Samsung Electronics Africa has announced the introduction of its latest addition to the Galaxy A series: the 2018 Galaxy A8+ unto the Ghanaian market.
The Galaxy A8+ feature a Dual Front Camera, a large Infinity Display and an ergonomic design that draws on Samsung’s flagship design heritage and experience. With additional everyday features, the Galaxy A series is more stylish, practical and convenient than others.
“With the release of the Galaxy A8+ (2018), we’re bringing our customers’ favourite features from our flagship smartphones, such as the Infinity Display and our first dual front camera with live focus, to our Galaxy A series, which is already known for its premium design,” said Eugene Nahm, Managing Director of Samsung Electronics Ghana.
“The Galaxy A8+ (2018) exemplify our continued dedication to meeting the needs of our consumers by providing them with greater choice and convenience,” he added
Snap bright, crystal clear selfies with the 16MP F1.7 rear camera and 16MP+8MP F1.9 Dual front Camera, no matter where you are or what you’re doing. The Dual Front Camera is made up of two separate cameras so you can switch between the two to take the type of selfie you want – from close-ups with the background to portrait shots with a clear and crisp background. And with the advanced Live Focus feature, you can easily adjust the bokeh effect before or after you take the picture to create high-quality images, he explains.
Regardless of the time of day, the advanced camera ensures that pictures are captured sharply, even in low-light conditions. The new devices also allow customers to customize photos with fun options, from adding stickers to selfie or highlighting a culinary extravaganza with Food Mode.
To avoid shaky videos, A8+ comes with video digital image stabilisation (VDis) technology, and and hyperlapse feature, which can create time-lapse videos that let users record, tell and share even longer stories.
When watching movies or playing games, the latest Galaxy A devices set a new standard for uninterrupted, immersive viewing experiences. The Infinity Display goes beyond the bezel with an immersive 18.5:9 display ratio.
Its sleek glass and metal frame, smooth curves and comfortable grip make it even easier to watch or interact with content on the phone. The Galaxy A8+(2018) is available in four colors: black, orchid grey, gold and blue.
Other features include the Always On Display, which keeps users informed without them having to unlock the phone and a Samsung Pay – multi-purpose payment platform.
With a supporting Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) and Near Field Communication (NFC), the Galaxy A8+(2018) can be used virtually anywhere. Every transaction via Samsung Pay is secure, yet very simple. All it takes is one swipe and one fingerprint scan.
It also comes with an IP68 water and dust resistance. The Galaxy A8+(2018) can withstand the fluids, including sweat, rain, as well as sand and dust, making it suitable for nearly any activity or situation. The Galaxy A8+(2018) supports microSD cards, expandable up to 400GB. It also the first in the A series to support Samsung’s Gear VR.
The Galaxy A8+(2018) is available at all authorized Samsung shops in Ghana for GH2400