Samsung Galaxy A8
The Samsung Galaxy A8 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓5.7" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 151g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,050 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
RAM
2GB
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 & Design
Battery
3,050 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Weight
151g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
