Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact vs Samsung Galaxy On8
Comparison between Sony Xperia Z5 Compact and Samsung Galaxy On8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia Z5 Compact | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 1.7 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.0 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 169 g
Samsung Galaxy On8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 2,700 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 323 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Samsung Exynos 7580 |
| Processor Process Size | 20 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | Mali-T720 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 172 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 492 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57 cores. | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Yellow, Coral | White, Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 65 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 127 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 138 g Best value | 169 g |
| Usable Surface | 68.9 % | 72.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,700 mAh | 3,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Talk time | 14 h 50 min | 17 h Best value |
| Standby time | 520 h | — |
| Music playback time | 77 h | 82 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 4.6″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,920 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 323 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,053 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| 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 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 | 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 B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, TV-out, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.97 W/kg | 0.22 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.72 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.07 W/kg | 0.47 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.71 W/kg Best value | 1.78 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, aptX, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SO-02H, E5823, E5803 | SM-J710FN |
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