Samsung Galaxy A8 Star

64 GB, Black, 6.30", Hybrid Dual SIM, 16 Mpx, 4G
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The Galaxy A8 Star is a powerful smartphone equipped with a variety of features to meet the demands of modern life. With a large 6.3-inch AMOLED display, it offers impressive picture quality and a high resolution of 2220 x 1080 pixels, ensuring an optimal viewing experience. The device runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo) and provides a user-friendly interface along with access to a wide range of apps. The dual camera, with a main resolution of 16 megapixels and a front camera of 24 megapixels, allows for capturing high-quality photos and videos. With a storage capacity of 64 GB, expandable up to 256 GB, the Galaxy A8 Star offers ample space for all important data and media. The combination of 4 GB RAM and a powerful 3700 mAh battery ensures smooth performance and long usage time.

  • Dual camera with wide-angle function for impressive photos
  • Fast charging feature thanks to Fast Charge technology
  • Hybrid Dual SIM for flexible use of two SIM cards
  • NFC connectivity for contactless payments and data exchange
  • Fingerprint sensor for added security and quick access.

Import dual SIM

Opened packaging for parallel imports: To put imported phones into operation, the "region lock" must be removed. This country-specific lock can only be removed by inserting a regional SIM card. We have already done this for you. This required a one-time activation of the mobile phone. Note: The manual is only available in English. Depending on the manufacturer, manuals in other languages can be downloaded as PDFs from the respective manufacturer's support website Change language settings. Imported mobile phones are occasionally delivered with a charger that does not correspond to the Swiss plug standard. In these cases, we include an adapter. Exclusive digitec warranty: At digitec, imported goods are also covered by a 2-year bring-in warranty.

Regional information

The manufacturer isn’t officially releasing this product to the Swiss market. Digitec Galaxus offers the product including a 2 year bring-in guarantee.

Cashback / Trade-in / local promotions

Devices that are imported into Switzerland via an import channel (import YES) are excluded from special offers such as cashback / trade-in and local promotions. Only devices that are accompanied by a notice in red are intended and eligible for cashback/trade-in and local promotions.

Key specifications

Memory
4 GB
Storage capacity
64 GB
Display size (inches)
6.30"
Image resolution
2220 x 1080 pixels
Operating system
Android
Capacity
3700 mAh
Number of cameras
Dual Camera
Item number
9066834

General information

Manufacturer
Samsung
Category
Smartphones
Manufacturer no.
SM-G8850ZKDTGY
Release date
3.7.2018

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Smartphone features

Mobile features
3.5mm jack socket, Fingerprint

Operating system

Operating system
Android
Operating System Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo)

Display properties

Display size (inches)
6.30"
Screen technology
AMOLED
Image resolution
2220 x 1080 pixels
Aspect ratio
18.5:9
Pixel density
392 ppi
Colour depth
24 bits

Connectivity

Mobile phone standard
4G
Connectivity
Bluetooth, NFC, WiFi hotspot, WLAN
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Bluetooth version
5.0

Camera properties

Number of cameras
Dual Camera
Camera resolution
16 Mpx
F number main camera
1.70 f
Camera feature
Wide-angle
Front camera resolution
24 Mpx
F number front camera
2 f

Interface

USB connector type
USB-C

Processor

Mobile processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Number of processor cores
8 -Core
Clock frequency
2.20 GHz

Data storage properties

Memory
4 GB
Storage capacity
64 GB
Max. memory extension
256 GB
Memory card type
microSD

SIM

SIM card type
Nano SIM
SIM type
Hybrid Dual SIM
SIM slot
Nano SIM
SIM slot 2
Nano SIM

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Compass, Gyro sensor, Proximity sensor

Navigation system properties

Localisation technology
A-GPS, GLONASS, GPS
Navigation software
Google Maps

Battery properties

Capacity
3700 mAh
Charging technology
Fast Charge

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB charger, USB charging cable

Product dimensions

Height
7.60 mm
Width
77 mm
Length
162.40 mm
Weight
191 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Zebra
    0.3 %
  • 3.Apple
    0.6 %
  • 4.Samsung
    0.8 %
  • 5.HMD
    1.2 %
  • 5.OnePlus
    1.2 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 7.Emporia
    3 days
  • 7.Nokia
    3 days
  • 7.Samsung
    3 days
  • 11.Apple
    4 days
  • 11.Huawei
    4 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Samsung
    2 %
  • 2.Doro
    2.2 %
  • 2.Fairphone
    2.2 %
  • 4.Apple
    2.3 %
  • 5.Nokia
    2.5 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus