Galaxy A8+ (2018) will be an Amazon exclusive in India

Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) handsets late last month and they will be released across the globe in the coming weeks. Samsung has confirmed the handsets' release date in Vietnam and it has also started taking pre-orders for them in South Korea. It's only a matter of time before the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) make their way to more markets.

The company is yet to confirm when it's going to start taking pre-orders for these handsets in India, a key emerging market. However, Samsung has revealed that the Galaxy A8+ (2018) will be an Amazon exclusive in India.

Galaxy A8+ (2018) in India

A listing page for the Galaxy A8+ (2018) has gone live on Amazon India. The page highlights its salient features like the glass and metal design, Infinity Display and dual front camera with Live Focus. Interested customers can pre-register to be notified when the handset goes on sale.

The handset is powered by an Exynos 7885 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It features a 6-inch Full HD+ 18.5:9 aspect ratio Infinity Display. Its powered by an Exynos 7885 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

The Galaxy A8+ (2018) features a 6-inch Full HD+ 18.5:9 aspect ratio Infinity Display, IP68 dust and water resistance, Bluetooth 5.0 and a 3,500mAh battery with fast charging.

It's the first premium mid-range smartphone from Samsung to feature a dual front camera. There's a 16-megapixel sensor coupled with an 8-megapixel sensor with Live Focus support.

The Amazon listing doesn't mention the price and release date of the Galaxy A8+ (2018) in India. A recent report suggests that Samsung might launch the handset in the country on January 10.

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