Motorola Moto G5S
#3506
Samsung Galaxy A8
#3484Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G5S
Samsung Galaxy A8
Performance
60.462.7
Camera
27.919.1
Display
58.982.8
Battery
24.225.2
Build
93.374.8
Connectivity
57.160.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.540.7
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G5S features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display, while the Samsung Galaxy A8 has a larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen, offering more vibrant colors.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G5S is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset, whereas the Galaxy A8 uses a Snapdragon 615, which may provide slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy A8's f/1.9 aperture may perform better in low-light conditions.
- The Moto G5S has a 3000 mAh battery, slightly less than the A8's 3050 mAh, but both lack wireless charging.
- The Moto G5S runs Android 7.1, while the Galaxy A8 operates on an older Android 5.1.1, limiting its software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Moto G5S has an aluminum back and frame, while the A8 combines glass and plastic, making the G5S feel more premium.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G5S
Samsung Galaxy A8
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
Versions: XT1793, XT1794 (Europe, India); XT1795 (India); XT1792 (Brazil)
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
16 MP, f/1.9, 31mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150 x 73.5 x 9.5 mm (5.91 x 2.89 x 0.37 in)
158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in)
Weight
157 g
151 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Midnight Blue
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.46 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass