Samsung Galaxy A8, Wrapped Metal Thin with Promising Performance
Latest Smartphone range is endless enliven the global Smartphone market, and one giant Smartphone, Samsung, also took part in it. Samsung itself endlessly in introducing their latest Smartphone, almost within a month, Samsung is always introducing new products.
With so many out of the line of Smartphone that Samsung, then we as consumers must also be smart to choose a Smartphone that fits our needs. This time we will review one of the company's Smartphone Ginseng countries, namely, the Samsung Galaxy A8.
Well already curious as to what features and Performance of Smartphone, following a review of BeritaTeknologi.com
Specifications Samsung Galaxy A8:
Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz, LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz
Dimensions: 158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm, weighs 151 grams
Display: Super AMOLED 5.7-inch Full HD 1920 × 1080 resolution, 386 ppi
Processor: Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon dual core octa 615 clusters, quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 and quad core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 / octa-core Exynos 5430 dual cluster, quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 and quad core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A15
GPU: Adreno 405 / Mali T628MP6
RAM: 2 GB
Rear camera: 16 megapixels, autofocus, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama, LED flash
Front camera: 5 megapixels
Internal memory capacity: 32 GB up to 128 GB external +
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac dual band, Bluetooth 4.1 (A2DP, EDR), GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS), NFC
Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Before we review, what the hell wrote the contents of the box purchase Samsung Galaxy A8? Here
A handset Samsung Galaxy A8
Warranty book and an instruction manual
Head charger
Earbud Headset +
USB cable
SIM Ejector
Design and Body
The first impression on the design of the Samsung Galaxy A8, I was instantly hooked made. Especially with a white bandage and sides with a silver color, the Samsung Galaxy A8 makes it look elegant and sturdy. The sides of the Smartphone is coated with metal, not plastic, so that adds to the impression of elegance and luxury, looks like a Smartphone flagship Smartphone alias with the highest caste.
Samsung Galaxy A8 body is arguably larger, because the use of the screen size of 5.7 inches. For users who have a small hand size, of course, a bit uncomfortable when having to hold with two hands. But for those of you that the size of a large hand, there will be no problem in grasping this Smartphone. For thickness, Samsung Galaxy A8 is fairly thin, just half an inch less or 5.9 mm. However, if you frequently enter the smartphone into a pants or shirt pocket, maybe Samsung Galaxy A8 is not the right choice because of the dimensions of the size is very crowded in the pocket.
At the rear, there is a 16 megapixel camera with LED flash light that is located a little apart. Then there is also a speaker whose size could be considered small. Material on the back side of Samsung Galaxy A8 is not as slick as it uses a matte-type material doff alias, so comfortable when held.
While at the front, there earpieces accompanied with a powerful 5 megapixel camera. At the bottom, there is only one physical button is large, which is the main button or the home button. To switch back and recent apps button, the shape of the capacitive buttons.
For the layout of the physical buttons, Samsung Galaxy A8 is very ergonomic because of its size that could be considered large for physical buttons. On the right, they will meet the physical power button also serves as a lock screen. On the left side, there is volume up and down buttons, and below it there are two SIM slots nanoscale. SIM slot are 2nd on the Samsung Galaxy A8 is a micro SD slot as well, so if you want to use micro SD memory card, then inevitably have to sacrifice the use of SIM-2.
Latest Smartphone range is endless enliven the global Smartphone market, and one giant Smartphone, Samsung, also took part in it. Samsung itself endlessly in introducing their latest Smartphone, almost within a month, Samsung is always introducing new products.
With so many out of the line of Smartphone that Samsung, then we as consumers must also be smart to choose a Smartphone that fits our needs. This time we will review one of the company's Smartphone Ginseng countries, namely, the Samsung Galaxy A8.
Well already curious as to what features and Performance of Smartphone, following a review of BeritaTeknologi.com
Specifications Samsung Galaxy A8:
Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz, LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz
Dimensions: 158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm, weighs 151 grams
Display: Super AMOLED 5.7-inch Full HD 1920 × 1080 resolution, 386 ppi
Processor: Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon dual core octa 615 clusters, quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 and quad core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 / octa-core Exynos 5430 dual cluster, quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 and quad core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A15
GPU: Adreno 405 / Mali T628MP6
RAM: 2 GB
Rear camera: 16 megapixels, autofocus, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama, LED flash
Front camera: 5 megapixels
Internal memory capacity: 32 GB up to 128 GB external +
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac dual band, Bluetooth 4.1 (A2DP, EDR), GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS), NFC
Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Before we review, what the hell wrote the contents of the box purchase Samsung Galaxy A8? Here
A handset Samsung Galaxy A8
Warranty book and an instruction manual
Head charger
Earbud Headset +
USB cable
SIM Ejector
Design and Body
The first impression on the design of the Samsung Galaxy A8, I was instantly hooked made. Especially with a white bandage and sides with a silver color, the Samsung Galaxy A8 makes it look elegant and sturdy. The sides of the Smartphone is coated with metal, not plastic, so that adds to the impression of elegance and luxury, looks like a Smartphone flagship Smartphone alias with the highest caste.
Samsung Galaxy A8 body is arguably larger, because the use of the screen size of 5.7 inches. For users who have a small hand size, of course, a bit uncomfortable when having to hold with two hands. But for those of you that the size of a large hand, there will be no problem in grasping this Smartphone. For thickness, Samsung Galaxy A8 is fairly thin, just half an inch less or 5.9 mm. However, if you frequently enter the smartphone into a pants or shirt pocket, maybe Samsung Galaxy A8 is not the right choice because of the dimensions of the size is very crowded in the pocket.
At the rear, there is a 16 megapixel camera with LED flash light that is located a little apart. Then there is also a speaker whose size could be considered small. Material on the back side of Samsung Galaxy A8 is not as slick as it uses a matte-type material doff alias, so comfortable when held.
While at the front, there earpieces accompanied with a powerful 5 megapixel camera. At the bottom, there is only one physical button is large, which is the main button or the home button. To switch back and recent apps button, the shape of the capacitive buttons.
For the layout of the physical buttons, Samsung Galaxy A8 is very ergonomic because of its size that could be considered large for physical buttons. On the right, they will meet the physical power button also serves as a lock screen. On the left side, there is volume up and down buttons, and below it there are two SIM slots nanoscale. SIM slot are 2nd on the Samsung Galaxy A8 is a micro SD slot as well, so if you want to use micro SD memory card, then inevitably have to sacrifice the use of SIM-2.
For those who wonder where the location of the micro USB slot, located on the bottom side of this Smartphone, lined with a microphone which is used as a voice input.
Screen
With the use of 5.7-inch wide screen diresolusi Full HD, make the Samsung Galaxy A8 produces a clear image quality, and smooth. Moreover, the use of Super AMOLED technology embedded, add the impression of "nodes" on the screen of Samsung Galaxy A8. We will be spoiled with amazing color contrast, but do not make eye fatigue. Color correction was arguably accurate, so that the photographs are displayed on the Smartphone is almost no change when juxtaposed with the display on the computer.
The edges of the screen it still leaves a distance of a few milli-side body Samsung Galaxy A8, so not impressed bezelless because we still can see the distance to the screen edge side of the body.
Interface
As with other leading Smartphone, Samsung also has a design interface for its Android Smartphone lineup. Is TouchWiz UX interface that has a design that could be considered attractive. The look of TouchWiz UX is indeed a glimpse similar to the appearance of the default interface of Android itself is still virgin alias has not been modified. Only in TouchWiz UX is correct, either on the icon, additional menus, and support the theme.
Display its notification was also modified by Samsung so different from other Smartphone. Where the above notification we will find some toggles or shortcut to activate some features like, turn on WiFi, Bluetooth, or NFC. The toggles can also be arranged layout so that we do not need sliding or rubbing the toggles.
For messaging, the display of the Samsung Galaxy A8 was not much different from the display used in the Android 5.1 version of Google itself. With a solid background orange color typical Lollipop Android 5.1 and some options to add a file or using emoji. Arguably change slightly.
Menu display applications, the Samsung Galaxy A8 is seen more colored but not too flashy. For further settings, there are options such as sort alphabetically by editing, or customized according to our desires, what applications will appear.
In surfing in cyberspace, Samsung buried this Smartphone with its own default browser application from Samsung. The shape is similar to a glimpse of the stock Android browser that has not been modified. But became differentiator is, more choice in accessing sites that will be explored.
Features
Clad metal on the sides, the Samsung Galaxy A8 has some interesting features which are, sensor fingerprint scanner. Yes this time finally Samsung has Smartphone features a fingerprint scanner. Although not the first, and has become a common feature for Smartphone mid-high class, I think this feature is quite interesting to discuss.
on the first try, we are obliged to enter a password in the form of codes, which are used in case an error occurs while scanning a fingerprint. Then follow the on-screen instructions ordered Samsung Galaxy A8 until the process runs to 100%. If you already have a notification is successful, it features a fingerprint scanner can be used. We try to feature a fingerprint scanner is on locking the screen, the result is a fingerprint scanner is functioning normally and respond quickly.
On the first try, we are obliged to enter a password in the form of codes, which are used in case an error occurs while scanning a fingerprint. Then follow the on-screen instructions ordered Samsung Galaxy A8 until the process runs to 100%. If you already have a notification is successful, it features a fingerprint scanner can be used. We try to feature a fingerprint scanner is on locking the screen, the result is a fingerprint scanner is functioning normally and respond quickly.
Moving to the other features, the Samsung Galaxy A8 supports the use of dual screen alias we can run two applications simultaneously, with the size of the screen is divided into two. Suppose want to watch videos while chatting with relatives, we do not need to bother switching applications because of the presence of this dual screen features simplify everything. Its use is easy, simply hold the recent apps button for about 3 seconds, and then will be presented with several wide choice of applications to be used simultaneously. After opening 2 of demanding applications, we can adjust the display size of each application. Unfortunately, this feature does not support dual screen in some applications.
in addition there are also features Find My Mobile, which features provided by Samsung to track the whereabouts of Samsung devices that may be lost or forgotten to put it. May be practically similar to the features of the Sony, My Xperia, which also provided a similar feature. Also on smart devices from Apple, Find My iPhone, which has the same features. In order to enjoy the features of this Samsung, are required to sign up for those who do not already have an account of Samsung, for already, can simply login to their account.
there is another feature offered by Samsung that read hand gestures movements. Gestures that can be felt on the Smartphone are only used to take screenshots. Its use is quite simple, wipe the screen using your palms parallel to the bottom of the little finger, then after that there will be a notice that the screenshot was taken. Although arguably not as complete as other Smartphone that have been circulating, which offers many options that can be customized gestures, personally feel quite satisfied with the gesture features on offer from Samsung on the Galaxy A8.
there are also features one-handed mode or modes of the hand which is used for those who are busy and had to use one hand to use a Smartphone. To activate, just press the home button 3 times quickly, then the screen will be small. As for the back, just tap in the dark on the screen.
Samsung Galaxy A8 also comes with an application theme, certainly from the name it was predictable that this Smartphone can be changed in accordance with the theme of what we want. To get it, simply open the application theme, and then we will be presented with a variety of interesting themes. Which is an added value are, on average, the theme of which is provided free of charge, or without cost a penny, so it is free to change any theme.
Camera
This Smartphone is equipped with a powerful 16 megapixel camera sensor for the main camera or camera back, while on the front there is a 5 megapixel camera sensor. There is a choice of filters that can be used when you want to take a photo, such as gray, sepia, posterise, and still there is more. Not only it turns out, the Samsung Galaxy A8 also comes with lots of options that assist mode when capturing images. Provided, among others, automatic mode or auto, pro alias manually, panorama, frame mode, HDR mode and night mode.
interestingly, we can add that mode by downloading the pages that have been provided by Samsung itself. Simply click download located below the HDR mode. Downloadable mode is Sport Shot, Sound and Shot, Beauty Face, Rear Cam, Animated GIF, and Shot & more. With a wide selection of fashion, allows us to take photos because we could experiment with the mode for the images are satisfactory.
for pro or manual mode, like on most Smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy A8 is provided some manual setting options that can be set. Such as the level of exposure, white balance, and ISO settings. With the presence of this manual features, certainly makes us provoke our creative power to create the images are cool. Unfortunately, the manual focus feature absent on the Samsung Galaxy A8.
Switch to the front camera, features and modes that are presented are not much different, just in front of the camera's focus mode offered on photos themselves. Modes are offered, among others, photos themselves, photos themselves wide, continuous shot, the interval shot, and the night mode or commonly known as night mode.
The ability to record on the back of Samsung Galaxy A8 camera can run at a resolution of Full HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps. Likewise the front camera that can record in Full HD resolution. It is used for video calls is certainly yes.
Speaking of the results, although not equipped with OIS or Optical Imaging System as the flagship Smartphone Samsung Galaxy S6 Note5 Edge Plus and Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy A8 is still capable of presenting a slick image quality. For outdoor positioning, the resulting color can even say natural almost resembles the original.
Here are the results the camera of the Samsung Galaxy A8
Multimedia and Performance
Samsung Galaxy A8 multimedia business is arguably qualified. To see the photos of this Smartphone can access the application from Samsung's own design gallery. Play music was Samsung also provides music applications. With a simple view, do not underestimate these applications because it features in practically complete, such as adaptive equalizer settings and sound that can be set according to individual taste. As for video playback, can use a default application that is similar to the gallery as well. Interestingly, the video player also supports subtitles, so that we could watch a movie without having to download third party applications again.
for performance, the Samsung Galaxy A8 we used for this review is a session that uses the Exynos 5430 chipset with Mali GPU T628MP6. Basically, Samsung released two variants for this Smartphone, namely that one is a variant with SoC from Samsung Exynis 5430, and that only armed with SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon Adreno 615 GPU which accompanied 405. RAM on both equally carrying the 2 GB of RAM.
With a capacity of RAM capable, multitasking is not the obstacle course. To run the game 3-dimensional, Samsung Galaxy A8 is able to bulldoze HD quality games though, the graphic quality that promises .For synthetic test we also did some testing with some applications such as AnTuTu benchmark, and the result is like this.
Battery
The survival of the Samsung Galaxy A8 is arguably quite satisfactory. We tried on the morning when the condition of 100% to 0% approximately spent over 10 hours to perform such a test, playing the game for a moment, send messages via instant messaging applications, listen to music and play video for a moment, and surfing in cyberspace.
However, when we tested the game play for a while, somehow it feels quickly became a hot Smartphone. Despite the heat generated is not too pronounced, but the changes are felt quickly. We assume that because of the use of metal materials that cause this A8 Samsung Galaxy rapidly heat; although the heat is not excessive alias overheat.
Conclusion
Samsung seems to try their luck mid-end with the release of the Galaxy A8. To design and body practically very elegant, especially metal being used on its side to make the impression of luxury in this Smartphone.
With equipped with a 16 megapixel camera and 5 megapixel camera, the result is arguably not too bad. Possibly with the addition of features OIS can make value-added, and of course, the result will be more satisfactory. But it can all be combined with modes offered Samsung Galaxy A8, so that the images can be maximal
In terms of performance A8 Samsung Galaxy Exynos 5430 chipset version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is able to surpass the previous 2 years old.
That is quite unfortunate is the lack of features such as gestures, and also the sound produced on a small-sized speakers located in the rear of this standard ordinary alias.
Advantages
Metal body at the side of the side
Elegant design, slim, and lightweight
Features a fingerprint scanner for security more
Promising performance with a wide screen and Super AMOLED technology
Already supports a super-fast 4G LTE network
TouchWiz UX latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
The camera feature complete
Deficiency
No NFC
Mediocre quality speakers
Not waterproof and anti-dust
Price is expensive for its class specification