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Galaxy A8 (2018): A water-resistant mid-ranger with dual selfie cameras and Infinity Display.

SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2018·$500·Score 58/100

Galaxy A8 (2018) brought the flagship Infinity Display look and IP68 water resistance to the mid-range, plus a dual-selfie setup. The Exynos 7885 and small battery were the costs, but it widened Samsung's premium-feel reach.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.6" SAMOLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Exynos 7885
Memory
4 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
16 MP
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
172 g
What stands out
  • IP68 rating uncommon at the price.
  • Dual front cameras for portrait selfies.
  • Infinity Display brought the S-line look down.
  • microSD + jack.
What to watch
  • Exynos 7885 modest.
  • 60 Hz only.
  • Small 3,000 mAh battery.
  • Mono speaker.
The phone it has to beat
Xiaomi Mi 9T
$349 · score 78/100