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Samsung Galaxy A8 vs Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 and Sony Xperia Z5 Compact: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Sony.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A8 | Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 2.0 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,050 mAh
- against 2,700 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 386 ppi
- against 323 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.0
- against eMMC 4.5
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 151 g
- Music playback time
- 77 h
- against 51 h
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 20 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 | Qualcomm Adreno 430 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 5.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core processor with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold | White, Black, Yellow, Coral |
| Body Thickness | 5.9 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 65 mm |
| Body Height | 158 mm | 127 mm |
| Weight | 151 g | 138 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 73.8 % Best value | 68.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Metal Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,050 mAh Best value | 2,700 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 17 h Best value | 14 h 50 min |
| Standby time | — | 520 h |
| Music playback time | 51 h | 77 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ Best value | 4.6″ |
| 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 | 323 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3.859 :1 | 1,053 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Capacitive Touch | Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Best value | Single 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, 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 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 |
| 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) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, aptX |
| 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 2.0, USB OTG, TV-out, DLNA |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.97 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.72 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.32 W/kg Best value | 1.07 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.55 W/kg Best value | 0.71 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, aptX, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A8000, SM-A800F | SO-02H, E5823, E5803 |
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