Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ (2018) launch in the Philippines

The Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ have been garnering fame from the consumers since it was announced. Check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018). 11 WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac VHT80 256QAM Bluetooth 5.0 ANT+ USB Type-C NFC MST GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Gyroscope Android 7.1.1 Nougat 3,500mAh battery w/ Fast Charging 159.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm 191 g The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and the Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) are priced at Php26,990 and Php32,990, respectively. Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z TriFold for pre-order in China, priced at 19,999 Yuan (~$2,830), putting it in direct competition with Huawei’s Mate XTs in the growing tri-fold smartphone market. The device runs One UI 8 based on Android 16, supports Galaxy AI features, and introduces standalone Samsung DeX for desktop-style productivity. Despite being just 3.9 mm thin, the TriFold delivers flagship power with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, a 200MP camera, and Samsung’s largest foldable battery yet: a 5,600mAh three-cell setup with 45W fast charging. Samsung is preparing its next major software release, One UI 8.5, and dozens of Galaxy devices are already confirmed to be included in the update rollout for 2026. Read more in our articles including "Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ (2018) launch in the Philippines" and "The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold goes on pre-order in China".