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The successor smartphone unveiled in 2016 sees upgrades with an f/1.9 aperture camera, optical image stabilization (OIS) for sharp images, and a touch-sensitive selfie mode, delivering an engaging photography experience. The FHD Super AMOLED display offers sharp visuals along with a large capacity battery supporting fast charging and durability.
This year, the 4th generation of the A series makes tech enthusiasts take notice with its dual camera feature. The Galaxy A8 Star is Samsung's first model with both front and rear 24 MP cameras featuring many enhanced selfie support functions for quick beautification. Moving into 2017, the Galaxy A series continues to impress with IP68 dust and water resistance. The stable autofocus camera captures vibrant images even in low light conditions, thanks to the upgraded 16-megapixel front and rear cameras with an f/1.9 aperture.
Grasping the smartphone trend is not merely about a communication device anymore but has become a tool for Millennial generation - comprising 32% of the world's population. Samsung smartphones particularly focus on enhancing the selfie experience for young users.
The company has invested in the Galaxy A8 Star with a front camera resolution of up to 24 MP, f/2.0 aperture supporting portrait mode in low light and chaotic backgrounds. Additionally, the front camera supports advanced selfie technologies such as Smart Beauty, Pro Lighting, Selfie Focus, Funny Sticker, and more.
Furthermore, the customizable Pro Lighting feature enhances selfie shots in low-light conditions to studio-quality. Selfie Focus, formerly only found in professional DSLR cameras, is now equipped on this model. The feature accentuates the main subject, controls background blur to produce clear, artistic, and depth-filled selfies. The Galaxy A8 Star also allows young users to creatively snap selfies with playful and fun icons. With the automatic Smart Beauty adjustment feature, the Galaxy A8 Star acts as a professional camera, making you look beautiful quickly without the need for other editing apps.
The latest generation of the Galaxy A series also enables users to creatively capture moments with the rear main camera up to 24 MP with an f/1.7 aperture. This is one of the highest-spec rear cameras on a mid-range smartphone today, along with a 16 MP front camera with an f/1.7 aperture. The improved camera duo optimizes the shooting experience, producing high-quality images.
Users can easily blur backgrounds, add sparkling effects like stars, hearts, snowflakes, etc., according to their preferences with just a few simple gestures, instead of downloading a bunch of complex and space-consuming editing software. Another impressive feature on the A8 Star is the automatic HDR processing algorithm, the Art Bokeh artistic background blur feature... inherited from the premium flagship Galaxy S and Note series. With an f/1.7 aperture, the device can capture sharp images in various lighting conditions, with impressive noise reduction capabilities.
Not just a beauty tool, the Galaxy A8 Star is also a stylish accessory for young people. The device is elegantly designed with metal and glass, slim at 7.6 mm thickness that fits comfortably in the palm. The Infinity Display bezel-less screen measures up to 6.3 inches - the largest currently available, providing users with a comfortable viewing experience for photos and videos. The model comes in only 2 colors: sleek titanium white and glossy obsidian black.
