It’s tradition for Samsung to kick-off a new flagship for Malaysia early in the year; as per expectations, the new Galaxy A8 will become officially available.

A mid-tier flagship device, the Samsung Galaxy A8 – Galaxy A8 (2018) for easier referencing – is very much for those who want a Samsung powerhouse but can’t afford the high pricing. From RM1,799, this brand-new smartphone introduces a dual-lens – 16MP + 8MP – camera array up-front along with high-performance specs. This includes an Octa-Core System-on-Chip, 4GB RAM (up to 6GB) with 32GB storage (up to 64GB), and 3,000mAh battery (up to 3,500mAh) to power it all.

First impressions are posted here!

The display used is up-to-spec too – 5.6-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED panel with Infinity Display (up to 6-inch). What is with the need to ‘up-to’ addendum – well, there are two SKUs for this new Galaxy A8 (2018): Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+.

Both will feature a couple new innovations, like Live Focus, video digital image stabilisation (vDIS), and enhanced hyperlapse capabilities. As for internals, updated features include LTE Cat. 11, enhanced sensor suite, and Bluetooth v5.0. All these advanced hardware and features are super-secure with IP68 protection.

Hardy, stylish, and not too expensive, the Galaxy A8 (2018) Series is certainly for those who need to take awesome selfies. It is also suitable for those who are on the lookout for those who prefer not to overspend on next-gen smart devices.  Those keen on getting either variants should visit a Samsung Experience Store or appointed dealers from January 19 2018.

Early-birds who queue up for the new Galaxy A8 (2018) devices will also get some pre-order bonuses. As always, it’s first come, first serve.

More information for both devices can be found here. As for the early-bird offer, head on over to this microsite .