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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Max
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy J7 Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy J7 Max, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016), if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against PLS LCD
- Body Thickness
- 7.2 mm
- against 8.1 mm
- Talk time
- 22 h
- against 20 h
Samsung Galaxy J7 Max, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Music playback time
- 72 h
- against 44 h
- OS Version
- 7
- against 6
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7420 | MediaTek Helio P20 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 16 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T760 MP8 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.35 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A57 cores at 2.1 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4x 2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x 1.65 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold | Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Body Height | 156.6 mm | 156.7 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 179 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 74.5 % Best value | 72.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 22 h Best value | 20 h |
| Music playback time | 44 h | 72 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | PLS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 5.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 386 ppi | 386 ppi |
| Display Features | — | PLS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 7 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38 | 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 B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.57 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.06 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.13 W/kg Best value | 0.46 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.52 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A8100, SM-A810F, SM-A810YZ, SM-A810S | SM-G615F, SM-G615FU |
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