Samsung Galaxy A08 launched with 6,000mAh Battery, Helio G99 SoC, 6 Years of Updates
Samsung has launched its latest budget 4G smartphone under the A series, the Galaxy A08 in Ukraine, succeeding last year’s Galaxy A07. The new model features a 6.7-inch HD+ LCD screen with an Infinity-U notch that houses an 8MP front-facing camera.
The Galaxy A08 continues to use the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset and runs Android 16 with Samsung’s One UI 8 interface. Samsung has also confirmed an impressive software support policy, with six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates.
For photography, the smartphone is equipped with a 50MP primary rear camera paired with a 2MP depth sensor. Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 6,000mAh battery, and support for 25W fast charging. However, the charger is not included in the retail box. The device also carries an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.
Samsung Galaxy A08 Specifications
| Display | 6.7-inch HD+ Infinity-U LCD screen, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Processor | Octa Core MediaTek Helio G99 6nm processor (2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz, 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2GHz) with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB, expandable up to 2TB via microSD |
| OS/UI | Android 16 with One UI 8 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) |
| Rear Camera | 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Side-mounted |
| Audio | 3.5mm audio jack |
| Durability | Dust and splash resistant (IP64) |
| Dimensions | 167.4 x 77.4 x 8.0mm |
| Weight | 197g |
| Connectivity | Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, USB Type-C |
| Battery | 6000mAh with support for 25W fast charging |
Pricing and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy A08 is available in Navy Blue, Silver, and Green colour options. The 4GB RAM with 128GB storage variant is priced at 10,699 Ukrainian hryvnia, which is approximately USD 239 or Rs. 23,000.
The smartphone is already available for purchase in markets such as Ukraine. Samsung has also listed the Galaxy A08 on its websites for several other countries, including Serbia and South Africa, suggesting that the device could see a broader international rollout in the coming weeks and months.
