Samsung SM-A730F/DS Galaxy A8+ 2018 Standard Edition Duos Global TD-LTE 64GB
Samsung
About Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018
The Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 presents a sizable 6.05‑inch AMOLED panel that delivers crisp 1080‑by‑2220 resolution, offering vibrant colours and deep blacks in a relatively compact footprint. Its sleek silhouette measures just 75.7 by 159.9 mm and tapers to 8.3 mm at the edges, while the 191‑gram chassis feels solid yet comfortable enough for extended one‑handed use. Running Android 7.1.1 Nougat, the device is powered by 6 GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and responsive navigation across apps and media.
Beneath the polished exterior sits a 3500 mAh battery that provides ample endurance for a full day of typical usage, from streaming video to browsing the web. The phone supports a single SIM configuration, catering to users who prefer a straightforward connectivity setup. Overall, the Galaxy A8+ 2018 blends a generous display, respectable performance, and a robust battery within a refined, lightweight package.
This SM‑A730F/DS version trims the memory to 4 GiB, half the 6 GiB found in the base Galaxy A8+ 2018 and in the Premium‑edition models. It stays a Standard Edition with the same 64 GB storage, 6.05‑inch AMOLED display and 3500 mAh battery, but unlike the Premium‑edition Duos that pairs a dual‑SIM slot with 6 GiB RAM, this variant is listed with a single‑SIM configuration despite the “Duos” badge. Compared with the regular SM‑A730F Global model, the only distinction is the DS designation in the model number, as the hardware specifications—including the reduced RAM—are otherwise identical.
Technical Specifications
All LTE bands (16)
- LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 4, AWS)
- LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 66) bands
- LTE 1800 MHz (Band 3)
- LTE 1900 MHz (Band 2, PCS)
- LTE 2100 MHz (Band 1)
- LTE 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 12)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 13)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 17)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 28)
- LTE 800 MHz (Band 18)
- LTE 800 MHz (Band 19)
- LTE 800 MHz (Band 20)
- LTE 850 MHz (Band 26)
- LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
- LTE 900 MHz (Band 8)
All TD-LTE bands (3)
- TD-LTE 2300 MHz (Band XL)
- TD-LTE 2500 MHz (Band XLI)
- TD-LTE 2600 MHz (Band 38)
All UMTS bands (5)
- UMTS 1700/2100MHz (Band IV, AWS)
- UMTS 1900MHz (Band II, PCS)
- UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)
- UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
- UMTS 900MHz (Band VIII)
All GSM bands (4)
- GSM 1800MHz (B3)
- GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
- GSM 850MHz (B5)
- GSM 900MHz (B8)
Model Variants
3 other phones with the same base model: Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018
