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Galaxy A08

Released September 2026

The Galaxy A08 is a 4G phone with a 6,000 mAh battery, a 6.7-inch LCD screen and expandable storage for everyday use.

Screen
6.7″
Display
LCD, 90 Hz
Chip
MediaTek Helio G99+
Memory
4 GB – 6 GB
Storage
64 GB – 128 GB
Main camera
50 MP
Zoom
–
Battery
6,000 mAh
Weight
197 g

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
6.7″
Resolution
1600 × 720
Sharpness
262 pixels per inch
Panel
LCD
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Display type
PLS LCD, HD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle or 6.6-inch rounded corners (Malaysia); 90 Hz (Samsung Indonesia)

Performance

Chip
MediaTek Helio G99+
Memory
4 GB – 6 GB
Storage
64 GB, 128 GB
CPU
Octa-core, 2.2 GHz and 2 GHz
Memory
Malaysian 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 camera
50 MP
Ultra wide camera
None
Telephoto camera
None
Optical zoom
None
Front camera
8 MP
Main camera
50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; no OIS
Front camera
8 MP, F2.0, fixed focus; no OIS
Zoom
Digital zoom up to 10×
Video recording
FHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HD
Camera features
Additional 2 MP F2.4 depth camera; rear flash

Battery and charging

Battery
6,000 mAh
Wired charging
Up to 25 W
Wireless charging
None
Battery life detail
Typical 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 charging
25 W fast charging (Samsung Indonesia); India specifies 25 W charger sold separately; Indonesia launch includes a regional accessory bundle.

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
197 g
Thickness
8 mm
Height × width
167.4 × 77.4 mm
Water and dust resistance
IP64
Weight detail
Exact 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.
Colours
Dark Blue, Silver, Green (Malaysia/Indonesia); Thai launch lists Dark Blue and Silver
Water resistance detail
IP64 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
Biometrics
Side-button fingerprint recognition sensor; face recognition in exact shared SEA user guide
Sensors
Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor (Malaysia)
Speakers
Single speaker; no stereo support (Malaysia)

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
Android 17, One UI 9 (Malaysia product/Android 17 support guide)
Software features
Samsung Knox Vault, Quick Share, Smart Switch; no Samsung DeX support
Release detail
Thai 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 updates
Up to six OS upgrades and six years of security updates; Malaysia security support listed until 30 September 2032
AI features
Circle to Search with Google, Gemini and Perplexity (maker launch); regional/service conditions apply
In the box
Indonesian launch bundle includes travel adapter and cable, wired earphones and clear case; regional bundle, not assumed for other markets

Connectivity

Mobile network
4G 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.
SIM
Dual nano-SIM plus separate microSD slot (Malaysia)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
USB
USB Type-C, USB 2.0; separate 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket
Positioning
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

Storage options

StorageMemory
64 GB4 GB
128 GB4 GB
128 GB6 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Up to six OS upgrades and six years of security updates
  • 6,000 mAh typical battery capacity
  • Separate microSD slot and 3.5 mm headphone socket

Cons

  • No 5G support
  • HD+ resolution and a single speaker
  • No ultra-wide camera or optical stabilisation

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
OnePlusOnePlus N6
6.8″LCD, 120 HzMediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex4 GB – 6 GB128 GB50 MP–8,000 mAh224 gJul 2026
OnePlusOnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
6.72″LCD, 144 HzMediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex6 GB – 8 GB128 GB – 256 GB50 MP–7,000 mAh208 gMay 2026
XiaomiREDMI Note 15 5G
6.77″OLED, 120 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 38 GB256 GB108 MP–5,520 mAh178 gJan 2026

Sources

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