Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy On8
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy On8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A7 (2016) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016), if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 7.8 mm
- Max. download speed
- 300 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
Samsung Galaxy On8, if you care about…
- Maximum memory card
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Music playback time
- 82 h
- against 78 h
- OS Version
- 6
- against 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7580 | Samsung Exynos 7580 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | Mali-T720 MP2 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 37,256 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 172 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 492 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Pink | White, Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 74.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 151.5 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 74.3 % Best value | 72.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.3 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Talk time | 17 h | 17 h |
| Music playback time | 78 h | 82 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 401 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, DLNA, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | 0.22 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.25 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.41 W/kg Best value | 0.47 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.55 W/kg Best value | 1.78 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A710F, SM-A710S, SM-A710M, SM-A710FD, SM-A710Y, SM-A7100, SM-A710L, SM-A710K, SM-A7108 | SM-J710FN |
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