Launch report · Samsung

Galaxy C8: A 2017 China-market Samsung with dual rear cameras and 16 MP selfie.

SpecEagle Editorial·Jul 2017·$430·Score 50/100

Galaxy C8 was a 2017 China-market Samsung — dual rear cameras, big selfie cam and slim metal body, sold mainly through Chinese carrier and online channels.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.5" SAMOLED
Chipset
Helio P25
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
13 MP + 5 MP
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
169 g
What stands out
  • Dual rear + 16 MP front cam.
  • Slim 7.9 mm aluminium body.
  • AMOLED + microSD.
  • China youth-market pitch.
What to watch
  • Helio P25 mid-tier.
  • Mono speaker.
  • 3,000 mAh modest.
  • China-focused.
The phone it has to beat
Nokia 7 Plus
$429 · score 70/100