Samsung Galaxy J8
The Samsung Galaxy J8 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.0 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6" · 159.2 x 75.7 x 8.2 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
RAM3GB | 4GB
Storage32GB | 64GB
Main Camera16 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓6" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, May. Released 2018, July
Also Known As
Versions: J810F/DS (Global DS); J810G/DS (India); J810Y/DS (Asia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy On8 in India
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
RAM
3GB | 4GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
274 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
177g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
159.2 x 75.7 x 8.2 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Purple
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy J8 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Samsung Galaxy J8 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J8 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Samsung Galaxy J8 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J8 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy J8 ships with Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie).
The Samsung Galaxy J8 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Samsung Galaxy J8 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Samsung Galaxy J8 has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
