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Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ officially announced

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Samsung Electronics presented today Galaxy A8 and A8+ smartphones - new representatives of the Galaxy A line

The latest devices stand out thanks to the double front camera, the large Infinity Display and an ergonomic, compact design.

Galaxy A8 and A8+ are equipped with a dual front camera (16 and 8 MPx with focal f/1.9), thanks to which the user can switch between the front lenses, choosing them according to the nature of the image being taken. What's more, thanks to the Live Focus function, you can easily achieve the bokeh effect, changing its strength both during and after taking a picture.

The rear camera, thanks to a 16 MPx matrix and a bright lens (f/1.7), will ensure successful photos even in low light. Video creators will find in the software the technology of digital image stabilization (VDis) and the hyperlapse function, allowing to record time-lapse movies.

Galaxy A8 and A8+ are equipped with Infinity Display screens, 18.5: 9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution. Samsung Galaxy A8 has a 5.6-inch display, and Samsung Galaxy A8+ - 6 inches. Smartphones differ in the capacity of the batteries - it is 3000 and 3500 mAh respectively. The batteries have a fast charging mode via USB-C ports.

The new models are powered by eight-core processors with two 2.2 and 6 clocked clocks clocked at 1.6 GHz, supported by 4 GB of RAM (in the A8+ model, the 6 GB version will also be available). Internal memory will be offered in two variants - 32 or 64 GB. The new Galaxy A work with Android 7.1.1, support LTE cat. 11, also have dual band WiFi, NFC and Bluetooth 5.0. Galaxy A8 models will be available in four colours: black, gold, blue and purple-gray.

Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ also offer a number of additional functions, including:

  • Always On Display - so you can check notifications without unlocking your phone;
  • Waterproof and dustproof in IP68 class;
  • Support for microSD cards up to 256 GB;
  • Support for Gear VR goggles;
  • Dual SIM Slot
Smartphones will debut on the market at the beginning of January 2018. Prices have not been defined yet, but they will probably amount to 500 and 600 euro.

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