Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
| Specifications Highlights |
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| Product Name | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
| Product | Galaxy A8 (2016) (Launched 2016-09-02) | Galaxy A5 (2017) (Launched 2017-01-01) |
| Display | 5.1" 1920x1080 Super AMOLED | 5.2" 1920x1080 Super AMOLED |
| Rear Camera(s) | | |
| Selfie Camera(s) | | |
| Computing | - Exynos 7420 Octa SoC
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB Storage
- MicroSD (256GB max.)
| - Exynos 7880 Octa SoC
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB Storage
- MicroSD (256GB max.)
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| Battery | 3050 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Design | IP Rating, 158x76.8x6 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.24 inches) | IP68, 157g (5.5oz), 146.1x71.4x7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.81 x 0.31 inches) |
| Price (Market) | | $535 |
| Display |
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| Product Name | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal (inches) | 5.1" | 5.2" |
| Display/Body Ratio | 59.1% | 71.5% |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Sharpness (PPI) | 432 PPI | 424 PPI |
| Display Glass Type | | Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Features | | |
| Color Depth | 24 bit (16,777,216 Colors) | 24 bit (16,777,216 Colors) |
| Primary Camera |
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| Product Name | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
| Megapixel | 16-MP | 16-MP |
| Aperture | | f/1.9 |
| Sensor Size | Small | Small |
| Hardware Features | | |
| Video Resolutions | | |
| Battery |
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| Product Name | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
| Battery Type | | Li-Ion |
| Battery Capacity (mAh) | 3050 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Battery Features | | |
| Computing |
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| Product Name | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
| Processor Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Processor Name | Exynos 7420 Octa | Exynos 7880 Octa |
| Processor # Cores | | 8 |
| Main Processor Frequency (GHz) | 2.1 GHz | 1.9 GHz |
| RAM Options | 3GB | 3GB |
| Internal Storage Options | 32GB | 32GB |
| Memory Card Type | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Mem. Card Max. Size | 256GB | 256GB |
| Operating System + Version | Android 6.0.1 | Android 6.0.1 |
| Communications |
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| Product Name | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
| LTE Category (Download) | LTE CAT6 301 Mbps | LTE CAT6 301 Mbps |
| Modem Features | | |
| WiFi Speed | | |
| WiFi Features | - Hotspot
- Dual-band
- WiFi Direct
| - Hotspot
- Dual-band
- WiFi Direct
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| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Features | | |
| NFC Features | | |
| Connector Type | Micro USB | USB Type C |
| SAR EU Head | | 0.52 W/Kg |
| SAR EU Body | | 1.39 W/Kg |
| Sim Card 0 |
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| Product Name | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
| Name | SIM0 | SIM0 |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Multimedia |
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| Product Name | Galaxy A8 (2016) | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
| Audio Alerts | | |
| Audio Features | | - Loudspeaker
- 3.5mm Port
- Phone Noise Cancellation
- FM Radio
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| Audio Formats | | |
| Video Formats | | |
| Sensors | - Accelerometer
- Compass
- GPS
- A-GPS
- GLONASS
- Proximity
| - Accelerometer
- Barometer
- Compass
- GPS
- A-GPS
- GLONASS
- Gyroscope
- Proximity
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