Samsung's latest premium mid-range handsets are now available in the UAE. The company has launched the Galaxy A8 (2018) and the Galaxy A8+ (2018) officially in the United Arab Emirates today. Interested customers can purchase the handsets from all major retailers in the UAE starting today.
Galaxy A8 (2018) UAE launch
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A8 and the Galaxy A8+ (2018) late last month. It has gradually been rolling out the handset in more markets across the globe. The new premium mid-range handsets have a metal and glass build with IP68 water and dust resistance.
These are the first mid-range handsets from Samsung to feature an Infinity Display, 5.6-inch for the Galaxy A8 (2018) and 6-inch for the Galaxy A8+ (2018). The 18.5:9 aspect ratio is the same for both handsets.
There's an Exynos 7885 octa-core processor under the hood with Mali-G71 GPU and support for Bluetooth 5.0, LTE Cat.11 and Wi-Fi 802.11 ac. These are the first premium mid-range handsets from Samsung to have support for the Gear VR headset.
The Android 7.1.1 Nougat-powered handsets are now available for purchase from all major retailers in the United Arab Emirates. Color options include Black, Gold and Orchid Grey. The Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) are priced at AED 1799 ($490) and AED 1999 ($544) respectively, excluding VAT.
