Samsung Mobile India launched its new Galaxy A8 Plus on Wednesday in Delhi at a press conference. This is the first smartphone that will be launched by Samsung in 2018.
The new Galaxy A8 Plus is the doppelganger of the company’s previously launched Samsung Galaxy S8.
The phone will be exclusively available on Amazon India in the country. Apart from Amazon India, speculations say that the device will be available on Samsung’s own e-store as well as physical retail stores.
The Galaxy A8 Plus comes with a 6-inch FullHD+ Super AMOLED display and the flagship Infinity Display design with 18:5:9 aspect ratio. Powered by an Octa-core processor, the smartphone possesses a camera lens of 16-mp rear end and a dual camera setup of 16-mp and 8-mp front end.
Here are the HIGHLIGHTS of the launch:
# The Galaxy A8 Plus is priced at Rs 32,990 and will be available in two colour variant, Gold and Black
The #GalaxyA8Plus will be available in Black and Gold colours and will be priced at INR 32,990. pic.twitter.com/tSMSf6vjl8
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
# The Galaxy A8 will be available from January 20 on Amazon India exclusively.Â
Starting Jan 20, 2018, the #GalaxyA8Plus will be exclusively available on @amazonIN. RT if you are ready to #ExperienceTheAmazing with us. pic.twitter.com/puSbaO5qAS
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
# The smartphone is dust and water resistant.
The #GalaxyA8Plus comes with IP68 certification, making it water and dust resistance. It is also the first in the A series to support Samsung’s Gear VR. #ExperienceTheAmazing
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
# The company has equipped its digital-money paying app SamsungPay in the new Galaxy A8 Plus.
The #GalaxyA8Plus is also equipped with #SamsungPay, making it simpler to transact virtually anywhere, anytime. #ExperienceTheAmazing pic.twitter.com/fGGTyrV5Nw
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
# The dual lens also has a 16-mp front camera which allows the user to capture pictures even in low light.
Capture your moments even in low light. The advanced 16MP F1.7 camera of #GalaxyA8Plus helps to capture sharp images even in low-light conditions. #ExperienceTheAmazing
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
# Galaxy A8 Plus's 8-mp Dual Front camera comes with Live focus for perfect clicks.
From close-ups to portrait shots with a clear and crisp background, the #GalaxyA8Plus with its 8MP Dual Front camera with Live Focus allows you click picture perfect selfies. pic.twitter.com/tiyk2SUhgz
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
# The smartphone comes with a sleek glass and metal frame, smooth curves and comfortable grip.
#GalaxyA8Plus has sleek glass and metal frame, smooth curves and comfortable grip, making it even easier to watch or interact with the content on phone. #ExperienceTheAmazing
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
# The Galaxy A8 Plus comes with a 6-inch full HD+ display.
A stunner through and through! The #GalaxyA8Plus has a large screen which is supported with ergonomic curved glass on the back and front. #ExperienceTheAmazing pic.twitter.com/7o235NRTA7
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
# The smartphone comes with more stylish features and is more practical.
With additional everyday features, the #GalaxyA8Plus is more stylish, practical and convenient than ever before. #ExpereinceTheAmazing
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
# The Galaxy A8 Plus features Samsung's first Dual Front camera with Live focus.
#GalaxyA8Plus features Samsung's first Dual Front Camera with Live Focus, a immersive Infinity Display and stunning ergonomic design that draws on Samsung’s flagship design heritage and experience. pic.twitter.com/oJjaWZUiRb
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
# The smartphone's specifications include 6 GB RAM and 64 GB internal memory expandable up to 256 GB.
With Specifications like 6GB RAM, 64GB internal memory and expandable memory of up to 256 GB, the #GalaxyA8Plus is a performance powerhouse.
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
#Â The new Galaxy A8 Plus carries forward the legacy of our Samsung's smartphones with stylish features.
The new #GalaxyA8Plus carries forward the legacy of Samsung's smartphones with its stylish design and flagship features. pic.twitter.com/nDl6sqkOMe
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
# Samsung's mid-range smartphone Galaxy A8 Plus launched by Mr Aditya Babbar and actress Aditi Rao Hydari.
Introducing the new #GalaxyA8Plus, a stylish new smartphone with serious attitude. #ExperienceTheAmazing Register your interest on @amazonIN: https://t.co/QBjVlhsJkH pic.twitter.com/YigV8zqFTe
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
# One of the most anticipated feature of the new Galaxy A8 Plus is its immersive Infinity Display, along with dual front camera with Live focus.
Immersive Infinity Display. Dual front camera with Live Focus. Sleek Glass and Metal design. Introducing the new #GalaxyA8Plus. #ExperienceTheAmazing Register your interest on @amazonIN: https://t.co/QBjVlhsJkH pic.twitter.com/8z7bQ8eNqh
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
# 'Wazir' actress Aditi Rao Hydari is also present at the prestigious event.
What does a stylish person who is always on the go look for in a smartphone? The gorgeous @aditiraohydari answers! #GalaxyA8Plus #Launch pic.twitter.com/huRU47q2pR
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
# Mr Aditya Babbar, General Manager, Mobile Business, Samsung India, talks about the Galaxy A8 Plus.
Mr. Aditya Babbar, General Manager, Mobile Business, takes the stage to tell us all about the amazing new device that is the #GalaxyA8Plus. pic.twitter.com/YV1OjODpmn
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018
#Â The launch of Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus is about to begin.
We are about to begin. Get set to #ExperienceTheAmazing new #GalaxyA8Plus. pic.twitter.com/I21E22MiL0
— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) January 10, 2018