Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

Not as good as my old A8 – I purchased this in August 2020 to replace my old A8 which was 4 years old and running a bit slow. I assumed it would have the same charging plug as my A20 phone which I purchased in 2019. Unfortunately it doesn't and I still need two charging plugs. I also don't like the changed size. I assumed as it was still an A8, it would be the same size… Read more

as the old A8 but the screen is narrower and taller. The keyboard therefore is quite small and hard to read. If I had realised this I would not have purchased it as I mainly use the tablet for emails and reading books. The email app also keeps closing despite removing the data and reinstalling my accounts as suggested by Samsung. Overall the tablet does what it is supposed to do but apart from the speed, I prefer my four year old tablet.

very happy with the phone – we have 2 of this phone. Cameras are very good, happy with display. it was a bit unusual to not have a button on the bottom but then we got used to it. never had any issues with apps Show details ·  1

A great smartphone – I wanted a second smartphone to use when overseas (with a separate SIM), and the Galaxy A8 ticked all the boxes for me. The camera quality is very good, the display is great, and everything about it suited my needs. Frankly, at this price, I can't see why I would need any other smartphone. Show details

Good, but I miss my iPhone – I chose samsung because of the price/value for money. It's a great size and lightweight. But it's not as easy to use as iPhone. Some of the apps don't seem to work as well as in iPhone. Show details

This product is a total dud – Bought this phone about six months ago and I am in despair at its utter failure. Any phone that cannot handle a single drop without cracking is useless. I'm sorry. Humans drop phones. I've been through two screens in six months, and this after I had an iphone for almost seven years with the screen never cracked. So it's not me just slamming into… Read more

iron spikes or anything. The A8 is simply ready-made to break. The next issue is the SIM detaching, along with the screen. This might be the fault of the repair guy. No doubt the company would say that. Either way, I'm close to $1000 down on this phone now, six months after purchase. It's a piece. I'm almost ready to go phoneless for a while after this experience. To hell with it.

not bad! – I've been using this phone over a year and a half. I'm quite satisfied with the camera quality but sometimes it could be affected by lighting when you take a picture outside. apps to run smoothly but it's not suitable for playing a game with this phone. Show details

Accused by Samsung for dropping the phone – I had the Samsung A 8 for 2 weeks, took it out off my handbag and the screen was cracked like a road map, as it is on a plan took it back to Opus, they went all over it and said well you have not dropped it my answer to them was NO, took it to Samsung store, they accused me of dropping it, and wanted $250 to fix the screen, my reply to them was… Read more

NO, I have had my other phone for 2 and a Half years in the same place in my bag and had no problem, think Samsung need to get their act together.

Solid Samsung Phone – This phone has been very dependable in the past ~18 months that I have owned it. Updates have rolled through with some minor changes. Battery life has been very good sometimes allowing me 2 or more days use (flight mode at night). The size, display and performance are all very good in my opinion. The camera is decent, but will not compare to flagship models today. If you can get a good deal on it now, may still be worth it in 2020. Show details ·  1

decent price and easy to use – phone is pretty good and battery life is pretty impressive. bought this phone in October last year and never had any issues with it. why pay $1200 for a phone when u can get a brand new phone for half the price and does the same job. Show details

Samsung are pretty great – I really like Samsungs, they are easy to use, have good battery life etc. Just wouldn't mind something with a slightly better camera. Great screen, and good for it's price. Not too big and still looks nice and slim. Great quality. Show details

Great Samsung Phone – The Samsung Galaxy A8 is a perfect mid range phone. It functions as very well. The camera is great. Easy to hold in one hand - not too big. Has a thin slick appearance and has a quality feel to it. The fingerprint scanner on the rear is a good place to have it. Very fast start up times. Show details ·  1

Smashing Mid-Range Droid Packs a Vibrant Punch – Ovverall a very reliable Phone for day to day use. Gorgeous Amoled Screen is a perfect media powerhouse! Camera is a bit lacking but front camera is the better one of those. System memory can get an issue so an SD card does the trick. Amazing UI and general use. Doesn't lag in heavy use conditions. Looks sleak and durable and very very pocket friendly. 3.5/5 Show details

Great phone – Very satisfied with the phone. Perfect for my needs and has everything I want. t The apps run smoothly and the display is very clear. Has fast downloading and takes perfect pictures on the camera. Show details

Good value for the phone. Love it – The value of money is very good. The camera on the day time is excellent but the weakness is camera at night time. The rest I am happy with my phone. Show details

Speaker issues since purchase - Samsung did not fix – Purchased in August 2018. The speaker is terrible and distorts sound when listening to music, during phone calls and even when playing auto noises such as the sound played when plugged in. This issue is not constant but happens on a regular basis. Sent away to Samsung to fix and they couldn't find the issue. So now stuck with a phone that is barely usable.  Show details

Samsung A8 – After being a Samsung lover for years, I thought it was time to upgrade. I walked into the Optus shop (usually I just do this over the phone and wait for my new phone in the mail), and after seeing the A8 I loved it. Everything I want inn a phone and not too big. Battery life excellent. Show details ·  2

5 stars – I love this phone. Purchased on the weekend and very happy. I love the crisp images and beautiful photos it takes. Awesome apps, extremely easy to get content from old phone and generally a great looking device. Am happy that it is water and dust proof. Slim design and easy to set up.  Show details

Great phone to use! Very reliable – With strong and capable hardware. Not high-end but very reliable to use. The camera app work smartly and easy to switch between modes. Browsing is smooth and effortless. VoIP works well and the battery life is very good for a phone with so many functions. Show details

A few issues – This phone is a great phone love the camera, the feel of it and the design but there is one thing that really puts me down is that snapchat glitches all the time I've never had this problem before only on this phone I have an s so have other people. so if samsung fixes this samsung glitch I will be happy and would rate it a five stars  Show details

Phone has been great – I have had the A8 for over a month now and find it to be an easy to operate phone with all the features of the Galaxy phones. Camera is fantastic and extra features are very helpful. The only issue with the phone is that I find it to be a lot heavier than the Galaxy phones. Overall a good general phone.  Show details

Dont buy Galaxy A8 phone - full of problems – Phone has factory reset itself on numerous occasions. First time it happened was less than a month old Been to Samsung store to get phone looked at and fixed on 3 occasions, problem still there. Phone sent to Sydney, they claim phone has no problem. Very disappointed with service provided.  Show details

Great cheap phone – This phone is great for me it does everything l need. It fits comfortable in the hand and easy to use. The camera is great and takes good clear photos. It comes with a good rear cover which protects the camera lens. I have not had any troubles with this phone and would recommend it to anyone wanting a good cheaper phone.  Show details ·  1

Great phone with this price – I have S8 and I bought A8 for my wife it is great same as s8 very good screen flat and quality. never warming never crashing. perfect camera for selfy very good quality. that Android always updates for this phone. I thinking A8 = s8 for me you can buy from Kogan with cheap price  Show details

Good battery life – I have had some problems when watching some apps like Utube, vimeo and also when talking on the phone it jumps or cracks in flow, which is very annoying. But in saying that I'm happy with the look and camera and battery life it's got a lot of great uses in a compact size, not too big.  Show details

Recently converted to Samsung and I love it – I had an iphone for 8 years and I was unsure about changing over to a Samsung but I have not regretted it one bit. The transition over to a samsung from an iphone was extremely easy to do and I didnt lose any of my contacts or photos through the use of a transfer app. I love the camera on this phone and it allows you to take a selfie by waving… Read more

your hand in front of you. This makes it easier than trying to hold onto the phone awkwardly whilst getting the perfect selfie. It also has a special night time camera which is great when you are out on the town and want to take great pics. I love this phone and will not convert back again.

Great phone without huge price – The camera is very good both front and rear, takes good pictures day and night, I am a photographer and enjoy taking snaps and previews with this unit. Dropped it once but have a security case on so no damage feels solid and safe. Maybe there are features that are not on here like wireless charging? Use it constantly calling messaging FB and… Read more

the apps all fur with no problem. I would highly recommend. I haven't tried the 9 so don't know the difference except for the price

Wrap this baby in cotton wool, it is not built to last – The basic functions of the phone are fine and in particular the cameras, back and front, are keeping ace with modern phone picture quality and functionality. Sadly this phone has not been built to last. Screen cracked in three places after 1 months worth of light wear and a half-meter drop onto carpet being the worst handling it has received. … Read more

Have had Samsung phones from the Galaxy S through to the S5, took a break from Samsung and went back to try the A8...mistake. I was quoted $265.00 for screen repair by Samsung....be warned!

Love my new Samsung A8 phone – I have recently bought a new Samsung Galaxy A8 mobile phone and have found it to be an asset. The screen size is the best I have had because it is longer but not as wide as previous phones, and this makes it much easier to hold and much easier to take selfies. It has fast reactions and very good colours. The camera is great with 16mp+ capacity… Read more

which makes for perfect photos every time. I bought my phone through Kogan at a discount price and they have a great service history with no problems. I love my new Samsung A8.

Solid phone. Classy feel. But take care of it – In gender, the A8 is a superb phone for most users. It's sleek, metal case gives it a very premium feel. The screen is good evn on bright sun and apps work pretty swiftly too. Dual sim is always great but I wish it was dual sim plus memory storage. Audio is a bit weak if through the speakers. No atmos enhancement available under… Read more ·  1

Marshmallow.

There are shortcomings such as the lack of wireless charging, and the camera isn't near the quality and capability of the S series.

The weight is a bit too biased towards the top which makes it prone to tipping over when using single-handed.

Which brings to the next point. Repairing the phone will be very costly as its not a common Samsung model. As it's sealed, changing battery/cracked screens won't be easy. Add to the fact that most repair shops won't have parts ready (even samsung), the repair will be costly and will take longer than the S models.

Glad i changed – I dont love learning new technology but my previous phone was an iphone and ij hated the price of new chargers etc and that it wouldn't talk to my laptop. I eventually gave in and bought a Samsung. Two weeks later I was mildly frustrated but not too badly. There is aa bit of as learning curve to switch phones but a lot of the setup was pretty… Read more

intuitive. Then two weeks in my puppy chewed my charger. I went in to the store. The Apple charger was roughly $80. I bought a replacement for the android for 11.99. Add up all the cords and chargers and earphones over time. I definitely think it's worth

The set up time.

Great quality and price – I purchased this phone recently and I'm very happy with it. It really compares with the other higher end galaxy phones without the price tag. (It's basically just like the s8/s9's little brother) It runs very fast, is easy to use and more budget friendly than others, whilst still having all the same features. The camera quality is also superb and it has a large, super clear resolution.  Show details