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Samsung Galaxy A8

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A8
Samsung Galaxy A8 (Galaxy Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 8 x 1.7 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Qualcomm Adreno 405
Display
5.70 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, glossy: yes
Weight
151 g
Price
500 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 81.2% - good
Average of 5 scores (from 7 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 82%, features: 80%, display: 84% mobility: 91%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy A8

65% Samsung Galaxy A8 Review
Source: Phone Arena English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Then, there is the camera. It’s a mixed bag: images are mostly good, but video has no continuous autofocus or features that we’ve come to expect like slow motion. We also have issues with the fingerprint scanner that rarely recognizes our fingerprint from the first time. On top of that, TouchWiz remains a bit of a mess that feels like it’s undergoing an endless transformation, while features like the Theme Store are filled with low-quality content.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2015
Rating: Total score: 65%
Samsung Galaxy A8 review
Source: GSM Arena English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
In recent years Samsung has been rethinking its priorities. Attractive design used to play second fiddle to convenience and sheer number of features, but now the upper end of the range requires metal build. A thin profile wasn't an end in itself either, but Galaxys have consistently been getting slimmer, culminating in the Galaxy A8.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/26/2015
80% Elegant phone, good battery and camera; will face-off with OnePlus 2
Source: Tech2.in.com English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
This slimmest phone from Samsung manages to impress on most fronts, specially the build quality, camera and battery performance. For a 5.7-inch phone, the Galaxy A8 does not feel that bulky thanks to the slim form factor, light weight and thinner bezels. It certainly performs faster than competing Snapdragon 615 SoC sporting phones we have seen in the past. The option to expand the storage will certainly appeal to a lot of users. But heating issues do crop up once in a while, although we did not notice apps randomly shut down due to overheating.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/25/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 75% features: 80% display: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
90% Samsung Galaxy A8 Review: Feels So Flagship
Source: NDTV Gadgets English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
In short, the Samsung Galaxy A8 is a few small (and perhaps inconsequential) steps short of the flagship experience at a price much lower than users are now accustomed to paying. This phone is an absolute pleasure to use, and has no real flaws apart from the TouchWiz user interface being slightly sub-par. If you're looking for a quality high-performance device with a flagship feel, but you don't feel like shelling out big bucks, the Samsung Galaxy A8 should be on your wishlist.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/20/2015
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
82% Samsung Galaxy A8
Source: Think Digit English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
There are no real glitches, except for the speaker placement. The Samsung Galaxy A8 is well built, comes with a pleasing display, offers good performance, and a competent camera. But the aspect that impressed us the most was how Samsung managed to offer such a slim, large screen phone that manages to ace in the battery life department. As a standalone product, it is a very recommendable one. However, once you compare it to the OnePlus 2, which offers better performance and good battery life at lower price point, the Samsung Galaxy A8 starts to appear unreasonable at its current price point of Rs. 32,500. Having said that, if you are looking for a large screen smartphone (a 'Phablet', as some may call it), the Samsung Galaxy A8 is an excellent phone, with brilliant built, design and outstanding battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/19/2015
Rating: Total score: 82%
89% Samsung Galaxy A8 Review
Source: Android Authority English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
So there you have it for this in-depth look at the Samsung Galaxy A8! This is a solid mid-range device, that gets a lot of things right, particularly when it comes to build quality, the camera experience, and battery life. The price is a point of contention though, as there are plenty of fantastic mid-range smartphones that are hitting the sub-$300 mark. While the Galaxy A8 is by no means a bad buy, the premium you will have to pay for this device can be a tough pill to swallow.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/10/2015
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 80% display: 88% mobility: 94% workmanship: 89%
So sánh Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) và A8 (2015): Có gì khác biệt?
Source: The Gioididong VN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/01/2016

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 405:

 

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


615 MSM8939: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


5.70":

这是比较大的智能手机尺寸,也十分常见。

大尺寸可以让屏幕有更高的分辨率。因而例如字体等的细节将会更丰富。不过另一方面,小屏幕的功耗会较低,而设备也会更轻盈小巧,售价更低。

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2015-09- 2)