Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)

Released 2018, June
191g, 7.6mm thickness
Android 8.0, up to Android 9.0, One UI
64GB storage, microSDXC
6.3 inches
1080 x 2220 pixels

24MP

2160p

4/6GB RAM

Snapdragon 660

3700mAh

Network

Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
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 (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	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type	Super AMOLED
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

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

Sound

Loud Speaker

Yes

Comms

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Blutooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes
Radio	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0

Battery

Type	Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

MISC

Colors	Black, White
Models	SM-G885F, SM-G8850, SM-G885Y, SM-G885S, SM-G8858

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FAQs

This device doesn't have an official waterproof rating.

No, this device doesn't support 5G networks in USA.

Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) comes with Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI out of the box.

No, this device doesn't support wireless charging.

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