There you have it! The new Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ (2018) are now official. Both devices feature a dual front-facing camera and a large Infinity Display, making it a competitor to most selfie centric smartphones nowadays.
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | A8+ (2018) Specs
- 5.6″ Full HD+ Super AMOLED 18.5:9 display | 6.0″ Full HD+ Super AMOLED 18.5:9 display
- Exynos 7885 octa-core processor
- 4GB RAM | 6GB RAM
- 32GB storage | 64GB storage
- IP68 certified for water and dust resistance
- 16MP PDAF f/1.7 rear camera
- 16MP f/1.9 + 8MP f/1.9 front cameras
- 3,000mAh battery | 3,500mAh battery
Both devices dual front camera comes with Live Focus feature, which lets you take a selfie with nice background blur effect. Additionally, the fingerprint sensor on the back has now been placed below the camera lens, which is more ergonomics. Both devices also come with a face unlock feature, similar to the OPPO F5.
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ (2018) will be available in January 2018, in three colors: Black, Gold, and Orchid Gray. Unfortunately, Samsung Malaysia hasn’t unveiled the prices of both devices.