Key Takeaways
- Samsung has quietly launched the Galaxy A08 in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- The device features a 6.7-inch PLS LCD display and a 6,000mAh battery.
- It offers 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, with Android 17 and One UI 9 pre-installed.
Samsung has quietly added the Galaxy A08 to its budget lineup, making it available on its official websites in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The device has not been the subject of a dedicated press release or launch event, indicating a low-key market entry.
The Galaxy A08 boasts a 6.7-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 1600 × 720 pixels, and it has an IP64 rating for protection against dust and water splashes. It supports dual SIM cards and includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and a fingerprint sensor, available in Silver, Green, and Dark Blue.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by an octa-core CPU clocked at up to 2.2GHz, paired with 4GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded further. The device runs Android 17 with One UI 9, promising six major Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates.
The camera setup includes a 50MP main rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2MP auxiliary sensor, and an 8MP selfie camera. The phone is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery, which is 1,000mAh larger than the battery in the Galaxy A07, making it the main distinguishing feature.
While Samsung has not announced European pricing, the phone was previously listed in the UAE for around $170. Regional prices may vary, and the company has not yet provided official pricing details for the new market.
Samsung has not named the chipset, but the device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99, which includes an octa-core CPU with 2× Cortex-A76 at 2.2GHz and 6× Cortex-A55 at 2.0GHz, paired with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.
The phone is available in three colors: Dark Blue, Silver, and Green, and it features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It supports 2G, 3G, 4G LTE networks and includes a microSD card slot for expandable storage up to 2TB.
Despite the low-key launch, the Galaxy A08 offers a significant battery capacity and extended software support, making it a competitive entry-level device in the market.
