Galaxy J8
A 2018 mid-budget Galaxy with a 6.0" SAMOLED and dual cameras.
The Galaxy J8 is a budget Samsung smartphone released May 2018, with a launch price of $270. It pairs the Snapdragon 450 with a 6.0" SAMOLED display, a 16 MP + 5 MP main camera and a 3,500 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 48/100 — A big SAMOLED J for $270. Standout strengths: 6" super amoled + 16 mp cameras. and bigger 3,500 mah battery. Main trade-off: hd+ on a 6" samoled.
A big SAMOLED J for $270.
Galaxy J8 sat at the top of the 2018 J line — a 6" Super AMOLED Infinity Display, dual cameras and a 16 MP selfie. It was a popular budget upgrade pick.
Read the full review- 6" Super AMOLED + 16 MP cameras.
- Bigger 3,500 mAh battery.
- Adaptive Fast Charging support.
- microSD + jack.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy J8 released?
The Galaxy J8 was released in May 2018.
How much does the Galaxy J8 cost?
The Galaxy J8 launched at $270 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy J8 screen size and type?
The Galaxy J8 has a 6.0" SAMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy J8 use?
The Galaxy J8 is powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy J8 have?
The Galaxy J8 ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy J8 battery capacity?
The Galaxy J8 has a 3,500 mAh battery.
How fast does the Galaxy J8 charge?
The Galaxy J8 supports Adaptive Fast Charging wired charging.
What is the Galaxy J8 main camera?
The Galaxy J8 has a 16 MP + 5 MP main camera.
Does the Galaxy J8 have a headphone jack?
The Galaxy J8 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Galaxy J8 get software updates?
The Galaxy J8 update policy: To Android 10.
How much does the Galaxy J8 weigh?
The Galaxy J8 weighs 177 g.
What colours does the Galaxy J8 come in?
The Galaxy J8 is available in 3 colours: Black, Gold, Blue.
Is the Galaxy J8 worth buying?
Galaxy J8 sat at the top of the 2018 J line — a 6" Super AMOLED Infinity Display, dual cameras and a 16 MP selfie. It was a popular budget upgrade pick. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy J8 an editorial score of 48/100.
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