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Samsung Galaxy J8

3.8
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104 Ratings
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Last Updated PriceRs 40,999

Highlights

Advantages of Samsung Galaxy J8

  • Super AMOLED Display
  • Dedicated Memory Card Slot
  • Decent Camera Quality
  • Dual SIM Option
  • Great Battery Life

Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy J8

  • No NFC
  • No Display Protection
  • No Fast Charging Support
Does Samsung Galaxy J8 come with a glass back?

The Galaxy J8 does not come with a glass back. The device is made up of plastic yet gives a solid look and feel overall. Round curved edges give a nice grip in hands which is very impressive.

Does Samsung Galaxy J8 come with a Fingerprint sensor?

The J8 does come with a fingerprint sensor which is placed on the back side of the phone below the cameras. The sensor performs well in most of the conditions hence adding an extra layer of security to the phone.

What are the camera specifications of Galaxy J8?

The Galaxy J8 offers a dual-camera setup on its back, featuring a 16-megapixel primary sensor mated with a 5MP depth-sensing lens. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera with soft LED flash. The camera interface is loaded with several camera modes such as Pro, Panorama, Beauty, Live Focus, Stickers, and Continuous Shot. Each mode has something different to offer, which brings the device in line with some of the premium offerings. In terms of overall output, the rear cameras take decent photographs with good color details in daylight but tend to struggle under low-light conditions. The selfie camera takes decent shots during the day but struggles in low light. However, the phone’s overall camera performance is good and in line with what other smartphones in the same segment offer.

What is the Android version of Galaxy J8?

Galaxy J8 comes with Android 8.0 (Oreo) and is upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie). However, Samsung is known for drastically slower software updates when it comes to their mid-range and budget devices.

Specifications

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    6.0 inchesDisplay
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    4 GB RAM OR 32 GB 3 GB RAMRAM
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    3500 mAhBattery
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    16 MPBack Camera
General Features
Release Date01 May 2018
SIM SupportDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Phone Dimensions6.27 x 2.98 x 0.32 in
Phone Weight177 g
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo)
Display
Screen Size6.0 inches
Screen Resolution720 x 1480 pixels
Screen TypeSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Screen Protectionnull
Memory
Internal Memory64 GB
RAM4 GB RAM or 32 GB 3 GB RAM
Card SlotmicroSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Performance
ProcessorOcta-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
Battery
TypeNon-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery
Camera
Front Camera16 MP
Front Flash LightYes
Front Video Recording1080p@30fps
Back Flash LightYes
Back Camera16 MP
Back Video Recording1080p@30fps
Connectivity
BluetoothYes
3GYes
4G/LTEYes
RadioFM radio, recording
WiFiYes
NFCnull