Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Xiaomi Black Shark
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s and Xiaomi Black Shark: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A8s | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A8s, if you care about…
- Weight
- 173 g
- against 190 g
- Usable Surface
- 84.7 %
- against 76 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 9.3 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.4″
- against 5.99″
Xiaomi Black Shark, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,400 mAh
- Max. download speed
- 1,200 Mbps
- against 800 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 310 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
- Audio Features
- aptX HD, Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver cores | Octa-core: 4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow | Black, Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 9.3 mm |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 173 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.7 % Best value | 76 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ Best value | 5.99″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 2,160 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 403 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | ANT+, NFC, USB Type-C | USB Type-C, DLNA, Infrared, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.24 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 310 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G8870, SM-G887F, SM-G887N, SM-A8s | SKR-H0, SKR-A0, SHARK KSR-H0 |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
