Just as what we expected
Weeks ahead of its launch, A hands-on video, along with the manual, of the Galaxy A8+ (2018) have surfaced, and it’s basically what we all expected: There’s the relocated fingerprint scanner, the dual front cameras, and the Infinity display. The headphone jack is still present, and it will sport a USB-C port and will retain its IP68 water and dust resistance.
Here’s a hands-on video of the Galaxy A8+ (2018):
https://youtu.be/n-JITwMpJto
The said video also revealed more or less the specs of the Galaxy A8+ (2018). Let’s take a quick look:
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Specifications
- 2.2GHz Exynos 7885 octa-core processor
- 6GB of RAM
- 6.0-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display; 1080×2220 resolution
- 64GB of expandable storage (Up to 256GB)
- 16-megapixel f/1.7 rear camera with LED flash, PDAF, and OIS
- 16-megapixel f/1.9 and 8-megapixel f/1.9 front cameras
- 3G, LTE
- Dual SIM / Single SIM
- WiFi, Bluetooth
- GPS, A-GPS, NFC, Samsung Pay
- Fingerprint sensor, IP68 Certification, Bixby
- USB Type-C
- 3500mAh battery with Fast Charging
- Android Nougat
According to rumors, the Galaxy A8+ (2018) will be available by the end of December for $600 (~Php 30.2k). Does this sound like a good alternative to the Galaxy S8+? Comment down below!
Source: Phone Arena
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