Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.7" · 156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm (6.17 x 3.02 x 0.28 in)
ChipsetExynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera16 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.7" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, September. Released 2016, October
Also Known As
Versions: A810F/DS (UAE); A810YZ (Taiwan)Also known as Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
386 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
182g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm (6.17 x 3.02 x 0.28 in)
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
GPS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) ships with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow).
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) has 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE.
