Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
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- Angel
- rRU
- 02 Jan 2019
This phone support ATT US 4g LTE band?
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- bulbul
- uuX
- 26 Dec 2018
i am using A8 star still no problem at all
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- KMS (Mumbai)
- 7ka
- 25 Dec 2018
Why the display (2.5D) and the back body (3D) are made of normal glass ? Why not gorilla glass ?
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- Derek
- tJK
- 17 Dec 2018
Anonymous, 12 Dec 2018I wish to buy this phone.. Is it worth over Asus 5z or poco... moreGet the Samsung over the Poco. The Poco cuts corners on licensing, and won't play things like Netflix and Hulu in HD, because they didn't pay for proper licensing agreements. Of course, they don't tell you this up front. The CPU in the A8 Star is very fluid and smooth. I also made mine even faster by unlocking Developer Options and turning off the 3 settings for animation speeds.
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- D0d
- 15 Dec 2018
Anonymous, 12 Dec 2018I wish to buy this phone.. Is it worth over Asus 5z or poco... moreThe Asus 5z definitely has better specifications, but it belongs to a much higher price bracket (at least in my country). Also I feel the Samsung UI is more refined when compared to Asus or Pocco. If you want high-end gaming and the latest specs, go for Asus. If you want a clean UI, after sales support and reliabilty go for A8 Star. I have no regrets with the A8 Star!
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- Anonymous
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- 12 Dec 2018
J, 09 Dec 2018I got the 6GB RAM version in White and it looks beautiful! ... moreI wish to buy this phone.. Is it worth over Asus 5z or poco... And your preference about a8 star... Plz suggest me!!!
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- PRienceptl
- DkY
- 11 Dec 2018
PAVI, 10 Dec 2018Honestly very bad camera, even chaina models offer better c... moreEXactly reverse situatiin by my side. Everything is fair in my device. Even low light photoes are awesome than other ones. Check if u got fake copy
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- Derek
- tJK
- 11 Dec 2018
Oh, and you guys must have the wrong phone? The A8 Star has Haptic feedback. Mine came with a free clear jelly case. Free pair of AKG headphones (although they lack bass, so I don't use them for music). Keep in mind, this is a different phone from the base A8. I'm absolutely thrilled with mine, and I got it for free after registering with a credit card, and agreeing to bill $275 a month to that card (easy for me, as I just have an auto-pay and stop using my debit card).
I avoided the chinese phones because they always leave features out. For example, they can't stream HD video from Netflix, Hulu, etc., because they cut corners on licensing to offer a cheaper price. That's not a full phone experience, to me:
https://www.gsmarena.com/the_pocophone_f1_cant_stream_hd_video_from_netflix_hulu_or_amazon-news-33023.php
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- Derek
- tJK
- 11 Dec 2018
Wow, I got one, and the camera looks great. Maybe there was an update? Colors are awesome.
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- Anonymous
- D0Y
- 11 Dec 2018
PAVI, 10 Dec 2018Honestly very bad camera, even chaina models offer better c... moreCompass is there. I am using this phone and have used the compass.
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- Vivek
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- 10 Dec 2018
Samsung A8 Star has great looks. Camera really sucks, when other brands provide superb picture quality. Infinity display is better than notch I think. It doesn't have a good back case. Should depend on third-party products. Even Samsung can't provide one case. Disappointing.
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- PAVI
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- 10 Dec 2018
Honestly very bad camera, even chaina models offer better cam experience. images are kinda washed out colors, Outdoor screen visibility is poor, No Haptic Feedback option, even Compass censor is missing..Google lens not supported, many more to say. etc Totally disapointed...
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- Truth teller
- D0e
- 09 Dec 2018
One of best mid range from samsung ....One of best thing unloved in the mobile audio quality in headphones with Dolby atmos great with bundle provided headphone.if u have good pair of headphone it will treat for u...camera quality also rich.battery backup also good not a drain factory.
Now in India Paytm mail offer nearly rs28000..after some cashback....whatever you wont get amoled screen quality any other LCD or LED...thank
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- 09 Dec 2018
I got the 6GB RAM version in White and it looks beautiful! Its silver on the sides. I love how the display is so large, colorful and bright with such thin borders. Its got Bixby voice, really fast face unlock and fingerprint gestures. The fingerprint scanner is fast, but not as fast as an HTC, although I'm not complaining - just a tiny difference.
The dual cameras are good. Low light performance is decent with selfies as well. It supports 4k and slo-mo videos. I like the photos I've taken with this phone.
If you're wondering - yes this has a notification light that can change colors. And the speaker volume is very good (call and music). It has a Bixby button on the left.
It charges very fast and the battery life lasts forever! I am usually between 60-70% at the end of the day. I get an average of more than 8hrs screen time with moderate usage on 4G (really fast 4G speeds too).
I know its a bit pricey, but its a really good phone. I'm really happy I put my money on the A8 Star. If you're buying this phone you should get the White color since this color makes people take second glances!
If you have any questions about this phone - ask me and I'll try to answer them for you...
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- Derek
- tJK
- 08 Dec 2018
Well, I went ahead and bought the A8Star in Korea, today. After a 2 year contract reduction to about $350, and after signing-up with a Lotte Card credit card, I will essentially get this phone for free, after discounts. I will just need to use it for 2 years, and spend $275 a month on my Lotte Card (not difficult). I know it has only been 1 day (and the Korean version only has 4gb Ram), but so far, I'm absolutely thrilled with this phone. The price deal makes it even sweeter. I have added all of my apps, opened as much or more than I generally have open, and find I have about 1.2gb of Ram left in the background (even with Korean A8Stars having just 4gb ram). I have even left the power saving mode enabled, and everything is very snappy, clean, and smooth despite the forced CPU throttling to save power. I am not a gamer, but my daughter found her Tom's Gold Run game played really well (probably not the most intense game). The audio on this phone is spectacular, for the money. It actually has a little bass to it. Downward-firing out the bottom, but substantial and plenty loud. The screen is fabulous! My wife's S9+ is sharper, but you don't notice the lower dpi unless you put the phones side-by-side. The A8Star is just gorgeous, and more than holds its own in colors and blacks. The cameras do very well, also -- even in low light. I really feel like this phone is an amazing value. People poo-pooing the phone for the 660 chipset, or comparing it to the Pocophone are missing the big picture. CPU's are fast enough. If you're not a heavy gamer, you're essentially getting a gorgeous massive screen, great camera, huge battery, very good sound, and a buttery smooth-running phone, almost the size of a Note 9, for a song. I'm also a fan of it NOT having Gorilla Glass. That brings the price down, and get this -- replacement of the glass front and/or back is 1/2 to 1/3 the price of replacing a Note 9's glass, should you break it. If you put a case on it, and a screen protector, you're good to go. The phone came with a thin jelly case (too thin for me) but it does cover all corners and most edges very well. The included AKG headphones have no bass -- my headphones sound excellent with this phone, though. So, if you're someone who isn't a gamer, but just wants a huge, smooth, gorgeous all-arounder with excellent cameras that doesn't cost much -- GET THIS. I absolutely love it. And in two years, I won't even worry about loss of battery, because I can just upgrade to another mid-ranger for essentially nothing. I may never buy a flagship again.
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- Anonymous
- tJK
- 08 Dec 2018
Mukul, 04 Dec 2018Poco f1 ofcourse.. much better value for moneyPoco phone no HD playback on Netflix, etc., due to lack of paying for licensing rights. I am not sure if people in India care about this, but in Korea we do.
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- Anonymous
- tJK
- 08 Dec 2018
Anonymous, 30 Nov 2018Only expensive in India, Elsewhere like Singapore, Indones... moreYes, I can get one for 70 dollars in Korea, if I spend 300 dollars a month on a Lotte Mastercard. So I will just pay my expenses on the card, and track purchases with cell notifications. 2 year contract.
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- Derek
- tJK
- 07 Dec 2018
I am curious about your thoughts. I am in Korea, where the Ram is 4gb on the A8Star. If I apply for a Lotte Mastercard, and commit to 2 years at my current phone data plan, I basically get the phone for about $70 -- almost free. My concerns are that the A8Star only has 4gb here. I can do the same deal and get a Galaxy S9+ for about $300 spread out over the 2 year payment, added to my current phone plan. The thought of pretty much getting a phone for free is quite enticing. I have tried both (my wife owns the S9+, and is very happy) but the thought of owning a phone for almost nothing, vs. paying $300, is enticing. I also have to consider the "back end value" of the phone in 2 years. I think the s9+ would be worth a lot more. Thoughts on which phone deal you'd do?
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- Prienceptl
- Dkd
- 06 Dec 2018
Anonymous, 22 Oct 2018I have read many comments and watched unboxing & review... moreYes its support fast charging 9v/1.67A with type C
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- Mukul
- Dk0
- 04 Dec 2018
mack, 16 Nov 2018could u please tell me is it better to buy a poco f1 or a8 sasr??Poco f1 ofcourse.. much better value for money