Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation launched its first smartphone offering in 2018, the Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+. Packed with features that lead Samsung’s line of user favorites, these state-of-the-art phones sport a dual front cameras, large infinity displays, IP68 water and dust resistance, and stunning ergonomic designs that draws on Samsung’s flagship design heritage and experience.
In a recent exclusive media event held at The Penthouse 8747 in Makati City, guests were given a sneak peek on what the Galaxy A8 and A8+ have to offer, as well as introduced Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+’s newest face and ambassador: actress, model, and TV personality, Yassi Pressman.
Allowing users to capture each moment in the best quality possible, the Galaxy A8 and A8+ highlight practicality, convenience, and style with their top-of-the-line features led by Samsung’s very first Dual Front Camera with Live Focus that lets you go all-in with your photos. Moreover, this 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel f/1.9 camera combo sports two separate lenses that can accommodate portrait shots in superb quality. It also allows you to capture and create high-quality images with its easily adjustable bokeh effect made possible by the advanced Live Focus feature with Adjustable Blur.
With its 16-megapixel f/1.7 rear camera, you can also shoot stunning landscapes and wide shots, detailed close-ups, and cinematic videos right in the palm of your hands. Even in low-light conditions, you can easily capture sharp and detailed photos thanks to the Galaxy A8 and A8+’s advanced camera that adjusts to various lighting and environments. And as you review your shots, the Galaxy A8 and A8+ gives you the full experience with its Infinity Display equipped with an immersive 18:5:9 display ratio—a first for the A-series—to ensure an awesome and cinematic viewing experience. The A8+ comes with a 6-inch FHD+ sAMOLED screen, while the A8 has a slightly smaller 5.6-inch FHD+ sAMOLED screen.
The Galaxy A8 and A8+ offer enough room for your high-quality photos and videos with storage that’s expandable up to 256GB. The former carries 32GB internal storage, while the latter comes with 64GB internal storage. These phones also come with Face Recognition to give you access to your phone in a jiffy. If you’re interested in Samsung’s AI, the Galaxy A8 and A8+ come with Bixby Interface to help you complete tasks, learn various routines, and remember stuff on your to-do list.
To top it all off, the Galaxy A8 and A8+ are equipped with IP68 water and dust resistance feature that can withstand the elements. With this phone’s capacity to be submerged in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes, you can now capture each second of your experience, regardless of which part of the world you’re at.
If you’re curious about what powers these devices, they run on a 2.2GHz Exynos 7885 octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM for the A8 and 6GB of RAM for the A8+, and 3,000mAh battery for the A8 and 3,500mAh for the A8+.
The Galaxy A8 and A8+, which come in Gold and Black, and have suggested retail prices of P26,990 and P32,990, respectively. The units will be available starting January 27, 2018.
