Samsung’s new announced Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ for 2018 have impressive features, stylish design and don’t cost an arm and a leg. Combining the best of the Galaxy S8 in a phone that is more affordable than the budget market.
There are lots of great cheap Android phones out there, but the new Galaxy A8 might be the most affordable phone to buy in 2018. With a large 5.6 or 6 inch Full HD AMOLED Infinity display, three cameras and all-day battery life.
Samsung’s goal with the new Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ is to completely capture the budget market. Buyers will have a tough choice when these phones hit the shelves in January. In fact, they are quite comparable to the flagship Galaxy S8. Everything potential buyers need to know is here.
Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ Release Date
Samsung’s stunning new Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ will be available in early January 2018. This is the Galaxy A8 (2018), which replaces the Galaxy A3, A5 and A8 earlier this year.
The company made both phones Official on December 19 but did not share an exact release date. That said, we expect the new Galaxy A8 and A8+ to hit shelves at the annual CES show in Las Vegas on Tuesday, January 9. Another possible release date is on January 12, when the show wraps up.
Initially rumors had suggested that Samsung would use CES to announce the new Galaxy A8, but now we expect them to launch the phone during the event. Read on to see why these phones are worth the wait.
Galaxy A8 and Galaxy S8+ Display and Design
The new Galaxy A8 and A8+ have big and beautiful screens, a stylish design, water resistance, triple cameras and the Infinity Display that everyone loves on the Galaxy S8. Combine that in an affordable phone and you’ll quickly see why these phones are gaining so much attention.
The Samsung Galaxy A8 has a 5.6 inch 2220 x 1080p Full HD AMOLED Infinity display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It’s similar to the long and thin Galaxy S8, only slightly smaller. Next comes the larger Galaxy A8+ 6 inches with the same 1080p HD screen resolution.
While large screens and small bezels immediately draw your attention, another point that attracts attention is the location of the fingerprint scanner. Not leaving room for the front fingerprint scanner, Samsung moved the fingerprint sensor to the back. This time, however, it’s located below the camera, not on the side as we saw on the Galaxy S8 and Note 8 earlier this year. A design that everyone can appreciate.
Both the A8 and A8+ also have an IP68 dust and water resistance rating. Yes, this phone has everything you’d expect from the Galaxy S8, only in a slightly smaller and more affordable package.
Galaxy A8 and A8+ Technical Specifications
These new phones somewhat bridge the gap between budget-friendly and high-end. Because Samsung didn’t leave anything out. There are 3.5mm headphone jacks, microSD support, three cameras, big screens, water resistance, Samsung Pay and more. However, here is the full summary for those interested.
As you can see, these two phones fit perfectly between the high-end Galaxy S8 and S8+ from earlier this year. The A8 is slightly smaller or slightly larger than the regular Galaxy S8. Then you get two cameras on the front for a quality camera experience and selfies and portrait modes similar to the iPhone X or Galaxy Note 8.
We’re not sure why Samsung chose to add dual cameras to the front rather than the back. However, these phones should still take great pictures.
Additionally, it’s great to see a high-quality display, water resistance, and large battery cells in Samsung’s new budget smartphones for 2018. That doesn’t give other manufacturers much room to work with. And while the Galaxy A8 will likely cost a lot more than the Moto G5, they offer a lot more features at once.
Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ Price
By now you’re probably pretty much interested in Samsung’s new budget smartphone for 2018. So how much will they cost? We are not sure yet.
Samsung confirmed a release date for early 2018 in January and will announce pricing in the near future. And we’d like to say these phones will be around $299, but we’re expecting a price closer to $449-499 considering the specs, features, cameras and big screens.
The Galaxy A8 and A8+ come in Black, Grey, Gold and Blue color options, but the prices are completely sky-high. Hopefully, Samsung can manage to keep the price competitive. If they do, Motorola and OnePlus will have some serious competition in 2018. We’ll update this post as soon as we learn more.
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