Samsung Galaxy On8 Launched In India: Price, Specifications, and Features

By Deepak Singh • Updated On 1 Aug 2018

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Samsung’s On-series is known to offer J-series phones at more competitive prices to online buyers. The latest to join the club is Galaxy On8, which is almost similar to the Galaxy J8 (Review) that launched a while back.

The Galaxy On8 offers Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 450 octa-core chipset and dual rear cameras for a subsidized price compared to Galaxy J8.

Samsung Galaxy On8 Price and Availability

The Galaxy On8 price in India is Rs. 16,990 INR, which makes it Rs 2000 cheaper than its offline variant, Galaxy J8. The handset will be available online on Flipkart and on Samsung’s own online retail stores starting August 6, 2018.

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Samsung Galaxy On8 Features

Talking of features, the Galaxy On8 has a 6-inch HD+ (18.5:9) super AMOLED display and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 450 octa-core chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Users may also add up to 256GB of microSD storage using the dedicated card slot.

On the rear, there is a 16MP(f/1.7) rear camera paired with a 5MP(f/1.9) depth sensor that’s used of ‘Live Focus’ aka Portrait mode. The front selfie camera has a 16MP sensor with a f/1.9 aperture lens and LED flash.

Other features include FM Radio, 4G VoLTE, Android 8.0 Oreo-based software, and a 3500mAh battery.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy On6 Review -What works and What doesn’t?

“At Samsung, our constant endeavour is to bring meaningful innovation in our products and services that can truly add value to the lives of our consumers. Galaxy On8 sports Samsung’s signature Infinity Display and is a stunning device with state-of-the-art hardware and software features. With Galaxy On8, we have emphasized more on the camera, which is one of the most used features by millennials today,” said Sandeep Singh Arora Vice President Online Business of Samsung India.

Samsung Galaxy On8 specifications

6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Display, 18.5:9 Aspect ratio, 2.5D curved glass
1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 14nm Mobile Platform; Adreno 506 GPU
4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Dual SIM, dedicated card slot
16MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, a secondary 5MP camera with f/1.9 aperture
16MP front-facing camera with LED flash, f/1.9 aperture
Fingerprint sensor
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 LE, ANT+, GPS
3500mAh battery

Deepak Singh

Deepak Singh is a technology journalist and editor with over 13 years of experience covering consumer electronics. A computer engineering graduate, he has developed deep expertise in chipsets, displays, and hardware performance.

Over the past decade, Deepak has reviewed more than 700 products, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and audio gear. He currently leads the editorial team at Smartprix, focusing on accurate, useful, and hands-on tech reporting.

When he’s not testing new devices, Deepak enjoys reading and spending time with his family.

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