Summary: Samsung has launched its new budget phone, Galaxy A08 today with a starting price in India of Rs 18,499. The economical 4G phone features a 6.7-inch 90 Hz display, the MediaTek Helio G99+ chipset, a 6,000 mAh battery, and runs Android 16 with One UI 8. It is available now through Samsung and other online platforms.
To ease out the rising smartphone pricing, Samsung today launched the Galaxy A08 smartphone in India, its latest budget phone aimed at buyers looking for long battery life on a budget. The phone pairs a large 6,000 mAh battery with the MediaTek Helio G99+ chipset and a 90 Hz display. Let’s take a look at the Samsung Galaxy A08 specifications, pricing and availability in India.
Samsung Galaxy A08 Key Specifications
The biggest draw here is the 6,000 mAh battery, rated for about 22% longer video playback than the Galaxy A06, paired with 25W wired fast charging. The display is a 6.7-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) PLS LCD panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Powering the phone is the MediaTek Helio G99+ chipset built on a 6 nm process, paired with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of expandable storage, with support for up to 2 TB memory expansion via microSD. Samsung also offers its RAM Plus feature to extend usable memory virtually.
On camera, the Galaxy A08 sticks to a 50 MP main sensor with an LED flash and a 2 MP depth sensor on the back, along with an 8 MP front camera. The phone carries a Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer back, an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
It runs Android 16 with One UI 8 on top, backed by 6 years of OS upgrades and security updates. Software features include Circle to Search, voice or long-press access to Gemini and Perplexity, and Samsung’s Modes and Routines tools.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD, 90 Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99+ (6 nm) |
| Cameras | 50 MP + 2 MP (rear), 8 MP (front) |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh, 25W wired |
| IP Rating | IP64 |
| Starting Price | Rs 18,499 |
Samsung Galaxy A08 Pricing and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy A08 comes in Dark Blue, Silver, and Green, and is priced at Rs 18,499 for the 4 GB + 128 GB variant, the only configuration listed so far. That puts it among the best phones under Rs 20,000 currently on sale in India.
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 4 GB + 128 GB | Rs 18,499 |
The phone is available now through Samsung’s Exclusive Stores, authorized retailers, Samsung.com, and major online platforms. Buyers can also get no-cost EMI options of up to 6 months on select bank cards, and up to 9 months through partnered NBFCs.
