Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A08

Affordable Galaxy with big 6000mAh battery and 50MP camera

Display: 6.7 Inches
Battery: 6000 mAh

Price

$162

Typical retail range — check local retailers before you buy.

Editor score8.0/10

Reader average will appear after the first published user review.

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Overview

The Samsung Galaxy A08 is a Samsung smartphone featuring a 6.7 Inches PLS LCD, 90Hz display, powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipsetwith 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. It packs a 6000 mAh battery with 25W wired and a 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens main camera.

Verdict

What we like — and what gave us pause during testing.

Pros

Large 6000 mAh battery
90 Hz smooth display
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens main camera
25W wired

Cons

Only HD+ resolution display

Full specifications

Verified at publish time — regional SKUs and bands may differ.

OS	Android 17
UI	up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2
NFC	No
RAM	4 GB
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USB	USB Type-C 2.0
Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Speed	HSPA, LTE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Colors	Navy Blue, Silver, Green
Models	SM-A085F, SM-A085F/DS
Status	Available
Weight	197 g (6.95 oz)
Battery	6000 mAh
Chipset	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Display	6.7 Inches
Network	2G, 3G, 4G
Process	6 nm
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Storage	64 GB
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Charging	25W wired
FM Radio	FM radio
Speakers	Yes
Announced	2026, September 15
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE
Audio Jack	Yes
Dimensions	167.4 x 77.4 x 8 mm (6.59 x 3.05 x 0.31 in)
Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels
Fingerprint	side-mounted
Front Video	Yes
Main Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Memory Card	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Display Size	6.7 inches, 108.4 cm 2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Type	PLS LCD, 90Hz
Front Camera	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Refresh Rate	90 Hz
Pixel Density	262 PPI
Camera Features	LED flash
Internal Memory	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Video Recording	1080p@30/60fps
Battery Capacity	6000 mAh