Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A8 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 and Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A8, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A8 | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A8, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 386 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Weight
- 151 g
- against 170 g
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 3,050 mAh
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- Talk time
- 23 h
- against 17 h
- Music playback time
- 96 h
- against 51 h
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 50,800 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core CPU with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold | White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 5.9 mm Best value | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 158 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 151 g Best value | 170 g |
| Usable Surface | 73.8 % Best value | 72.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Metal | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,050 mAh | 3,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Talk time | 17 h | 23 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 51 h | 96 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 386 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3.859 :1 | 3.902 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Capacitive Touch | Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Single Micro-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 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | 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, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.1 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.01 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.32 W/kg Best value | 0.35 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.55 W/kg Best value | 1.39 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A8000, SM-A800F | SM-J710FN, SM-J710F, SM-J710H, SM-J710M, SM-J710GN, SM-J710MN, SM-J710K, SM-J7108, SM-J710FQ |
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