We unbox the Galaxy A8+ (2018)!
Samsung welcomes 2018 with the launch of its premium models Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018). Ahead of its retail launch on January 27, we got our hands on the retail packaging of the Galaxy A8+ (2018) to see what you expect to get should you plan to purchase one. Before we go into the unboxing, here’s a quick review of its specs:
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) Specs
- 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 Video Digital Image Stabilization and Hyperlapse
- 16-megapixel f/1.9 and 8-megapixel f/1.9 front cameras with Live Focus
- 3G, LTE
- Dual SIM / Single SIM
- WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS, A-GPS, NFC,
- Fingerprint sensor, IP68 Certification, Samsung Pay
- USB Type-C
- 3500mAh battery with Fast Charging
- Android Nougat
The packaging is a crisp white box, with the A8+ branding in metallic blue and small labels on the side of the box in dark gray:
Once you open the box, you get to see the box containing the quick start guide, hard plastic case and SIM ejector pin, and the phone itself:
Inside the box, you get the usual accessories such as the wall charger, the USB-C cable, a pair of in-ear earphones, and SIM ejector pin. This time around, Samsung was generous to bundle the Galaxy A8+ (2018) with a hard plastic case to protect the Galaxy A8+’s (2018) glass back:
That’s it for our unboxing of the Galaxy A8+ (2018). It will be priced at Php 32,990, and will be available on January 27:
Still on the fence if you should get the Galaxy A8+ (2018)? Check out our video review:
Also, check out the articles we made about Samsung’s latest premium phones:
Samsung Galaxy J7+ Review: Premium Dual-camera Mid-ranger You Should Buy?
