Six OS updates and 6,000 mAh, but ₹18,499 is too much for 4G LTE.
₹18,499 for 4GB + 64GB
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chip
- Helio G99+
- RAM
- 4GB
- Camera
- 50MP main + 1 more
- Battery
- 6,000 mAh
- Charging
- 25W
- Battery life
- Clean software
Is it any good?
Priced at ₹18,499 for 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, the Galaxy A08 LTE is a 4G-only budget phone that lands at the exact same price as Samsung’s own 128GB 5G models. On paper, its main draws are an IP64 dust-and-splash rating, a 6,000 mAh battery, a dedicated three-card slot (dual nano SIM plus microSD up to 2TB), and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
It runs One UI 9 on a MediaTek Helio G99+ processor with a 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD display, a 50MP main camera, 25W wired charging support (charger sold separately), and a promise of six OS upgrades with security patches until September 2032.
The catch is the value proposition: for the exact same ₹18,499, the Galaxy F70e 5G and Galaxy M17e 5G give you 5G connectivity, double the internal storage (128GB), and a 120Hz display, while the identical 4G Galaxy F08 LTE costs ₹1,500 less at ₹16,999.
Every spec
The whole spec sheet, minus the marketing words.
Display
| Size | 6.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 1600 x 720 (HD+) |
Performance
| Chipset | Helio G99+ |
|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 2.2GHz |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Software | One UI 9 · 6 OS updates |
Camera
| Rear cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8) + 2MP depth (f/2.4) |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Video | 1080p at 30fps (rear) |
Battery
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 25W |
Build and connectivity
| Network | 4G LTE |
|---|---|
| SIM | Dual nano SIM + microSD |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | No |
| Dust and water | IP64 |
| Weight | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8.0 mm |
| Colours | Green, Dark Blue, Silver |
Availability
| India launch | 30 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Status | On sale in India |
| Versions | 4GB + 64GB₹18,499 |
What to compare it with
About the same money, different brands. Pick one to see them side by side.
What else to consider
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