Latest edition features sAMOLED Always On display, and brighter camera Dubai, United Arab Emirates - November 1st 2016: Samsung has launched the 2016 edition of the Galaxy A8. The smartphone is driven by an Octacore processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage internal memory. It features a 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED Gorilla Glass 2.5D display, a 16 MP rear and 8 MP front camera, powered by a 3,300mAh battery that supports fast charging. Running on Android 6.0.1, the 2016 edition boasts of a metal uni-body design and fingerprint scanner. Tarek Sabbagh, Head of IT and Mobile (IM) Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics commented, “Millennials are a priority consumer group for us and considering their social media activity, we understand their appetite for the best camera technology. Through the Galaxy A8, we are not only providing the latest imaging capabilities at an affordable price point, but also combining sleek design with powerful performance and productivity tools. Samsung’s commitment to innovation has always been a response to consumer feedback and this continues with the Galaxy A8. ” The 16 MP rear and 8 MP front cameras both featuring f/1.9 aperture take crisp, brighter and very vivid images. The Wide Selfie function gives you a huge 103° view and lets you get more people and landscape into your snaps - even with the front camera. Its Rear Cam Selfie function automatically detects the subject’s face. The smartphone has advanced selfie features including Ultra Wide Shot, GIF shooting modes and Auto Selfie Modes - Palm and Voice Selfie. With the ‘Beautifying effect’ you can even retouch facial features, such as slimming the face or enlarging eyes. The Always On Display, first seen on the Galaxy S7, lets you see your latest notifications and other key information immediately without waking the screen, using less than one percent per hour. It also has a microSD slot that can accommodate up to 256GB. The phone is available in Blue, Silver and Gold at a recommended retail price of AED 1799, starting November 7. Product Specifications Product: Galaxy A8x (SM-A810F) Color: Blue , Silver, Gold Network: LTE Cat6 Processor: Istor Octa (2.1GHz + 1.5GHz) Display: 5.7” FHD sAMOLED Camera: Rear : 16MP AF w/ LED Flash (f1.9); Front : 8MP (f1.9) Dimension: 156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2mm, 181g Memory: 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM, microSD slot (up to 256GB) Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, BT 4.1, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC, eSE) Sensor: Accelerometer, Proximity, Hall,RGB Light, Geomagnetic, Fingerprint Battery: 3,300mAh , Fast Charging For additional product information, please visit http://www.samsungmobilepress.com. All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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