Samsung Galaxy A8 Series Launched in Malaysia, Retails From RM1799
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Samsung has officially announced the arrival of the new Galaxy A8 (2018) in Malaysia. The Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) are the company’s new mid-range offerings, featuring IP68-rated bodies and a new dual front camera setup, and will retail from RM1799.
While they may be positioned as mid-range devices, Samsung has actually trickled down quite a number of flagship features to the new Galaxy A8 (2018) devices. In fact, the two phones even feature a dual-camera setup at the front, allowing for Live Focus for selfies – something the flagship Galaxy S8 and Note 8 devices do not offer.
The Galaxy A8 also feature the Infinity Display with slim bezels: the A8 sports a 5.6-inch 18.5:9 Super AMOLED display, while the A8+ features a larger 6-inch panel; both phones boast Full HD+ 2220 x 1080 resolutions.
The dual front camera, on the other hand, are made up of 16MP + 8MP sensors. The front cameras feature Live Focus, which simulates a shallow depth of field in your selfie shots. The rear camera, on the other hand, is a 16MP f/1.7 shooter with phase detection autofocus.
Rounding out the specifications of the Galaxy A8 and A8+ are an unspecified Exynos octa-core processor paired with 4GB (A8) or 6GB (A8+) of RAM, 32GB (A8) or 64GB (A8+) of expandable storage, IP68 water and dust resistance, a 3,000mAh battery (3,500mAh on the Galaxy A8+), and Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box.
The two phones run Android 7.1.1 out of the box, and feature a fingerprint scanner USB Type C fast charging, Bixby, and the Dual Messenger feature.
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) will be available in three colours (Black, Gold, and Orchid Grey) and will retail for RM1799 and RM2499 respectively. They will go on sale nationwide from 19 January onwards, and there will also be an early bird promo from 19-21 January, where those who buy the Galaxy A8 phones will receive a free 64GB Samsung Evo Plus microSD card and a 10000mAh power bank with Type C connector.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the initial retail price for the more expensive model, the Galaxy A8+ (2018), in Malaysia?
What is the initial retail price for the more expensive model, the Galaxy A8+ (2018), in Malaysia?
The Galaxy A8+ (2018) will retail for RM2499. This makes it a mid-range offering, despite featuring several flagship features found in more premium Samsung devices.
Q.When can customers in Malaysia begin purchasing the new Galaxy A8 series phones nationwide?
When can customers in Malaysia begin purchasing the new Galaxy A8 series phones nationwide?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) will go on sale nationwide from 19 January onwards. An early bird promotion will also be available for a few days.
Q.What specific benefits are offered to customers who participate in the early bird promotion for the Galaxy A8 phones?
What specific benefits are offered to customers who participate in the early bird promotion for the Galaxy A8 phones?
Those who buy the Galaxy A8 phones during the early bird promo from 19-21 January will receive a free 64GB Samsung Evo Plus microSD card and a 10000mAh power bank with a Type C connector.
Q.Which Android operating system version comes pre-installed on the new Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ devices?
Which Android operating system version comes pre-installed on the new Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ devices?
Both the Galaxy A8 and A8+ phones run Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box. They also include features like a fingerprint scanner and USB Type C fast charging.