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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) vs Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
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 A8 Star (A9 Star), ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.6 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.3 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against PLS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 392 ppi
- against 262 ppi
- Weight
- 191 g
- against 197 g
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 3,700 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 64 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 512 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 729 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,979 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.2 GHz and four Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Navy, Silver, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Body Height | 162.4 mm | 167.4 mm |
| Weight | 191 g Best value | 197 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.6 % | 83.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | PLS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,220 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi Best value | 262 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5 | Touchscreen, PLS LCD |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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 B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.43 W/kg Best value | 0.75 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.79 W/kg | 1.29 W/kg Best value |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 650 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
