The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) is a mid-range smartphone with a 6.3-inch display, dual rear cameras, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a powerful octa-core processor. It has a large 3,700mAh battery capacity and is splash resistant. It also supports fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) Price
At the time of it's release in 2018, June, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) was about 350 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) device?
There are several ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) device. In this response, we will provide the most common and recommended methods: Method 1: Using Recovery Mode and Factory Data Reset 1. Power off the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star). 2. Press and hold the Power button and the Volume Up button simultaneously until the recovery menu appears. The recovery menu may look like a blue Android logo with an exclamation point on the bottom right corner. 3. Arrow down to "wipe data/factory reset" and press the Volume button to select it. 4. Arrow down to "Yes — Delete all user data" and press the Volume button to select it. 5. Wait for the device to reset and reboot. Method 2: Using Smart Switch or Galaxy Migration tool 1. Connect the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) device to a computer using a USB cable. 2. Open Smart Switch or Galaxy Migration tool on the computer. 3. Enter your Samsung account login information and sign in. 4. Export the data from the Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) device to the computer. 5. On the computer, import the data to a new Samsung device. This will give you a fresh start with no data from the old device on your new device. Method 3: Using a Terminal Emulator or technical skill 1. Connect the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) device to a computer using a USB cable. 2. Install Odin on your computer, which is a third-party tool used for Samsung custom recovery and firmware. 3. Download the firmware package for your Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) device from a reputable source. 4. Open Odin and run the firmware package on your device by selecting the correct APK and CP files. 5. Reboot the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) device into recovery mode. 6. In the recovery menu, wipe data/factory reset as mentioned in Method 1. 7. Reboot the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) device. It is important to note that factory resetting your device will erase all data, including your installed apps, contacts, photos, and other user data. We recommend you to back up your data before resetting your device. If you're not sure, you can ask a professional for help.
What is the battery life of the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) has a battery life of up to 24 hours.
What is the screen size of the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) has a 6.3 inch FHD+ display.
What is the storage capacity of the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)?
The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) has a storage capacity of up to 128GB.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 1, 3, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - Global |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2018, June |
|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2018, June |
Body
| 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 |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.3 inches, 100.7 cm2 (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Samsung Experience 9 UX | |
Platform
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 512 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
|---|---|
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM |
| eMMC 5.1 | |
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 |
Selfie camera
| Single | 24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm |
|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
|---|---|
| ANT+ Samsung Pay | |
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable |
|---|---|
| Charging | 15W wired |
Misc
| Colors | Black, White |
|---|---|
| Models | SM-G885F, SM-G8850, SM-G885Y, SM-G885S, SM-G8858 |
| SAR EU | 0.43 W/kg (head) 1.79 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 350 EUR |
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