Do you want to know more about the Elephone A8 3G? We have already selected all the specifications for you and listed below.
The Elephone A8 3G was launched in August 2017. The smartphone comes with a 5,0 inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
This Elephone is powered by a MediaTek MT6580 chip with a 1,3 GHz Quad-Core processor. This chipset has a quad-core processor with 1024 MB RAM. With a thickness of 10 millimeters, this device feels somewhat thick. This phone weighs 168 grams.
The A8 3G has a 5 megapixel camera, You can also use the 2 megapixel selfie camera for video calling, for example.
Pros
- 5 megapixel camera
- Quad core processor
- (Relatively) new operating system: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- HSPA+ support for fast internet
- Dual SIM
- Battery can last longer than with devices with high resolution screens
Negatives
- If you import this device it may take longer before it is delivered
- With a 1800 mAh battery you may have to recharge in between
- Too little RAM for an Android system
- There are devices with a higher resolution
Call & data functions
The Elephone A8 3G supports 900, 1800, 1900, 2100 Mhz frequencies with which you can use mobile internet via HSDPA (slightly faster than 3G). The speed of HSDPA is perfect for using the internet on the road where the speed does not differ much from the normal WiFi at home. You can also connect via WiFi at home or at the office.
Dual-sim
A dual-SIM phone is a type of mobile device that has the ability to use two separate SIM cards. This allows the phone to be connected to two different mobile networks at the same time, which can be useful for a variety of reasons. For example, a dual-SIM phone can be used to have two different phone numbers on the same device, or to have a separate work and personal phone number. Dual-SIM phones can also be useful for people who travel frequently and need to use local SIM cards in different countries. Some dual-SIM phones have a physical slot for the second SIM card, while others use a virtual or eSIM.
Memory and connection options
The Elephone A8 3G has 1024 MB of RAM (1 GB) and 8 GB internal storage . Expandable memory: microSD up to 64GB. There is a USB connection, you can use this to exchange data with your laptop or to charge your device. Connecting Bluetooth headsets or car kits is no problem.
Do you take a lot of photos and videos? Then the storage of 8 GB is less suitable. You may need to clean your phone after a while. Furthermore, there are of course possibilities to expand storage in the cloud, such as with Google Drive or Dropbox.
Screen & operation
The phone is operated via the large 5,0 inch touchscreen.The Elephone A8 3G can display up to a 16 millions colors. This screen has a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. This Medium high density screen has a sharpness of 195 pixels per inch, which makes it less suitable to look at it for a long time.
Operating system
Android 7.0 (Nougat). The major changes compared to the previous version are
- Support for VR with Google Daydream
- Multi-window support
- Respond immediately to messages without leaving your open application
- New quick settings menu
- Bundled notifications
- Improved standby time
- Better performance
