Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) International version now available to buy in the US via Amazon

While Samsung hasn’t announced anything regarding the launch of its Galaxy A8 2018 line-up in the US, two of the family members can already be bought by US customers, though not directly from Samsung. Not long after the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) smartphones were announced in India, we’ve now discovered that both devices are also available to purchase in the US, via Amazon (more exactly, via third-party seller that take orders through Amazon).

Unfortunately, since there’s no official Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) variants in the US, the ones that can be ordered via Amazon are international models and come without warranty. If that doesn’t scare you off, you can go ahead and buy the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) in black and gold colors. The handsets are compatible with AT&T, MetroPCS and T-Mobile, but not with CDMA carriers like Verizon and Sprint.

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) Specifications

Specification-wise, the Android 7.1.1 Nougat-running Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) appear as the successors to the company’s Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017). The Galaxy A8 (2018), among the two, features a 5.6-inch full-HD+ (2220×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio (the same as the Samsung Galaxy S8), while the Galaxy A8+ (2018) has a 6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display. There is a curved glass protection on top of the Infinity Display panels, identical to the ones featured on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+.

Under the hood, both the smartphones have an octa-core chip with two cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six cores clocked at 1.6GHz. The Galaxy A8 (2018) has 4GB RAM, whereas the Galaxy A8+ (2018) comes in 4GB and 6GB RAM options. The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) have 32GB and 64GB onboard storage options that are expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB).

Samsung has provided two front-facing camera sensors on the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) to persuade the selfie-taking youth. There is a 16-megapixel fixed focus, f/1.9 camera sensor and an 8-megapixel f/1.9 sensor. Both the sensors provide users with the option to either have a blurred background to create a bokeh effect on their selfies or have a clear and crisp background as well as a focused foreground. Also, there is a pre-installed Live Focus feature that helps users to adjust the Bokeh effect even after capturing the self-portraits. In addition to the dual camera setup, the smartphones have a 16-megapixel camera sensor on the back with an f/1.7 lens. The rear camera sensor supports video digital image stabilisation (VDis) technology and has features such as hyperlapse and a Food mode.

On the connectivity front, the smartphones have 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C port. Besides, the Galaxy A8 (2018) packs a 3000mAh battery, while the Galaxy A8+ (2018) has a 3500mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) price in USA has been set at $499.00. While the Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) has been priced at $549.00 and available in two Black and Gold color options.

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