Updated 20 Mar 2018
Samsung
Galaxy A8 (32GB)
Snapshot: The Samsung Galaxy A8 (32GB) (SM-A530F/DS is an Android phone with a 16 megapixel camera and a 1080x2220 screen. How does it rate?
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Test results
Overall score
74
Calling
?/10
TXTing
?/10
Reception
?/10
Camera quality
?/10
Battery life
?/10
Good points
- Reception is OK.
- Excellent for texting.
- Good for calling.
- OK camera.
- Has a memory card slot.
- Battery life is very good.
But
- Heavy.
How we test
Overall score includes:
Functionality (20%) is based on reception, battery life, connections, memory and sound quality.
Ergonomics (20%) includes ease of use, portability, durability and display quality.
Calling (10%)
Texting (5%)
Camera quality (20%) including video quality
Music player (10%)
Internet and email (10%)
GPS navigation (5%)
Price is based on a September 2018 online survey.
Key data
Model
Avg price
$699
Specifications
Operating system
Android 7.1
Size
Large
Dimensions W x L x H (mm)
71 x 149 x 9
Weight (g)
170
Screen resolution (pixels)
1080 x 2220
Screen size (inches)
5.6
More test results (/10)
Ergonomics
7.5
Internet and email
8.4
Handset capabilities
7.2
Music player
8.8
Video quality
6.4
Synchronisation
7.0
GPS Navigation
6.1
Camera
Camera resolution (MP)
16
Built-in flash
Yes
Features
Memory card slot
Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
4G compatible
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
GPS receiver
Yes
Compass
Yes
FM radio
Yes
