wi-Fi router again and this will probably solve your concern
- Make sure the cable connection is proper in case you just installed the router
- The Wi-Fi router often has a limit on the range. Make sure you are within the same
- See if you have entered the correct password in case you changed it recently
- Forget the network and add it again
- Simply troubleshoot your Wi-Fi connection
- Check the network status and make sure it is stable
- Performa hard reset on the device in case nothing works
Overheating problems (common Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018 problems and fixes)
Overheating issues declare their presence due to power fluctuation. However, this is not the only reason for them. You can try the following methods to avoid them in case you are facing them presently with your brand new Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018.
- Make sure you haven’t enhanced the brightness too much on the screen
- Always use genuine and authorized accessories with the device
- If you recently downloaded an app, remove it and perform a reboot. The problem might be solved with this
- Clear the device cache from the settings
- Trash the data for the installed apps
- If you are using a power bank, make sure it match the power specifications and ratings of the phone
Doesn’t recognize Windows 10
Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 208 is an amazing smartphone. It comes only with 32GB ROM by default and for this and many other reasons it needs to be connected with the PC for data transfer. It has been reported by a few users that it fails to respond upon connection. It you too are experiencing this issue, it’s necessary that you pay close attention to this issue. The following guide helps you to keep up the pace simply
- Make sure the USB debugging is enabled
- Install the latest USB drivers on the device
- Make sure the USB port is working
- Clean the ports in case they are dusty
- If you haven’t used the ports for a long time, try connecting the device with another one
- Make sure the copy of
Windows is genuine in the PC - Make sure there are no restrictions you might have imposed on the device connections
- Simply change USB configuration to MTP.
Bad camera quality (common Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018 problems and fixes)
Although Samsung has equipped this device with the finest cameras, having the problems related to quality are common. You can try the methods that are suggested below to keep up the pace. Probably the issue will be gone after the same. In case it’s not, you need to visit a nearby repair shop to find the exact cause of the issue.
- Use proper shooting mode before you capture the snap
- Focusing on the object simply add more to the quality of snaps
- Make sure the camera lens is clean
- If the camera app is not updated, it would be good to do so immediately
- Make sure the device memory is not completely filled. The slow performance due to same reason can also affect the camera quality
- Set the camera output to high resolution from the settings
- If there is a new update for the OS, download and install it
- Clean the device cache memory
Force close errors (common Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018 problems and fixes)
This is an issue that can be eliminated with the following procedure in case you are facing it.
- Update your device OS if the same is pending
- See if the problem is gone with a simple reboot
- Remove the apps you that you install before this problem begins
- Clear the apps and data cache
- Simply wipe the cache partition. This will clear the system memory
- Perform the factory reset if the problem is still there
Quick Battery draining & slow charging
This issue is often mistaken as the hardware fault in the device but it’s not always necessary that fast draining battery means the same. Also, a few users have reported that their device doesn’t charge in the actual time frame. Well, these kind of issues related to your device can be eliminated simply with the help of following methods and instructions.
- Always disconnect the device after creating the Bluetooth connection with nearby gadgets. The active connection can consume more battery
- The apps running in the background should be closed after use
- Set the brightness level to automatic mode
- Update all the apps which are pending for a long time
- Disable the third party apps
- Remove the memory card and see if the issue is resolved
- Make sure there is no physical damage on the battery
- Always use the recommended charger
- Avoid overcharging your widget
Unresponsive Touchscreen
There are certain reasons due to which the touchscreen related issues declare their presence and it’s very necessary for the users to avoid them. This is because the device can become totally useless. In case you are experiencing them, don’t just think it’s a hardware fault. Try the methods as suggested below first. Probably the issue will be gone and you can have the device back in the working position again.
- Make sure your hands are not wet
- Performa simple reboot
- In case you cannot, this task can be performed by taking the device in the safe mode
- Remove the gloves in case you are wearing them
- If the screen is dusty and oily, clean it gently
- Make sure your hands are not greasy
- Remove the glass guard which you might have installed. In case it is too old, replace it
- Your device screen might be physically damaged
- Update the apps which are pending
Performance issues (common Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018 problems and fixes)
Smartphones often degrade their performance with respect to time. However, the same cannot be expected from a brand new device and that’s too when it has a Samsung logo on it. Although the chances of this are extremely low but some users have experienced the same and if you are one among them, the following are the recommended instructions and methods that can help you to eliminate this problem from your device in a very easy manner.
- If the phone memory is completely filled, erase some unwanted data. More data simply means slow performance
- Clean the device for any virus
- If some apps are from third-party sources, you need to remove them immediately
- See if there is any virus in your device affecting it
- Make sure all the apps are up to date
- Don’t use your device while charging
- Remove all the third-party apps you installed in the phone
No SD card detected
As already mentioned, the Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018 comes only with 32GB memory and thus there is a need for most of the users to use a microSD card. In case you are not able to use it properly with your device, there could be certain reasons for the same. Check them out below.
- Using cheap quality SD card might be the reason for this issue
- Format your card and insert it again in the phone
- If there card is having a physical damage, you need to get it replaced as using it can cause several other issues including putting all your data at risk
- The virus infection in the phone can also be responsible for this problem
SIM related problems (common Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018 problems and fixes)
SIM card is the heart of any device. Probably it’s nothing without it. SIM related problems can occur due to many reasons. Make sure all the network related services are enabled on your device before you proceed with anything. Try the following methods else to keep up the pace simply
- The SIM card might not fit in the tray properly. Remove the tray and place it properly
- Make sure the SIM is not turned OFF in the network settings
- There might be a physical damage on the SIM and on the tray
- Clean the SIM card in a gentle manner if it is dusty
- Get it replaced in case the problem is still there
Earpiece Sounds Robotic
For those who are facing this issue on their brand new device, here is the guide to keep up the pace in a very easy manner.
- You simply need to replace your earpiece
- Make sure the device has sounder driver fully updated
- Temporarily you can use phone speaker to solve this issue during a phone call
This is all about the common Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018 problems and fixes. You might be facing other issues and may need to boost your knowledge about the common Samsung Galaxy A8 plus 2018 problems and fixes. If so, you can let us know. It must be noted that although these methods are tested, if they don’t work, you need to take your device to a nearby Samsung repair center. Depending on a nature and cause of the fault, you may get the replacement of your device.