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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.4 | 8.9 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016), if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 7.2 mm
- against 13.1 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.x
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7420 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T760 MP8 | Xclipse 960 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.x Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.1 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 2,477,554 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,445 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 11,611 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A57 cores at 2.1 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,916 |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold | Black, White, Pink, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm Best value | 13.1 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 156.6 mm | 166.9 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 180 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 74.5 % | 87.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Plastic, Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP48 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 210 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.1 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 4,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 25 W |
| Battery Features | — | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 44.1667 h |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
| Talk time | 22 h | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | 44 h | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 386 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | — | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Secondary Display |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 4.1″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, 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, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.13 W/kg Best value | 0.74 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg | 1.16 W/kg Best value |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 14,790 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 4,900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support, A2DP, LE Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
