| Brand | Samsung Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Galaxy A series |
| First released | September 30, 2016 |
| Availability by region | October 1, 2016 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015) |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) |
| Compatible networks | 2G GSM & EDGE 3G (UMTS/HSPA/CDMA/TD-SCDMA) 4G (FDD/TDD LTE) |
| Dimensions | 156 mm (6.1 in) H 76.8 mm (3.02 in) W 7.2 mm (0.28 in) D |
| Weight | 182 grams (6.4 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow" Current: Android 8.0 "Oreo" |
| System-on-chip | Exynos 7 Octa 7420 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 + quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T760MP8 |
| Memory | 3 GB LPDDR3 RAM |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Removable storage | up to 256 GB |
| Battery | non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh with fast-charging technology |
| Rear camera | 16 MP ISOCELL sensor |
| Front camera | 5 MP sensor |
| Display | 5.7 in (140 mm) 1920x1080 pixel (386 ppi) Full HD Super AMOLED Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Connectivity | WLAN, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, USB |
| Data inputs | |
| Model | A810F (Global - Single SIM) A810F/DS (Global - Dual SIM) A810S (South Korea) |
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) (stylized as SAMSUNG Galaxy A86) is an Android phablet produced by Samsung Electronics. It was introduced on September 30, 2016 by South Korean telecom provider SK Telecom.[1] Unlike most Galaxy A series smartphones, the Galaxy A8 (2016) has a better processor similar to Samsung's 2015 flagships, the Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and Samsung Galaxy Note 5.
Following its release, the Galaxy A8 (2016) is only available in the South Korean market with a price of 649,000 South Korean won (estimated around 580 USD), as of October 1, 2016. Other countries are expected to release the device soon.[2]