HMD Vibe
#2287
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
#3243Category Breakdown
HMD Vibe
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Performance
78.767.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
75.882.8
Battery
28.126.1
Build
65.877.8
Connectivity
49.958.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.242.7
Summary
- The HMD Vibe features a larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) has a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Vibe is powered by a more recent Snapdragon 680 chipset, offering improved efficiency compared to the older Exynos 7420 in the A8.
- The camera on the A8 is superior with a 16 MP rear sensor versus the Vibe's 13 MP, and it also has an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the Vibe's 5 MP.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Vibe at 4000 mAh, compared to the A8's 3300 mAh, although the A8 does not support fast charging.
- Build quality differs as the Vibe uses a plastic frame and back, while the A8 features an aluminum frame and back, giving it a more premium feel.
- Lastly, the Vibe runs on Android 14, providing a more updated software experience compared to the A8's Android 6.0.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Vibe
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
General
Release Date
2024, April 24
2016
Announced
2024, April 24
2016
Description
N/A
Versions: A810F/DS (UAE); A810YZ (Taiwan)Also known as Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
6.56"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~251 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Toughened glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-T760MP8
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide)2 MP, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.8 x 75.2 x 8.4 mm (6.45 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm (6.17 x 3.02 x 0.28 in)
Weight
186 g
182 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Charcoal
Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass