Samsung had launched the Galaxy On8 in India. This is a dual SIM handset with 4G LTE + VoLTE support. It’s using a super AMOLED screen, Exynos powered and getting power from a 3300 mAh battery. Is it worth the price, read this review.
On 8 Unboxing
Inside the box : Handset, removable battery of 3300 mAh capacity, user manual, warranty card, data cable, good quality earphone and travel charger 5V / 1.55A.
Design & features
The Samsung Galaxy On8 is using a metal frame and the removable back is made of plastic but with metallic finishing. Build quality and finishing is very good. Handset is comfortable to hold, battery can be removed.
It’s a dual SIM handset you can use 2x micro SIM’s and there is third separate slot – for micro SD card. OTG is supported.
Samsung Galaxy On8 specifications
CPU : 1.6GHz Samsung Exynos Octa core with Mali T720 GPU
Display : 5.5 inch Super AMOLED with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution (viewing angles, touch and color reproduction are excellent)
Memory & Storage : 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM and 128GB micro SD
Camera : 13MP rear with flash + 5MP front with front LED flash
Sensors : Accelerometer, proximity and Light
Weight : 165 grams
Features : 4G LTE, VoLTE, NFC, WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth
Battery : 3300 mAh removable
Performance
The handset performed well, did not heat-up, max battery temperature was 33 degrees. For normal usage this is good but when it comes to gaming the handset lagged. Modern combat 5 game clearly lagged and so did Asphalt 8 in high visual quality mode. Asphalt 8 game played well in medium and was much better in low visual quality mode.
Sound was loud and clear, reliance Jio worked and there was no issues with WiFi, GPS, NFC and Bluetooth.
Benchmark
Quadrant : 19713
AnTuTu : 43464 / 6338
Nenamark 2 : 59.6fps
Disk Speed : 162 MB/s read / 58 MB/s write
Multi Touch : 10 point
Camera
The rear 13MP camera is with an f/1.9 aperture and front camera is 5MP shooter. Camera quality is above average. I have attached some sample images below. Rear camera can shoot 1080p videos – the video quality is also great (check video review).
Download Original Image files (right click and save) (do not use it for commercial purpose, without permission of gogi.in).
Camera Rating 4 out of 5
Battery
The removable 3300 mAh battery does an impressive job. You can expect 7 to 10 hours of non-stop moderate to heavy usage on a single charge.
Samsung Galaxy On8 Battery Performance (time / battery % drop / estimated battery temperature)
- Running Benchmark app – 10 minutes / 2% / 32 degrees
- Asphalt 8 + MC5 game play – 31 minutes / 5% / 32 degrees
- FHD video playback with full brightness (WiFi /4G on) – 21 minutes / 5% / 33 degrees.
It took me 2 hours 30 minutes to charge the handset from 1% to 100% using wall charger.
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy On8 is a powerful handset but not for gaming purpose. Key highlight is 4G VoLTE – you can use your Jio SIM, above average camera and impressive battery life.
If you are looking for brand and not into gaming then the Galaxy On8 is a good option, however for Rs. 15,900 the handset is still pricey.
Android Nougat OTA update is available for this handset from today.
Those pictures are in the vicinity of Millennium Towers, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai.
Hi gogi, which phone should i buy between honor 6x and galaxy on nxt please suggest me better phone from 12000 to 16000
Hi Gigiji,
Samsung on8 or Redmi note4 which one better..??
Hello Gogi bhai, Happy Republic day, any idea if this model supports move app to SD card, intend to send this mobile to a relative in Africa…
which one is better on8 or on nxt?
Using on8 for over a month. Really the battery backup of 3300 mah is excellent,>> than 4000 mah of Xiaomi’s. Come on, EXYNOS is a highly power efficient processor,no doubts over it! Although it’s not as powerful as SD soc of RN3. But for average user, on8 is really great & VFM handset ,with superior trustworthy brand value.
Camera is decent as Gogi said above average. Ofcourse gyro,magnetic & Fp,led notification sensors are big let downs,but still manageable. Why are you crying for less memory of 16 gb,hasn’t Samsung given 32 gv card free as a compliment! Come-on,u r using a shitty mobile after all,not a laptop/pc.
Ofcourse you.will say ‘Samsung fanboy spotted ‘ while I’m not one. I am also using xiaomi redmi 1s,a very good quality product by xiaomi. Xiaomi rn3 might be ‘the best’s, I agree,but Samsung is more trustworthy for our hard earned money,isn’t it! Well,you needn’t agree me. Its just my personal preference.
But for those who got my theme, go for it boys! I got it for 13k at launch time with 32 gb card free.
But it is cheaper than an unknown brand like alcatel idol 4
Price is 15900 or 14900 as u have mentioned both??
Latest price is Rs. 14,900, when product is launched after few weeks / months the online sites / stores will sell at discounted price.
When on8 price will become 14900?
today. 😁
I bought Samsung Galaxy On8 @Rs.12576 on First day of lunch with 32GB Samsung memory card (1000 flat discount+10% SBI card discount). That was the real deal.. Overall Phone is very good.
Can it play 4k videos?
Impressive model for brand conscious. Only thing missing is finger print scanner.
Without Magnetic Sensor BIG NO !!!
;-(
What about led notification??
No LED notification.
Gogi Ji is this better than j7? The price being the same.
My mom is using this phone for nearly a month now and i feel this is one of the best priced phone from Samsung. Bought this for Rs.14900 with free 32gb Samsung sd card makes this a very good deal! Here is my review:
1. Battery backup is excellent and better than my Redmi 3s prime!
2.Looks premium in design
3. Has most of the sensors and features
4..Ringing volume is bit low
5. Not good for performance and gaming
6. Good cameras
7. Dual sim slot+ sd card slot with Volte support (4g works in either sim1 or 2 as set)
*On8 fb group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1283805961670233/
3. Has most of the sensors and features – LOL
Sorry about that, but it at least has 3 sensors which is most for Samsung device at this price.
thanks pranav, good honest review, detailed and hands on. i think i will buy ON8 🙂
Gogi Bro,
Every review done from your end when u share sample pictures so far I noticed that u don’t wear Watch in your left hand as most do.
Do u remove before snap? Are u Leftie ?
Just an curiosity. 🙂
Seems interesting, especially dual SIM with a dedicated Sd card slot. If only Sammy had put in a 4000mAh battery like Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, would have been a perfect set. Alas.
My mom is using this phone for nearlya month now and guess what? !! The battery backup is excellent. This phone will easily beat Rn3 is battery backup, thanks to amoled display and power efficient processor, but the handset is not good for gaming.
Power efficient processor? No, it is same as Redmi Note 3 in power consumption.
J7 2016, J7 Prime and On NXT have power efficient processor.
And between these, only J7 2016 can beat RN3 in battery backup.
rn3 has a more powerful processor(sd 650)..
Camera is best super amoled display which is good and above all brand aftersales service
Most people dont play heavy game on Mobile
Over all it is best mobile
Still these companies are going to make it more and more slimmer removing even the 3.5mm audio jack. I heard Samsung S8 won’t be having 3.5mm jack.
Is the ringer volume too low ?? Have seen many complaining about it on flipkart.
It was as loud as most handsets.
Dear gogi… I am getting very blurred pics with on8 even with little zoom… Is camera so bad ? Or I have received defected can? Plz reply
For me, it is bit low, unable to hear it from another room or outside.
Redmi note 3 is much much better option. Only 16 gb storage! Less no. Of sensors!!
Lolz :))
You just can’t compare the Samsung’s and Xiomi’s quality. Just see the cam quality of both. RN3’s cam is a crap. Anyhow RN3 still wins over papers, but not in real world.
Haha… There is a reason why gogi ji still puts the Rn3 on the top spot….. Yes camera is bettr on the On8… Bt by how much????… People who prioritize camera will definitely get themselves an affordable point-&-shoot if not a DSLR…. & the price bracket at which Rn3 is being sold, it has good enough camera.. & wat to say abt touchwhiz… Dt cartoonish UI.. 😂😂😂