Galaxy A8 Star

Enjoy the bigger picture

Galaxy A8 Star features an ergonomic, near bezel-less design that minimizes distraction so you can comfortably keep watching over what’s on screen. Its 6.3inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display provides immersive viewing experience.

*Screen images are simulated for demonstration only

Style that fits

Double the advantage. Galaxy A8 Star features a sleek design and symmetrical side styling that grips well in the hand. And with its sleek, elegant design users can look good when used on the move with life’s daily adventures.

Light is on your side

Shoot sharp and bright day and night. Galaxy A8 Star comes with 16MP and 24MP camera sensors, allowing user to minimize noise reduction and take clear selfies even in the dark environments.

Light is on your side

Shoot sharp and bright day and night. Galaxy A8 Star comes with 16MP and 24MP camera sensors, allowing user to minimize noise reduction and take clear selfies even in the dark environments.

Light is on your side

Shoot sharp and bright day and night. Galaxy A8 Star comes with 16MP and 24MP camera sensors, allowing user to minimize noise reduction and take clear selfies even in the dark environments.

  • *Screen images are simulated for demonstration only
  • *Screen images are simulated for demonstration only
  • *Screen images are simulated for demonstration only

Focus where needed

Make portraits really pop. Thanks to its high-performance 24MP and 16MP dual camera lenses Galaxy A8 Star can capture stunning high-resolution images. With Live Focus, user can manually manage the depth of field to get the look they want.

Focus where needed

Make portraits really pop. Thanks to its high-performance 24MP and 16MP dual camera lenses Galaxy A8 Star can capture stunning high-resolution images. With Live Focus, user can manually manage the depth of field to get the look they want.

Focus where needed

Make portraits really pop. Thanks to its high-performance 24MP and 16MP dual camera lenses Galaxy A8 Star can capture stunning high-resolution images. With Live Focus, user can manually manage the depth of field to get the look they want.

  • *Screen images are simulated for demonstration only.
  • *Screen images are simulated for demonstration only.
  • *Screen images are simulated for demonstration only.

Get the look you want

Selfies that really shine. Galaxy A8 Star includes several creative editing and lighting effects, including Smart Beauty and Pro Lighting, together with AR stickers to personalize your selfies. With Beauty Camera, you can show yourself in a better light before sharing with friends and family.

Get the look you want

Selfies that really shine. Galaxy A8 Star includes several creative editing and lighting effects, including Smart Beauty and Pro Lighting, together with AR stickers to personalize your selfies. With Beauty Camera, you can show yourself in a better light before sharing with friends and family.

  • *Screen images are simulated for demonstration only
  • *Screen images are simulated for demonstration only

Get imaginative with your images

Add some creative flair to your photos. Galaxy A8 Star comes with various camera features and creative filters to liven up what you capture and organize your images and videos by theme.

*Screen images are simulated for demonstration only

Your personal mobile manager

  • * Some Bixby features may not be available depending on country, region, or language
  • * Some Bixby features may not be available depending on country, region, or language
  • * Some Bixby features may not be available depending on country, region, or language
  • * Some Bixby features may not be available depending on country, region, or language

Always on when you need it

Stay up to speed with essential updates. Galaxy A8 Star features Always on Display, which lets you view key information such as date, weather alerts, time and incoming notification in a flash.

Dual Messenger

Divide your work messages and personal chats with ease. With Dual Messenger, you can now connect to two different chat accounts on your favorite messenger apps*—and it's simple to install the second instance from the Home screen or the settings menu.

*Dual messenger support may vary according to country or the messenger application, and may not be supported on single-SIM models.

Multitask with ease

Multitask with ease and efficiency. Galaxy A8 Star features App Pair, which lets user monitor and manage two apps simultaneously for a more fluid experience. You can launch two apps simultaneously, such as video and messenger, and view them side by side to make multitasking much easier.

* The availability of services and apps may vary by country.

* The availability of services and apps may vary by country.

Hidden for your protection

Samsung's Secure Folder is a powerful security solution that lets you create a private and fully encrypted space to store and hide content such as photos, documents and video files under an additional layer of protection that only you can access.

* The availability of services may vary according to the nature of the content being encrypted.
** Secure Folder separates storage at the software level without taking up additional space.

* The availability of services may vary according to the nature of the content being encrypted.
** Secure Folder separates storage at the software level without taking up additional space.

Keep your health on track

Meet your personal health manager to keep your life in optimal balance. Galaxy A8 Star features Samsung Health, which tracks your activity levels, nutrition habits and sleep patterns all in one convenient place for quick and easy access.

* Gear Fit sold separately.

* Gear Fit sold separately.

Go beyond the phone

Change how you share and make life more convenient with Samsung devices. Track your workouts with wearables. Explore new dimensions with Gear VR. At home or on the go, your life is enhanced with supported devices and Galaxy A8 Star.

* Wearables, accessories, Gear VR sold separately.
** All specifications and descriptions provided herein may be different from the actual specifications and descriptions for the product. The contents within the screen and images are simulated for illustrative purposes only. All functionality, availability, features, specifications, GUI and other product information provided herein are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Specifications

  • Processor 2.2GHz, 1.8GHz
  • Main Camera - Resolution 16.0 MP + 24.0 MP
  • Weight (g) 191

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Galaxy A8 Star Display Size : Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.3" in the full rectangle and 6.2“ with accounting for the rounded corners.