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Sharp Aquos S2 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
Comparison between Sharp Aquos S2 and Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sharp and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star), ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Aquos S2 | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.1 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 5.9 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 3.3 |
Which one is for you?
Sharp Aquos S2, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 420 ppi
- against 392 ppi
- Weight
- 140 g
- against 191 g
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,700 mAh
- against 3,020 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquos S2 | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 512 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 342 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,232 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4x2.2 GHz and 4x1.8 GHz cores; the 128/6GB variant uses Kryo 260 Gold and Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with four Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.2 GHz and four Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Aquos S2 | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Blue, Green | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 141.8 mm | 162.4 mm |
| Weight | 140 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 79 % | 80.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Aquos S2 | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,020 mAh | 3,700 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Aquos S2 | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 17:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,040 px | 2,220 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 420 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquos S2 | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquos S2 | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Heart Rate Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquos S2 | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquos S2 | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, LTE B28, 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 B17, 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, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.43 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.79 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Aquos S2 | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Aquos S2 | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | FS8010 | SM-G885F, SM-G8850, SM-G885Y, SM-G885S, SM-G8858 |
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