Samsung Galaxy A08 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015)

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Galaxy A08 compared with Galaxy A8 (2015)
SamsungGalaxy A08SamsungGalaxy A8 (2015)
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2026July 2015
Display
Screen size6.7″5.7″
Resolution1600 × 7201920 × 1080 (better)
Sharpness262 pixels per inch386 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz–
Display typePLS LCD, HD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle or 6.6-inch rounded corners (Malaysia); 90 Hz (Samsung Indonesia)Full HD Super AMOLED
Performance
ChipMediaTek Helio G99+Exynos 5430
Memory4 GB – 6 GB (better)2 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB (better)32 GB
CPUOcta-core, 2.2 GHz and 2 GHzOcta-core, four 1.8 GHz and four 1.3 GHz cores on the Indian model; other regions used different processors
Storage type–32 GB internal storage in India; microSD up to 128 GB in the hybrid second SIM slot
MemoryMalaysian exact page calls memory LPDDR5X, while Malaysian/Thai/Indonesian launches say LPDDR5; subtype conflict unresolved. RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory. Malaysia publishes 128GB/6GB, Thailand and Indonesia 64GB/4GB and 128GB/4GB.–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP (better)16 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP (better)5 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; no OIS16 MP, F1.9, autofocus, LED flash; no optical image stabilisation (Android Authority)
Front camera8 MP, F2.0, fixed focus; no OIS5 MP, F1.9, wide-angle selfie mode
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×–
Video recordingFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HD–
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP F2.4 depth camera; rear flash–
Battery and charging
Battery6,000 mAh (better)3,050 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 25 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 6,000 mAh, rated minimum 5,830 mAh; non-removable. Thai maker claims up to 24 hours of YouTube or 16.5 hours of TikTok, not a standardised local-video runtime.–
Wired charging25 W fast charging (Samsung Indonesia); India specifies 25 W charger sold separately; Indonesia launch includes a regional accessory bundle.–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight197 g151 g (better)
Thickness8 mm5.9 mm (better)
Height × width167.4 × 77.4 mm158 × 76.8 mm
Materials–Metal unibody
Water and dust resistanceIP64–
Weight detailExact Malaysian technical table gives 197 g and 167.4 × 77.4 × 8.0 mm; Indonesia's October launch table instead lists 7.6 mm thickness, an unresolved regional/source conflict.–
ColoursDark Blue, Silver, Green (Malaysia/Indonesia); Thai launch lists Dark Blue and SilverWhite, black and gold
Water resistance detailIP64 dust and splash protection; tested with 10 litres of fresh water per minute sprayed from all angles for five minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use–
BiometricsSide-button fingerprint recognition sensor; face recognition in exact shared SEA user guideFingerprint reader in the home button
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor (Malaysia)–
SpeakersSingle speaker; no stereo support (Malaysia)–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17, One UI 9 (Malaysia product/Android 17 support guide)Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Software featuresSamsung Knox Vault, Quick Share, Smart Switch; no Samsung DeX support–
Release detailThai maker launch FAQ confirms sales from 21 September 2026, the earliest documented sale in the read sources. Indonesian initial sales were 26–30 September, with nationwide sales from 2 October. UK current range does not list this model; no UK availability is claimed.–
Software updatesUp to six OS upgrades and six years of security updates; Malaysia security support listed until 30 September 2032–
AI featuresCircle to Search with Google, Gemini and Perplexity (maker launch); regional/service conditions apply–
In the boxIndonesian launch bundle includes travel adapter and cable, wired earphones and clear case; regional bundle, not assumed for other markets–
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G. Malaysian SM-A085F lists GSM850/900/1800, UMTS1/5/8, LTE FDD1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD38/40/41.–
SIMDual nano-SIM plus separate microSD slot (Malaysia)Hybrid dual nano-SIM in India; second slot also accepts microSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 4.1
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; separate 3.5 mm stereo headphone socketMicro-USB; 3.5 mm headphone socket (Android Authority)
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS and GLONASS

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