KATHMANDU: Samsung Electronics launched Galaxy A8, the latest member in the ‘Galaxy A’ family in the Nepali market on September 7. The slimmest in the Galaxy series, it boasts of hardware features capable to handle day-to-day needs of customers. The smartphone also delivers exceptional performance, providing an optimum convergence of style and cutting-edge technology. “We are trying to continue our legacy of setting new standards for customer-centric innovation,” said Head of HHP Division at Samsung Nepal, Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, adding that they are excited about the latest member in the ‘Galaxy A’ family. “Our insights have shown that design and camera are key factors for consumers in this price segment,” he said. “The Galaxy A8 marries sleek design, powerful performance and enhanced imaging capabilities to bring a superior Smartphone experience at a very affordable price,” he added. Citing that consumers these days are opting for stylish smartphones that helps them stand out in the crowd, he said, “The Galaxy A8 takes desirability and allure to the next level with its superior design coupled with impeccable functionality.” According to Sthapit, safety and security are built into the DNA of Samsung products. As an industry first, the Samsung Galaxy A8 sets yet another benchmark with its fingerprint scanner. The new smartphone delivers on design and style promise of the A series featuring a superior 5.7-inch full HD super AMOLED display. It is the slimmest Galaxy at 5.9 mm and is equipped with a narrow bezel allowing for a more immersive viewing experience with rich colours and clarity. It carries a premium design language with its full metal uni-body build and sophisticated cut metal frame. Showcasing optimum eye for detail, Samsung has further reduced the bezel size to 2.5 mm, to provide users with a near bezel-less optimal viewing experience. The Smartphone is powered by a (1.8/1.3) GHz octa core processor and runs on Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop). It has 2GB RAM, which ensures managing multiple tasks offering seamless and smooth smartphone experience. The device has an inbuilt memory of 32GB, which is further expandable to 128GB. The handset is supported by a long-lasting non-removable Li-Ion 3,050 mAh battery that provides enough power to keep up with daily usage. The trendy Galaxy A8 brings the best in class smartphone photography capabilities, with a 16MP main camera, which comes equipped with the feature of a Face Detection Alarm for clicking perfect selfies from the rear camera as well. Likewise, it has a 5MP front camera that boasts of a 120 degrees wide angle selfies in portrait mode, which is perfect for clicking group selfies. The smartphone features advanced selfie features “including ultra wide shot, GIF shooting modes and auto selfie modes — palm and voice selfie, which let users, capture attractive selfies in high resolution. It has an F1.9 lens for both the cameras for brighter picture and real time HDR. The device is available in three different colours — silver, black, and gold. The handset is priced at Rs 53, 900.