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4G Super AM-OLED IP68 Smartphone

Samsung SM-A530F Galaxy A8 2018 TD-LTE (Samsung Jackpot)

Samsung · Announced Dec 2017

About Samsung Galaxy A8 2018

The Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 presents a sleek, glass‑back silhouette that feels substantial in the hand without being cumbersome. Measuring just 70.6 mm wide and 149.2 mm tall, the 8.4 mm thin chassis houses a 5.59‑inch AM‑OLED screen, delivering vibrant colours and deep blacks across its 1080 × 2220 pixel resolution. At 172 grams, the device balances a premium look with a comfortable grip, making it well suited for one‑handed use despite its generous display.

Under the hood the phone runs Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) backed by 4 GB of RAM, offering smooth multitasking for everyday apps and media consumption. A 3000 mAh battery provides enough juice to get through a typical day, while the single‑SIM slot keeps the internal layout tidy. Together, these elements combine into a well‑rounded mid‑range offering that emphasizes a refined design and solid on‑paper performance.

Technical Specifications

Display
Size
5.59 inch
Type
Super AM-OLED
Resolution
1080x2220
Color depth
24-bit, 8-bit HDR
Screen-to-body
75.3%
Active area
62.12 × 127.69 mm
Touch
Capacitive multi-touch sensing screen, 10-point
Performance
Processor
Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (Lassen-O)
CPU
Octa-core, up to 2.2 GHz
GPU
ARM Mali-G71
Process
14 nm
Platform
Google Android
Memory
RAM
4 GiB
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
Type
Lithium-ion
Energy
11.55 Wh
Voltage
3.85 V
Cameras
Main
4608×3456 · 1× optical visibility
Front
4608×3456 visibility
Dimensions
Size
70.6 × 149.2 × 8.4 mm
Weight
172 g
Water resistance
IP68
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi services
Wi-Fi Tethering
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBA
USB
USB Type-C reversible
USB services
USB charging, USB fast charging, USB Host, USB On-The-Go 1.3, USB On-The-Go 2.0, USB Power Delivery
NFC
NFC A, NFC B
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
GPS services
Simultaneous GPS (S-GPS), Assisted GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS
FM radio
Yes
LTE · 16 bandsTD-LTE · 3 bandsUMTS · 5 bandsGSM · 4 bands
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)
Audio
Channels
stereo
Output
3.5mm
Sensors
Sensors
Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Light intensity sensor, Proximity sensor
Features
Fingerprint
Yes (fingerprint sensor)
SIM
Nano-SIM (4FF)
Carrier
KPN Mobile Orange France Orange Romania Orange Spain T-Mobile Nederland T-Mobile Polska Telekom Slovakia Telenor Norway Telia Finland Vodafone Netherlands Vodafone United Kingdom
Markets
Eastern Europe, Europe, Middle East, North America (NA), Western Europe (Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Emirates (UAE), UK)
Extras
Haptic touch feedback
Software extras
Voice Command, Navigation software, Virtual Reality (VR) support, Intelligent personal assistant, Voice Recognition, Face Recognition
Regulatory
Data status
Final

Model Variants

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