Samsung Galaxy A08 Launched in Nepal With A Few Upgrades

Samsung updated its entry-level lineup for 2026, announcing the Samsung Galaxy A08 for the global market on September 15 2026. The phone finally made its way nearly a month later into Nepal on October 8.

“What’s new with the Samsung Galaxy A08?” is an interesting question, especially since the brand introduced an “s” update to the Galaxy A07 a few weeks earlier. We will get into the details later on, but first, let’s discuss the price.

What is the Price of the Samsung Galaxy A08 in Nepal?

Samsung Galaxy A08 price in Nepal is Rs. 34,499 for 4/64GB, Rs. 40,999 for 4/128GB, and Rs. 47,499 for 6/128GB. It is available for purchase from all authorized stores in Nepal. The price is a bit steep considering it’s a budget phone, but not unexpected.

Customers can buy the Galaxy A08 at 0% EMI with a starting monthly payment of just Rs. 1,725 per month for 12 months.

With the pricing out of the way, let’s get into the Galaxy A08 and see what Samsung has changed and what it hasn’t.

Samsung Galaxy A08 Overview

Design-wise, Samsung has taken the safe route with the Galaxy A08. The phone still carries the familiar Samsung budget-phone look, with a glass front, plastic frame, glastic back, and a vertically arranged rear camera setup.

Samsung has really taken the “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” approach. It’s the same with the display too, as the A08 gets the same 6.7-inch PLS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

We got the 90Hz update with the A07, so I won’t complain about that this time. But we have only been getting 720p resolution on Samsung’s base A-series phone. Maybe it’s about time we get an upgrade to an FHD screen, Samsung?

The IP rating has improved from IP54 to IP64, which is absolutely great. Many brands have cut back on IP ratings to save some cost. But it’s good to see Samsung not go that route. Then again, the Samsung Galaxy A27 did get a downgrade in that aspect. So maybe things are stabilising.

Under the hood, we once again see the trusty MediaTek Helio G99 chipset that’s built on a 6nm process. But I was a bit surprised to see Samsung revert to the standard G99 on the Galaxy A08 when they had already shipped the Galaxy A07s with a newer variant of the G99 that had LPDDR5X memory support.

But if the phone isn’t getting LPDDR5X memory, then why should it matter, I guess. Talking of the memory reminds me: the phone comes in three storage variants: 4/64GB, 4/128GB, and 6/128GB.

The Galaxy A08 gets a 50MP ƒ/1.8 main camera and a 2MP secondary sensor, along with an 8MP ƒ/2.0 selfie camera. If that sounds familiar, it’s because it is the same setup the A07 already has. I shared my expectation of a modest ultrawide snapper from Samsung in the article on A07s. Hopefully, next year my expectation turns into reality.

But here is the biggest upgrade on the Galaxy A08 — the battery. We are getting a 6,000mAh battery, which is a massive increase of 1,000mAh from the Galaxy A07 and A07s. That’s a 20% jump! No wonder the phone’s heft went from 188 grams (A07s) to 197 grams!

Software is another area where the Galaxy A08 has a generational advantage. The phone comes with Android 17 and One UI 9 out of the box. Compared to the A07, that’s a jump of two whole Android versions. That’s why there was an “s” update in between that booted on Android 16.

But it’s not like both those phones won’t get the Android 17 update because they qualify for six major OS upgrades and six years of security support. That’s the same with the A08 as well! Its listed security update period runs until September 30, 2032.

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So, where does that leave the Galaxy A08? In a pretty interesting situation, I’d say.

Currently, brands are literally downgrading their phones to keep the prices low. But Samsung’s out here bumping the battery to 6,000mAh and dust and water protection to an IP64 rating. Likewise, other brands are still shipping their budget options with Android 16. Some are even sticking to Android 15! But Samsung is providing the latest and greatest to its customers. That’s great!

However, the reflection of the specs upgrade is reflected in the price. Despite all the upgrades, I still won’t say it’s a sensible purchase — for now. There are better-equipped options at the same price, making its value proposition a little hard to defend. But with smartphones prices rising so dramatically, it could turn out to be a good purchase a few months down the line, as has been the case for many smartphones. We will have to wait and see if that turns out to be true for the Samsung Galaxy A08.

Until then, what do you think about the Samsung Galaxy A08? Do let us know in the comments!