Samsung SM-A530W Galaxy A8 2018 LTE-A NA (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.
The SM‑A530W is the North American LTE‑Advanced edition of the A8 2018, built to work with the broader LTE‑A band set used by carriers in that market, whereas the other SM‑A530 variants are TD‑LTE models aimed at Asian networks.
It is a single‑SIM device, in contrast to the “Duos” variants (SM‑A5300 and SM‑A530F/DS) which support dual SIMs, and it carries the standard 4 GB of RAM, making it less memory‑rich than the SM‑A5300 that ships with 6 GB.
Technical Specifications
All LTE bands (14)
- 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 29)
- LTE 800 MHz (Band 20)
- LTE 850 MHz (Band 26)
- LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
- LTE 900 MHz (Band 8)
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
4 other phones with the same base model: Samsung Galaxy A8 2018
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018
Samsung SM-A5300 Galaxy A8 2018 Duos TD-LTE CN (Samsung Jackpot)
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018
Samsung SM-A530F Galaxy A8 2018 TD-LTE (Samsung Jackpot)
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018
Samsung SM-A530F/DS Galaxy A8 2018 Duos TD-LTE (Samsung Jackpot)
Samsung Galaxy A8 2018
Samsung SM-A530N Galaxy A8 2018 TD-LTE (Samsung Jackpot)