Samsung Electronics announced the latest additions to the Galaxy A series with the first dual front camera: the 2018 Galaxy A8 and A8+.
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The Galaxy A8 and A8+ feature a Dual Front Camera, a large Infinity Display and stylish design that draws on Samsung’s heritage. The Dual Front Camera is made up of two separate cameras so you can switch between the two to take the type of selfie you want – from close-ups with the background to portrait shots with a clear and crisp background. That combination of the 16MP F1.7 rear camera and 16MP+8MP F1.9 Dual Front Camera is clearly aimed to photo fans, not to mention an attack on the iPhone's camera.
The Infinity Display goes beyond the bezel with an immersive 18.5:9 display ratio1, so that you can view the whole scene across your screen for the ultimate cinematic experience, something that movie fans will lve. The large screen is supported with ergonomic curved glass on the back and front. Its sleek glass and metal frame, smooth curves and comfortable grip make it so easy to watch or interact with. The A8 and A8+ are available in four colors including black, orchid grey, gold and blue to suit your personal style.
Offering IP68 water and dust resistance, the Galaxy A8 and A8+ can withstand the elements, including sweat, rain, sand and dust, making it suitable for nearly any activity or situation. The Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) support microSD cards so you can expand your storage capacity by as much as 256GB, and are the first in the A series to support Samsung’s Gear VR. Shaky video footage will be a thing of the past with video digital image stabilisation (VDis) technology, and with an added hyperlapse feature.
Samsung’s adoption of the dual front camera is intended to set the phone apart from other mid-end handsets. The Galaxy A8 series will also have an advanced live focus feature that allows users to adjust the bokeh effect before or after they take a picture. Bokeh refers to the aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus areas of a photograph. Both the Galaxy A8 and A8+ are clearly Samsung's try to set new rules for the mid-range game. And they are good at that. ■
