Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
Experience cutting-edge technology with premium design and powerful performance.
📅 Discontinued
🤖 Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
💾 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Network & Connectivity
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2 G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3 G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4 G bands
1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - Global
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
Display & Screen
Type
Super AMOLED
Size
6.3 inches, 100.7 cm 2 (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Platform & Performance
O S
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
C P U
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
G P U
Adreno 512
Memory & Storage
Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Main Camera
Dual
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF | 16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Modules
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF | 16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Selfie Camera
Single
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video
1080p@30fps
Modules
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Battery & Charging
Type
Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging
15W wired
Features & Sensors
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio & Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.30 in)
Weight
191 g (6.74 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
S I M
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Communication
W L A N
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
N F C
Yes
Radio
FM radio
U S B
USB Type-C 2.0
Launch Information
Announced
2018, June. Released 2018, June
Status
Discontinued
Miscellaneous
Colors
Black, White
Models
SM-G885F, SM-G8850, SM-G885Y, SM-G885S, SM-G8858
S A R E U
0.43 W/kg (head) 1.79 W/kg (body)