Samsung has launched the 2016 edition of the Galaxy A8. The smartphone is powered by an Octacore processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage internal memory. It features a 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED Gorilla Glass 2.5D display, a 16 MP rear and 8 MP front camera, powered by a 3,300mAh battery that supports fast charging. Running on Android 6.0.1, the 2016 edition has a metal uni-body design and fingerprint scanner.
The 16 MP rear and 8 MP front cameras both features f/1.9 aperture take “crisp, brighter and very vivid” images. The Wide Selfie function gives users a 103° view and lets you get more people and landscape into your snaps – even with the front camera. Its Rear Cam Selfie function automatically detects the subject’s face. The smartphone has advanced selfie features including Ultra Wide Shot, GIF shooting modes and Auto Selfie Modes – Palm and Voice Selfie. With the ‘Beautifying effect’ allowing users to retouch facial features, such as slimming the face or enlarging eyes.
It is also equipped with the Always On Display, first seen on the Galaxy S7, lets users see their latest notifications and other key information immediately without waking the screen, using less than one percent per hour. It also has a microSD slot that can accommodate up to 256GB.
The phone is available in Blue, Silver and Gold at a recommended retail price of AED 1799.
