Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro, ahead on Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016), if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 7.2 mm
- against 8 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 5.7″
- against 5.5″
Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,600 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 386 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7420 | Samsung Exynos 7870 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T760 MP8 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.1 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 172 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 492 |
| 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 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold | Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 156.6 mm | 152.5 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 181 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 74.5 % Best value | 73.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 3,600 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 22 h | 24 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 44 h | 91 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ Best value | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 386 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3.998 :1 |
| Display Features | — | Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 7 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| 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/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB Charging |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.71 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.13 W/kg Best value | 0.57 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.33 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A8100, SM-A810F, SM-A810YZ, SM-A810S | SM-J730G, SM-J730GM |
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