The Samsung Galaxy A8 has been in the news for the past couple of weeks. We have had leaked Galaxy A8 images, a hands-on video, reports about visits to TENAA and the FCC, etc. Basically, we have been talking about the Galaxy A8 very frequently. So when is the handset releasing?

The Galaxy A8 release date may be July 17th according to a reputable French blog, which says that Samsung will be launched the Galaxy A8 in China on July 17th. Unfortunately, there's no word on the global launch of the Galaxy A8.

Rumored Galaxy A8 specifications include a 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 615 SoC, 2GB RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, a 16MP f/1.9 rear camera, and a 5MP selfie camera. The Galaxy A8 is also said to have a fingerprint sensor, and its design is reportedly similar to that of the Galaxy S6. The device's price tag is said to be in the $450 range.