Samsung has announced the new budget smartphone in India, Samsung Galaxy A08, featuring a big battery, a 50 MP rear camera and AI features to the affordable smartphone segment. The new Galaxy A-series phone features a 6.7 display, a 90 Hz refresh rate and a MediaTek Helio G99+ processor. Samsung promises long software support, making the phone a viable day-to-day option with updated features.

Samsung Galaxy A08 Price in India and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A08 priced at INR 18,499 for the 4 GB RAM and 64 GB version of the phone in India. The smartphone is available in three different colour options; Dark Blue, Green, and Silver.

The device is available via Samsung's website, Samsung Exclusive Stores, partnering retail outlets and other online shopping platforms. The company announced zero-interest EMI options for up to six months for eligible customers with select bank cards, and up to nine months for customers using partners non-banking financial company (NBFC).

Samsung Galaxy A08 Specifications and Features

• The Samsung Galaxy A08 features a 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. The smartphone's high refresh rate is said to facilitate smooth scrolling and enhance overall fluidity when navigating between apps and browsing the web.
• The phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99+ processor, and features 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, which can be expanded up to 2 TB of free space using a microSD card, for photos, videos, documents and apps.
• On the software front, the Galaxy A08 runs on Android 16-based One UI 9. Samsung promises up to six generations of operating system updates and six years of security patches. The extended support will enable users to update their phones for a longer time.

Samsung Galaxy A08 Camera Details

For photography, the Samsung Galaxy A08 features a dual rear camera system with a 50 MP primary and 2 MP depth sensor. The phone's primary camera is meant to snap pictures of daily life, while the depth sensor can create bokeh effects in portrait mode photos.

Onboard is an 8 MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. The phone's camera features appeal to the user who takes photos, makes video calls, and shares on social media sites.

6000 mAh Battery and Fast Charging

One of the main attractions of the Samsung Galaxy A08 is its 6000 mAh battery. The phone's big battery is set to provide extended power for everyday use, including browsing the web, watching videos, social media and other typical smartphone tasks.

The Galaxy A08 supports 25W fast charging, enabling compatible charging equipment to recharge the phone's battery at a faster rate. Actual run time and charge time may vary based on the user's network and other conditions.

AI Features and Security

• The Samsung Galaxy A08 features AI-based Circle to Search, Google Gemini, Perplexity. With these features users can search and discover information, chat with AI assistants, and experience with other software.
• The smartphone also features Samsung Knox security features, to help protect sensitive information. Its software features and security support offer users an array of options when managing the day-to-day tasks of the phone.

Design and Durability

• The Galaxy A08 features Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, and an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance. However, the phone is not waterproof, and should not be intentionally submerged in water.
• Samsung's A08 with its big display, expandable storage, selection of different colours and long software support adds another budget option to the company's smartphones.