Samsung launches Galaxy A08 budget smartphone

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A08, a budget-friendly smartphone featuring a 6,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99+ chipset paired with 4GB of LPDDR5 RAM and storage options of 64GB or 128GB.

The smartphone includes a 6.7-inch HD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance. Camera specifications consist of a 50MP main sensor, a 2MP depth lens, and an 8MP front-facing camera.

Software features include up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates. The device also integrates AI tools such as Google’s Circle to Search and Samsung Knox Vault for hardware-based data protection. In Singapore, the device is priced at approximately SGD 278.