Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy J8
#3099Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J8
Performance
62.562.7
Camera
19.127.9
Display
82.880.4
Battery
24.226.6
Build
93.567.9
Connectivity
63.952.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.443.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) features a more premium build with a glass front and back along with an aluminum frame, while the Galaxy J8 has a plastic back and frame, making it slightly heavier.
- In terms of display, the A5 offers a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED screen with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, compared to the J8's 6.0-inch display at 720 x 1480 pixels.
- Performance-wise, the A5 is powered by the Exynos 7880 chipset, which is slightly more efficient than the Snapdragon 450 in the J8.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the J8 includes an additional depth sensor, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The A5 has a 3000 mAh battery, while the J8 has a larger 3500 mAh battery, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the A5 runs on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 8.0, whereas the J8 comes with Android 8.0 out of the box, upgradable to 9.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J8
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
Versions: A520F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); A520F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A520K/L/S (South Korea). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: J810F/DS (Global DS); J810G/DS (India); J810Y/DS (Asia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy On8 in India
Display
Size
5.2"
6"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7880 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T830MP3
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
16 MP, f/1.7, AF5 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
159.2 x 75.7 x 8.2 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
157 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Black, Gold, Blue, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity