Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

Released Dec 2017 · 4 model codes · firmware for 198 CSC regions

Display size: 5.6"
RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3000 mAh
Rear camera: 16 MP
Storage: 32 GB · 64 GB

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Software support

Latest official updateAndroid 9A530FXXULCZB5 · Apr 28, 2026

Security patch levelNovember 2021Monthly release fixed 61 vulnerabilities

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Firmware is specific to the model code. Find yours on the box or in Settings › About phone, then pick it below.

ModelSold inFirmwareLatest build

SM-A530FSold in71 countriesFirmware177 CSCs · 5,563 buildsLatest buildA530FXXULCZB5 · Mar 13, 2026→

Software updates

One UI and Android versions of the Galaxy A8 (2018), with the first release of each.

Jun 2020
Android 10
First firmware build: SC02LOMU1CTF2 (SC-02L)
Mar 2019
Android 9
First firmware build: A530FXXU4CSC3 (SM-A530F)
Jun 2018
Android 8
First firmware build: A530NKSU2BRFB (SM-A530N)
Dec 2017
Android 7
First firmware build: A530FXXU1AQL2 (SM-A530F)

Specifications

As published by Samsung for the SM-A530F; other model codes can differ (chipset, network bands).

Display

Display size: 142.0mm (5.6" full rectangle) / 140.2mm (5.5" rounded corners)
Resolution: 2220 x 1080 (FHD+)
Display type: Super AMOLED

Platform

CPU speed: 2.2GHz, 1.6GHz
CPU cores: Octa-Core

Memory

RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 32 GB
Card slot: MicroSD (Up to 512GB)

Camera

Rear camera: 16.0 MP
Rear camera aperture: F1.7
Front camera: 16.0 MP + 8.0 MP
Video recording: FHD (1920 x 1080) @30fps

Battery

Battery: 3000 mAh
Talk time: Up to 19

Body

Dimensions

Where it's sold

Sold in 70 countries.

Europe35

Albania
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belgium
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany